Senior Site Safety Lead - Construction & Compliance

Ameresco; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Safety Manager in Columbia, SC to oversee daily construction operations and ensure a safe, healthy work environment on VISN/Veterans Affairs upgrades over a 3-year horizon.

The role requires developing safety plans, AHAs, conducting audits, and leading safety training. Strong OSHA/EM-385 credentials, proficiency with safety systems, and the ability to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline or 5 years related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Site-Specific Safety Plans and AHAs for projects.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Policies and standards.
• Ensure PPE meets OSHA/EPA requirements and proper use is trained.
• Conduct safety audits of project sites.
• Lead safety training for project personnel.
• Perform project safety inspections and follow-up on items.

Skills

EM-385 Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety

Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Drive License

Travel On-Call

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Health/Engineering

5+ years safety management experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Electronic safety management systems

Digital reporting

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Safety Manager in Columbia, SC to oversee daily construction operations and ensure a safe, healthy work environment on VISN/Veterans Affairs upgrades over a 3-year horizon.

The role requires developing safety plans, AHAs, conducting audits, and leading safety training. Strong OSHA/EM-385 credentials, proficiency with safety systems, and the ability to travel are essential.