Construction Safety Director in Training

Holder Construction; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Annual bonus

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on projects across Herndon, Sterling, Culpeper, Manassas, Ashburn, and Richmond in Virginia. You will lead safety planning, support project teams, and mentor Safety Coordinators to ensure safe execution on complex construction projects.

The role requires OSHA 30 (OSHA 500 preferred), BCSP certification (ASP/CSP/CHST) or in progress, and demonstrated leadership in high-risk 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 with project managers and superintendents to integrate safety into planning and execution.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators; ensure program consistency.
• Lead high-risk activity planning (cranes, LOTO, lifts) with focus on SIF risk mitigation.
• Apply Energy-Based Safety principles in planning and field execution.
• Review JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy-control procedures for hazard control.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of high-risk events.
• Support preconstruction to identify and mitigate risk for high-risk activities.
• Build relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients.
• Support staffing and performance of safety personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

High-risk construction

Safety program knowledge

Education

OSHA 30 certification

BCSP certification (ASP/CSP/CHST)

Job description

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on projects across Herndon, Sterling, Culpeper, Manassas, Ashburn, and Richmond in Virginia. You will lead safety planning, support project teams, and mentor Safety Coordinators to ensure safe execution on complex construction projects.

The role requires OSHA 30 (OSHA 500 preferred), BCSP certification (ASP/CSP/CHST) or in progress, and demonstrated leadership in high-risk activities.