Assistant Safety Director

Holder Construction

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Career Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Projects, Corrective Action, Crane, Hazard Analysis, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), OSHA, Organizational Skills, People Management, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Building, Technical Support, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
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. Ourstructured 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 Assistant Safety Director to join our Safety team on our project in Dallas, TX. 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.

About the Company

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Holder Construction

Since 1960, Holder Construction's mission to provide clients with quality construction services has resulted in over 90% repeat client business. Holder is a national commercial construction services firm respected as a leader in “team approach” project delivery. It consistently ranks as one of the Nation’s top 25 contractors. The best teams trust Holder to deliver their most important work. Our people redefine the construction experience. We lead with integrity. We seek excellence. We care more.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
FOUNDED
1960
WEBSITE
http://www.holderconstruction.com