ABOUT US

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, we 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

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Safety Coordinator to join our Safety team on our project in Reno, NV. 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. The Assistant Safety Director is expected to operate with increasing independence and is progressing toward subject matter expertise in high-risk activities.

Key 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
Ensure consistent implementation of Holder safety programs, processes, and expectations
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
Review and provide guidance on critical JHAs, MOPs, lift plans, and energy control procedures to ensure effective hazard identification and control strategies
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

Qualifications

OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST required or in progress)
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

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.