Assistant Safety Director
Safety Department
Latest Revision Date: November 24, 2025
We are looking for an Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on our project in Florence, SC. This is a full-time, in-person position.
- 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
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)