Assistant Safety Director

Holder Construction•LaGrange, GA

About The Position

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join its Safety team on projects in LaGrange, Georgia. The role provides leadership for safety planning, execution, and team development on complex construction projects, combining people leadership with technical capability to help project teams integrate safety into planning and field execution. The Assistant Safety Director is expected to operate with increasing independence while progressing toward subject matter expertise in high-risk activities.

Requirements

OSHA 30 certification is required.
BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST) is required or must be in progress.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated experience supporting high-risk construction activities, such as crane and rigging operations and LOTO.
Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large or complex construction projects.
Substance abuse testing and a background screening are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant construction safety experience preferred.
OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead safety planning and execution in alignment with project leadership and operational goals.
Partner with project managers and superintendents to integrate safety proactively into project planning and execution.
Develop, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators.
Ensure consistent implementation of Holder safety programs, processes, and expectations.
Lead the planning, review, and execution of high-risk activities, including crane and rigging operations, energy isolation/LOTO, critical lifts, and work at height, with a focus on identifying and mitigating Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risks.
Apply and reinforce Energy-Based Safety principles, including HECA, the energy wheel, and energy control, during planning and field execution.
Review critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures and provide guidance to ensure effective hazard identification and control strategies.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, emphasizing systemic gaps and prevention of recurring high-consequence events.
Support preconstruction and work planning to identify, assess, and mitigate risks before execution, particularly for high-risk and SIF-potential activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients.
Support staffing, development, and performance of safety personnel.