Safety Engineer

Holder Construction; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a dedicated Safety Engineer for a full-time position in Virginia. The role involves leading project-level safety coordination and managing multiple safety projects effectively.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Safety Management or equivalent experience in the construction industry. Holder Construction offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management/EHS or 3+ years equivalent safety experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-level safety coordination.
• Review and hold subcontractors accountable for safety deliverables.
• Conduct accident investigations and support ELTs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management/EHS or related field

3+ years equivalent safety experience

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Safety Engineer to join our Safety team on our project in Virginia. This is a full-time, in person position. The Safety Project Engineer supports project-level safety coordination and serves as a key office-side safety leader across multiple active projects. This role builds upon foundational office safety experience and transitions into ownership of safety meetings, trade accountability, and implementation of Holder Construction’s safety program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project-level safety coordination and serve as the primary office-side safety contact
• Review and hold subcontractors accountable for safety deliverables, including safety plans, JHAs, and crane plans
• Lead safety meetings, including kickoffs, safety committee meetings, and worker feedback sessions
• Coordinate and manage onsite safety training and safety incentive initiatives
• Conduct accident investigations and support ELTs
• Track safety metrics, observations, incidents, and lessons learned
• Review crane plans and support engineered lift planning
• Support campus-wide safety events
• Provide overall office support to Holder field safety professionals

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management/EHS or a related field OR 3+ years of equivalent safety experience
• Knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, and safety standards
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred:

• Experience with a general contractor
• Professional safety certifications (e.g., GSP, CHST, CSP)
• Experience leading safety meetings and investigations

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.