Assistant Safety Director — Construction Safety Leader

Holder Construction; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on projects in Conesville, OH, New Albany, OH, and Franklin Furnace, OH. This role leads safety planning, execution, and team development, balancing leadership with technical expertise to integrate safety into planning and field work.

Qualifications include OSHA 30 (OSHA 500 preferred), BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, CHST) or in progress, and proven experience managing high‑risk construction activities.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST) required or in progress
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience supporting high-risk construction activities (crane & rigging, LOTO, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large or complex construction projects

Responsibilities

• Lead safety planning and execution in alignment with project leadership and operational goals
• Partner closely with project managers and superintendents to proactively integrate safety 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 planning, review, and execution of high-risk activities (e.g., crane & rigging, energy isolation/LOTO, critical lifts, work at height), focusing on SIF risk identification and mitigation
• Apply Energy-Based Safety principles in planning and field execution to manage exposure to high-risk energy sources
• Review and provide guidance on critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures to ensure effective hazard identification and control
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation with emphasis on systemic gaps
• Support preconstruction and work planning to identify, assess, and mitigate risk for high-risk activities
• Build and maintain relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients
• Support staffing, development, and performance of safety personnel

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on projects in Conesville, OH, New Albany, OH, and Franklin Furnace, OH. This role leads safety planning, execution, and team development, balancing leadership with technical expertise to integrate safety into planning and field work.

Qualifications include OSHA 30 (OSHA 500 preferred), BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, CHST) or in progress, and proven experience managing high‑risk construction activities.