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
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Safety Coordinator to join our Safety team on our project in Richmond, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position. The Senior Safety Coordinator leads safety execution for major project scopes, mentors junior safety staff, and serves as a key safety leader within the project team. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and consistent program delivery across complex operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safety efforts for major scopes, trades, or phases of work
- Review and approve critical JHAs and Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Mentor and develop Assistant and Safety Coordinators
- Serve as a primary safety contact for project leadership, trade partners, and clients
- Facilitate safety meetings, training, and key project safety initiatives
- Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, accountability, and engagement
Qualifications
- OSHA 30 required; OSHA 500 preferred
- BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST preferred)
- Competent Person training (e.g., cranes, rigging, NFPA 70E)
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
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.
Skills Required
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 500
- BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CHST)
- Competent Person training (e.g., cranes, rigging, NFPA 70E)
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
- Willingness to work full-time in-person on project in Richmond, VA
- Substance abuse testing and background screening (condition of employment)
What We Do
Holder Construction is a leading national commercial construction company founded in 1960. Consistently ranking among the nation's top 20 contractors, they focus on strong relationships and high-quality buildings for Fortune 500 clients across 38 states, specializing in corporate offices, data centers, airports, and higher education facilities.
