Senior Safety Leader - Major Construction Projects (Onsite)

Holder Construction Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Night and swing shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator to lead safety execution on major project scopes and mentor junior staff. This in-person role covers projects in multiple Virginia sites and reports to the Safety team, emphasizing leadership, coaching, and program delivery across complex operations.

The role requires OSHA 30, preferred OSHA 500, and BCSP certifications, plus demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability to drive a proactive safety culture on site.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 30

OSHA 500

BCSP certification (ASP/CSP/CHST)

Competent Person training (cranes, rigging, NFPA 70E)

Job description

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator to lead safety execution on major project scopes and mentor junior staff. This in-person role covers projects in multiple Virginia sites and reports to the Safety team, emphasizing leadership, coaching, and program delivery across complex operations.

The role requires OSHA 30, preferred OSHA 500, and BCSP certifications, plus demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability to drive a proactive safety culture on site.