Lift Director

About the role

We are looking for a Lift Director to join our Safety team on our project in LaGrange, GA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Responsibilities

• Safety Coordination — Conduct rigging inspections, monitor crane activities, and ensure safe lifting operations.
• Critical Lift Oversight — Review critical lift plans, Job Hazard Analyses, and ensure compliance with ANSI, ASME, and OSHA standards.
• Incident Investigation — Assist in accident/incident investigations, gathering facts and data to support root-cause analysis.
• Training & Workshops — Conduct NCLP and rigging workshops; identify training needs for project teams.
• Daily Safety Documentation — Create daily HammerTech observations and inspections.
• Program Development — Participate in weekly Lift Director calls to help improve the crane and rigging program.
• Communication & Collaboration — Maintain ownership of communication with superintendents, risk management, and project teams.
• Pre-Lift & Orientation Meetings — Lead and participate in pre-lift meetings and safety orientations as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement — Share expectations with subcontractor leadership and collaborate with owner representatives on safety requirements.
• Technology & Innovation — Identify new crane/rigging technologies and encourage teams to adopt beneficial innovations.
• Zero Accident Culture — Champion a zero-accident culture and serve as a direct reflection of the company’s risk management values.

Qualifications

• Crane & Rigging Experience — Minimum 3+ years of crane and rigging experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Certifications — CCO Crane Operator and CCO Rigger 1 certifications preferred.
• Safety Leadership — Demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and support compliance initiatives.
• Communication Skills — Ability to provide clear direction, actively listen, and communicate best practices.
• Relationship Building — Ability to build trust with project teams, clients, and field personnel.
• Risk Management — Ability to identify regulatory changes, manage company risk, and proactively communicate issues.
• Time Management — Strong prioritization, follow-up, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Holder Construction offers 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