Assistant Safety Director

Holder Construction • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join its Safety team on projects in Richmond, Virginia. The role provides leadership for safety planning, execution, and team development on complex construction projects. It combines people leadership with technical capability, supporting project teams in integrating safety into planning and field execution. The Assistant Safety Director is expected to work with increasing independence and progress toward subject matter expertise in high-risk activities.

Requirements

• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• A 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 or LOTO.
• Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large or complex construction projects.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of relevant construction safety experience is preferred.
• OSHA 500 certification is 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, 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, in planning and field execution.
• Review and provide guidance on critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures to ensure effective hazard identification and control strategies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, focusing on systemic gaps and preventing recurrence of high-consequence events.
• Support preconstruction and work planning to identify, assess, and mitigate risk 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.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed