Holderconstruction
Assistant Safety Director
Shippingport, PA · Director
No sponsorshipDetected 5 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsOSHA
About the role
- We are looking for a Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on our project in Shippingport, PA.
- The Assistant Safety Director provides leadership for safety planning, execution, and team development on complex construction projects.
- This role blends people leadership with strong technical capability, supporting project teams in integrating safety into planning and field execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead safety planning and execution in alignment with project leadership and operational goals
- Partner closely with project managers and superintendents to proactively integrate safety into project planning and execution
- Develop, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators and Senior Safety Coordinators
- Lead planning, review, and execution of high-risk activities (e.g., crane & rigging, energy isolation/LOTO, critical lifts, work at height, etc.), with a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risk identification and mitigation
- Apply and reinforce Energy-Based Safety principles (HECA, energy wheel, energy control) in planning and field execution to proactively manage exposure to high-risk energy sources
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation, with emphasis on identifying systemic gaps and preventing recurrence of high-consequence events
- Support preconstruction and work planning efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risk prior to execution, particularly for high-risk and SIF-potential activities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients
- Support staffing, development, and performance of safety personnel
Requirements
- BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST required or in progress)
- OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience supporting high-risk construction activities (crane & rigging, LOTO, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead safety efforts on large or complex construction projects
Nice to have
- OSHA 500 preferred
- OSHA 30 required
Compensation
- With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Company info
- 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, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
- Review and provide guidance on critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures to ensure effective hazard identification and control strategies
Visa & Work Authorization
- Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits
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