Assistant Safety Director

Holder Construction

The Role

Overview

Lead on-site safety for large construction projects, ensuring compliance and culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety monitoring
  • training coordination
  • insurance management
  • data tracking
  • procurement management
  • technical knowledge

Tasks

-Monitoring daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA and company rules/policies -Manage and coordinate on-site training, wellness, and Holder/client-driven initiatives. -Manage site-specific insurance programs and assist with case/injury management. -Manage and mentor Trade Partners to implement robust and effective safety programs on site. -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 reps to execute Holders “Plan. Execute. Learn” Safety Culture. -Track and trend safety data to help proactively manage safety efforts. -Utilize and implement industry best practices to promote a world-class safety culture focused on preventing SIFs. -Manage safety material and equipment procurement to support project needs and Holder self-perform work. -Share and provide technical knowledge with the project team to proactively manage hazardous energy control, crane lifts, and other high-risk activities by ensuring that appropriate safety controls are in place.

Requirements

  • csp
  • chst
  • loto
  • microsoft office
  • communication
  • 5-15 yrs

What You Bring

-Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field. -Ideal candidate will also have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety Management, and professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, SMS, 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, etc. -Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment. -Must have excellent communication skills and can communicate amongst all levels of the organization. -Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technology applications used to support our safety efforts. -Experience with a general contractor and managing large safety teams preferred. -5-15 years of construction safety experience managing complex, large-scale projects including but not limited to mission-critical, heavy industrial, oil/gas, etc.

The Company

About Holder Construction

-Over decades, it expanded from regional beginnings in Georgia to a national presence, completing high-profile projects across the U.S. -Their portfolio includes robust commercial sites, mission-critical data centers, and intricate aviation facilities. -A hallmark of their work is a collaborative 'team approach,' emphasizing strong partnerships with clients and designers.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Corporate

Cultural

Education

Hospitality

Science and Technology

Assistant Safety Director at Holder Construction in Chicago, IL