Senior Safety Coordinator

Holder Construction; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Night shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction, a national leader in the construction industry, seeks a Senior Safety Coordinator for projects in Franklin Furnace, OH; Conesville, OH; and New Albany, OH. This full-time, in-person role leads safety execution on major scopes, mentors junior staff, and partners with project leadership to deliver safe, compliant operations.

Ideal candidates will have OSHA 30; OSHA 500 is preferred; BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, CHST) is desirable; Competent Person training (cranes, rigging,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.
• Experience leading safety initiatives on large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and safety programs.
• Ability to coach project teams toward zero-incident safety goals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety culture

Job description

About Us

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
• Annual bonus program
• 401(k)-retirement plan

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Safety Coordinator to join our Safety team on our projects in Franklin Furnace, OH. Conesville, OH. New Albany, 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.