Assistant Safety Director - High-Risk Construction Leader

Holder Construction; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Holder Construction in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on projects across multiple Virginia locations, including Culpeper, Herndon, Sterling, Manassas, Ashburn and Richmond. The role leads safety planning, execution, and team development on complex construction projects.

This position blends people leadership with technical safety expertise, guiding project teams to integrate safety into planning and fieldwork, mentoring Safety Coordinators, and driving

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
• Lead planning, review, and execution of high-risk activities (crane & rigging, energy isolation/LOTO, critical lifts, work at height), with a focus on SIF risk identification and mitigation
• Apply and reinforce Energy-Based Safety principles (HECA, energy wheel, energy control) in planning and field execution to proactively 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 strategies
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, with emphasis on identifying systemic gaps and preventing recurrence of high-consequence events
• Support preconstruction and work planning efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risk prior to 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

Skills

OSHA 30

OSHA 500

Leadership

Communication

High-risk construction

Job description

Holder Construction in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on projects across multiple Virginia locations, including Culpeper, Herndon, Sterling, Manassas, Ashburn and Richmond. The role leads safety planning, execution, and team development on complex construction projects.

This position blends people leadership with technical safety expertise, guiding project teams to integrate safety into planning and fieldwork, mentoring Safety Coordinators, and driving