Assistant Safety Director

Holder Construction


Date: 1 week ago
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Contract type: Full time
Holder Construction, an Atlanta-based commercial construction company with operations throughout the United States, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Safety Director to join our project teams in Fort Wayne, IN.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage on-site safety efforts on large-scale mission critical, aviation, and other complex market types by working collaboratively with project superintendents, project managers, and client safety reps to execute Holders “Plan. Execute. Learn” Safety Culture.
  • Utilize and implement industry best practices to promote a world-class safety culture focused on preventing SIFs.
  • Manage and mentor Trade Partners to implement robust and effective safety programs on-site.
  • Share and provide technical knowledge with the project team to proactively manage hazardous energy control, crane lifts, and other high-risk activities by ensuring that appropriate safety controls are in place.
  • Manage site-specific insurance programs and assist with case/injury management.
  • Track and trend safety data to help proactively manage safety efforts.
  • Manage safety material and equipment procurement to support project needs and Holder self-perform work.
  • Monitoring daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and company rules/policies
  • Manage and coordinate on-site training, wellness, and Holder/client-driven initiatives.

Requirements for this position include:

  • 5-15 years of construction safety experience managing complex, large-scale projects including but not limited to mission-critical, heavy industrial, oil/gas, etc.
  • Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control and LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, hazardous waste, NFPDS/erosion control, etc.
  • Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and can communicate amongst all levels of the organization.
  • Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technology applications used to support our safety efforts.
  • Experience with a general contractor and managing large safety teams preferred.
  • Ideal candidate will also have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety Management, and professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, SMS, etc.).

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