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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, w e 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 Safety Engineer to join our Safety team on our project in Virginia. This is a full-time, in person position. The Safety Project Engineer supports project-level safety coordination and serves as a key office-side safety leader across multiple active projects. This role builds upon foundational office safety experience and transitions into ownership of safety meetings, trade accountability, and implementation of Holder Construction’s safety program. Key Responsibilities Lead project-level safety coordination and serve as the primary office-side safety contact Review and hold subcontractors accountable for safety deliverables, including safety plans, JHAs, and crane plans Lead safety meetings, including kickoffs, safety committee meetings, and worker feedback sessions Coordinate and manage onsite safety training and safety incentive initiatives Conduct accident investigations and support ELTs Track safety metrics, observations, incidents, and lessons learned Review crane plans and support engineered lift planning Support campus-wide safety events Provide overall office support to Holder field safety professionals Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management/EHS or a related field OR 3+ years of equivalent safety experience Knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, and safety standards Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Preferred: Experience with a general contractor Professional safety certifications (e.g., GSP, CHST, CSP) Experience leading safety meetings and investigations #LI-ND 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.
Salary estimate
$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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