Holder Construction, an Atlanta-based commercial construction company with operations throughout the United States, is seeking a highly motivated Lift Director to join our project teams in Charleston, SC.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Plan, coordinate, and manage on site lifting, hoisting, mobile equipment, and crane/rigging activities on large scale mission critical, aviation, and other complex market types by working collaboratively with project superintendents, project manager, trade partners, and the craft performing high risk lifting activities.

· Utilize and implement industry best practices to promote a world class safety culture focused on preventing SIFs.

· Manage and mentor Trade Partners to implement robust and effective safety programs and controls to ensure safe hoisting activities.

· Share and provide technical knowledge with the project team to proactively manage crane lifts and associated high-risk activities by ensuring that appropriate safety controls are in place.

· Track and trend safety data to help proactively manage safety efforts.

· Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA, company, and client rules/policies.

· Manage and coordinate onsite training, and Holder/client driven initiatives.

Requirements for this position include:

· 5-10 years of crane and rigging experience

· NCCCO lift director certification or local equivalent.

· Large/complex project logistics planning and management experience

· Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control and LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, hazardous waste and NFPDS/erosion control, etc.

· Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field.

· Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment.

· Must have excellent communication skills and can communicate amongst all levels of the organization.

· Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other technology applications used to support our safety efforts.

· Ideal candidate will also have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety Management and professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, SMS, etc.) or hold relevant crane & rigging certifications to show competency and technical knowledge.