Safety Engineer

Holder Construction; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Annual bonus program

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

Job summary

Holder Construction, located in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking a full‑time Safety Engineer to join the Safety team. This role will support project‑level safety coordination, lead safety meetings, and manage various activities related to safety assurance across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or equivalent experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Holder offers a competitive compensation package and a commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead project‑level safety coordination and serve as the primary office‑side safety contact.
• Review and hold subcontractors accountable for safety deliverables.
• Lead safety meetings and coordinate onsite safety training.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Construction industry knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

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

3+ years of equivalent safety experience

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 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.