Safety Specialist II

Safety Specialist II Position Type: Full time Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 State: Massachusetts City: Boston Zip Code: 02210 Total Base Pay Range: $71,800.00 - $119,600.00 Overview: AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work. The Role: The Construction Safety Specialist partners across the business to support AvalonBay’s Corporate Safety & Health program. This role is hands-on and based on active construction sites to ensure compliance, identify risks early, and keep jobsites operating safely. You’ll work closely with construction teams, vendors, and internal partners to drive a strong safety culture and prevent incidents before they happen. What you’ll do:

• Monitor job sites for compliance with AvalonBay safety policies and all local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct and document safety inspections; ensure required corrective actions are completed
• Stop work when necessary, due to immediate safety risks and partner with teams to resolve issues
• Investigate incidents and safety concerns; document findings and recommend improvements
• Review safety submittals and provide practical feedback to strengthen plans
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify risk areas and drive improvements
• Build relationships with field teams, vendors, and contractors to reinforce expectations and accountability
• Lead or support safety training and ongoing education as needed

What we’re looking for:

• 3–7 years of safety or related experience, or relevant education/training
• Background in construction, EHS, engineering, or a related field strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and general safety regulations
• Ability to identify hazards and drive practical, on-the-ground solutions
• Strong communication skills—you can work effectively with field teams and hold the line when needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, field-based environment

Nice to have:

• Bilingual (preferred, not required)
• OSHA 30 (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
• BCSP or other safety certifications

Physical / work environment:

• Regularly on-site at active construction communities
• Able to navigate jobsites (ladders, stairs, uneven surfaces)
• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Able to wear required PPE at all times
• Travel between sites as needed

How AvalonBay Supports You: We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation. We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits ( for information.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info: AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things. AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law. AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis. AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application. For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice ( No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer: AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (“AvalonBay”) is aware that there is recruitment fraud activity whereby scammers impersonate AvalonBay and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates. Please note that AvalonBay will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. If you suspect that you are being contacted by a scammer impersonating our company, please report it immediately to our official HR Department (View email address on click.appcast.io).