Senior Safety Coordinator

Holder Construction; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator for their project in Fort Wayne, IN. This full-time position emphasizes safety leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and delivering safety programs effectively across complex operations.

The ideal candidate will hold OSHA 30 certification and have demonstrated leadership capabilities. Holder offers a competitive compensation package including paid time off and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is required, and OSHA 500 is preferred.
• BCSP certification such as ASP, CSP, or CHST is preferred.
• Competent Person training (e.g., cranes, rigging, NFPA 70E) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety execution for major project scopes.
• Review and approve critical JHAs and Methods of Procedures.
• Mentor and develop Assistant and Safety Coordinators.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety Program Delivery

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 Senior Safety Coordinator to join our Safety team on our project in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a full-time, in-person position. The Senior Safety Coordinator leads safety execution for major project scopes, mentors junior safety staff, and serves as a key safety leader within the project team. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and consistent program delivery across complex operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for major scopes, trades, or phases of work
• Review and approve critical JHAs and Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Mentor and develop Assistant and Safety Coordinators
• Serve as a primary safety contact for project leadership, trade partners, and clients
• Facilitate safety meetings, training, and key project safety initiatives
• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, accountability, and engagement

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST preferred)
• Competent Person training (e.g., cranes, rigging, NFPA 70E)
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability

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.