Lift Director

Holder Construction•Fort Wayne, IN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Lift Director to join our Safety team on our project in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage safety efforts on large-scale mission-critical, aviation, and other complex projects by collaborating with project superintendents, project managers, and client safety representatives to execute Holder’s “Plan. Execute. Learn” Safety Culture. Implement industry best practices to promote a world-class safety culture focused on preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). Manage and mentor trade partners to ensure robust and effective safety programs on-site. Provide technical expertise to proactively manage hazardous energy control, crane lifts, and other high-risk activities, ensuring appropriate safety measures are in place. Manage site-specific insurance programs and assist with case/injury management. Track and analyze safety data to support proactive safety management. Oversee safety material and equipment procurement to support project needs and Holder self-perform work. Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and company policies. Coordinate on-site training, wellness programs, and Holder/client-driven safety initiatives.

Requirements

10+ years of construction safety experience managing complex, large-scale projects (e.g., mission-critical, heavy industrial, oil/gas).
Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control, LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, hazardous waste, and erosion control.
Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other technology tools supporting safety efforts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a general contractor and managing large safety teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field.
Professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, SMS).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage safety efforts on large-scale mission-critical, aviation, and other complex projects by collaborating with project superintendents, project managers, and client safety representatives to execute Holder’s “Plan. Execute. Learn” Safety Culture.
Implement industry best practices to promote a world-class safety culture focused on preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).
Manage and mentor trade partners to ensure robust and effective safety programs on-site.
Provide technical expertise to proactively manage hazardous energy control, crane lifts, and other high-risk activities, ensuring appropriate safety measures are in place.
Manage site-specific insurance programs and assist with case/injury management.
Track and analyze safety data to support proactive safety management.
Oversee safety material and equipment procurement to support project needs and Holder self-perform work.
Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and company policies.
Coordinate on-site training, wellness programs, and Holder/client-driven safety initiatives.