Regional Safety Advisor I

Sheakley; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Company vehicle and fuel card provided

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Regional Safety Advisor I in Auburn, MA to provide field safety oversight for multiple construction projects across the Auburn region. The role is ~80% field-based and ~20% office-based, visiting several job sites weekly to monitor hazards and enforce safe work practices.

The ideal candidate has a safety-related degree and 1–2 years of construction safety experience, with strong communication and the ability to work with field teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or closely related field, or nearing completion.
• 1–2 years of construction safety experience.
• Understanding of common construction hazards and controls.
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel and project leadership.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety support across multiple active construction projects.
• Identify and communicate hazards involving traffic, excavations, trenches, shoring, fall exposure, and PPE.
• Coach employees and project teams on safe work practices.
• Build strong working relationships with field personnel and leadership.
• Conduct routine site visits, observations, and safety follow-ups.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective-action discussions.
• Prepare safety reports and maintain required documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams during meetings and planning activities.
• Support consistent implementation of company safety expectations.

Skills

Field safety coaching

Hazard recognition

Communication

Relationship building

Safety inspections

Incident investigation support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety

Job description

Job Title: Regional Safety Advisor l

Location: Auburn, MA

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Compensation: Rate: $75,000-$85,000 annually

Per Diem: None Available

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule: Full-time, primarily field-based

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Day Shift

Project Scope

The Regional Safety Advisor I will provide safety oversight for new construction and renovation projects throughout the Auburn, Massachusetts region. Projects may include commercial, industrial, institutional, energy, infrastructure, and wastewater facilities.

This role is approximately 80% field-based and 20% office-based. The advisor will typically visit five to eight job sites each week, although larger or more complex assignments may require focused support on one or two projects. Primary hazards include roadway traffic, excavation, trenching, shoring, fall exposure, and proper PPE use.

The company promotes a coaching-focused safety culture. The successful candidate will build rapport with field teams, reinforce safe work practices, and help employees resolve safety concerns through collaboration rather than enforcement alone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or a closely related field, or very close to degree completion
• One to two years of construction safety experience
• Understanding of common construction hazards and controls
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel and project leadership
• Strong Communication And Relationship-building Skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work approximately 80% in the field and 20% in the office
• Ability to travel between multiple regional project sites
• Comfortable visiting an average of five to eight sites per week
• Willingness to participate in meetings, reporting, investigations, and documentation
• Ability to work on-site with no remote-work arrangement
• Full benefits package included
• Company Vehicle And Fuel Card Provided

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field safety support across multiple active construction projects
• Identify and communicate hazards involving traffic, excavations, trenches, shoring, fall exposure, and PPE
• Coach employees and project teams on safe work practices
• Build strong working relationships with field personnel and leadership
• Conduct routine site visits, observations, and safety follow-ups
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective-action discussions
• Prepare safety reports and maintain required documentation
• Collaborate with project teams during meetings and planning activities
• Support consistent implementation of company safety expectations

Skills

• Construction hazard recognition
• Field safety coaching
• Relationship building
• Safety inspections and observations
• Incident investigation support
• Written and verbal communication
• Reporting and documentation
• Multi-project coordination

Knowledge Base

Working knowledge of construction safety practices related to roadway traffic, excavation, trenching, shoring, fall protection, and personal protective equipment. Familiarity with field inspections, hazard identification, safety documentation, incident-investigation support, and collaborative coaching techniques is important for success in this position.

Equal Opportunity

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

Salary: $75000 - $85000 per year