Senior Safety Coordinator

Holder Construction; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Shift differential pay for select roles

Job summary

Holder Construction, a leader in the construction industry, is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator for a full-time in-person position in Franklin Furnace, OH. The role is pivotal in leading safety initiatives across major project scopes and mentoring junior safety staff.

Candidates must have OSHA 30 certification and preferably OSHA 500, alongside BCSP certifications. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within a company committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification required, OSHA 500 preferred.
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST preferred) is valued.
• Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts for major scopes of work.
• Review and approve critical JHAs and MOPs.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Incident investigation

JHA and MOP review

Education

OSHA 30 certification

OSHA 500 preferred

BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST preferred)

Tools

Competent Person training

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 Franklin Furnace, OH. 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.