Safety Engineer
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 Indianapolis, IN. 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.