Safety Advisor IV - Auburn MA

rhwhite; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White is seeking a Safety Advisor IV to promote a proactive safety culture across water, wastewater, energy, and commercial construction projects.

You will partner with project teams and subcontractors to ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to company safety policies, while supporting the Safety Manager and Director of Safety. You will develop training, lead incident investigations, and help integrate safety into pre-construction planning, bid materials, and project safety plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or equivalent experience.
• CSP Certification or pursuing CSP.
• 7–10 years of progressive safety experience in construction or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Uphold company safety policies and promote a culture of safety excellence.
• Conduct site audits, identify hazards, implement corrective actions; utilize AI safety apps for hazard analysis and field observations.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and subcontractors.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, implement preventive actions.
• Integrate safety requirements into pre-construction planning and project execution.
• Prepare safety documentation including bid materials and project safety plans.
• Support annual safety budgeting and manage related expenditures.
• Mentor safety team members and provide guidance.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company standards.
• Perform additional duties to support safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

AI-based safety apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety

CSP Certification

Tools

FYLD

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary:

The Safety Advisor IV promotes a proactive safety culture across projects spanning water and wastewater infrastructure, energy and utility systems, industrial facilities, and commercial construction. This role partners with project teams and subcontractors to ensure full compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies, while supporting strategic initiatives that elevate overall safety performance. The position also supports the Safety Manager and Director of Safety in providing leadership and oversight to the safety team.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently upholds and promotes Company Safety and Code of Conduct Policies, championing a culture of safety excellence and serving as a trusted advisor to project teams and subcontractors.


• Conduct comprehensive site audits, identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and utilize AI-enabled construction safety apps to support hazard analysis, JSAs, and field observations.


• Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs for employees and subcontractors.


• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement preventive and corrective measures.


• Participate in pre‑construction planning to ensure safety requirements are fully integrated into project execution.


• Prepare safety documentation, including bid materials, regulatory submissions, and project‑specific safety plans.


• Support annual safety budget planning and manage related expenditure responsibly.


• Mentor and provide guidance to safety team members as needed.


• Maintain full compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and all company standards.


• Perform additional duties assigned to support strategic organizational safety initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to 3 or more Safety Advisors, supporting their performance and professional development, while serving as the primary backup to the Safety Manager and Director of Safety.

Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or combination of education, certification and equivalent construction related safety experience.


• 7 - 10 years of progressive safety experience in construction or a related field (e.g., engineering, owner's representative services, large-scale infrastructure).


• Holds (or is working towards) a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification.


• Strong knowledge of federal and state safety regulations.


• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience using AI-based safety applications (e.g., FYLD), Procore, or similar construction field safety management software.


• OSHA-30 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel to job sites, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state requirements.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too.

It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.