Assistant Safety Director

Safety Department

Latest Revision Date : November 24, 2025

About The Role

We are looking for an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on our project in Ashburn, Virginia. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage on-site safety efforts on large-scale mission-critical, aviation, and other complex market types by working collaboratively with project superintendents, project managers, and client safety representatives to execute Holder's "Plan. Execute. Learn" Safety Culture

Utilize and implement industry best practices to promote a world-class safety culture focused on preventing SIFs

Manage and mentor trade partners to implement robust and effective safety programs on site

Share and provide technical knowledge with the project team to proactively manage hazardous energy control, crane lifts, and other high-risk activities by ensuring appropriate safety controls are in place

Manage site-specific insurance programs and assist with case / injury management

Track and trend safety data to help proactively manage safety efforts

Manage safety material and equipment procurement to support project needs and Holder self-perform work

Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and company rules / policies

Manage and coordinate on-site training, wellness, and Holder / client-driven initiatives

Qualifications

Required :

5–15 years of construction safety experience managing complex, large-scale projects including mission-critical, heavy industrial, oil / gas, etc.

Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control and LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, hazardous waste, and NFPDS / erosion control

Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels in a construction environment

Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technology applications used to support safety efforts

Preferred

Experience with a general contractor and managing large safety teams

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Safety Management

Professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, SMS)