Senior SSHO & Quality Control Lead – 2-Year VA Project

Ameresco; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. in the United States seeks a Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager (SSHO/QCM) for a two-year Veterans Affairs project in Yuma, AZ. The role focuses on safety planning, audits, training, and regulatory compliance to protect workers.

You will lead incident investigations, develop corrective actions, and foster a strong safety culture while ensuring EM 385 compliance and coordination with project leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years construction safety experience on similar projects.
• 24 hours of formal safety training each year for 5 years with competent person training in four areas: Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall protection, Hazardous energy, Confined space, health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of agents.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification
• EM385-1-1 40-Hr. Safety Certification
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification
• NFPA 70E certification for flash training
• CQC Certification

Responsibilities

• Prepare Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis for projects.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Policies and adopted Standards.
• Verify PPE meets EM 385 1.1 requirements and train employees.
• Conduct safety audits of project sites to ensure safe work and health protection.
• Provide safety training for all project personnel.
• Perform project safety inspections with follow-up on open items.
• Review subcontractor safety qualifications and attend Pre-Construction Meetings.
• Develop and evaluate activity hazard reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with EM 385 1.1 and Ameresco standards; conduct investigations.
• Develop and implement Corrective Action Plans.
• Collaborate with supervision to create safety solutions.
• Foster a positive safety culture on the project.
• Maintain safety certifications as required by contracts.
• Conduct quarterly safety meetings for project staff.
• Produce safety reports of activities performed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere with customers, co‑workers, and management.
• Lead incident/accident investigations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

OSHA training

Safety program development

Communication

Education

B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. in the United States seeks a Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager (SSHO/QCM) for a two-year Veterans Affairs project in Yuma, AZ. The role focuses on safety planning, audits, training, and regulatory compliance to protect workers.

You will lead incident investigations, develop corrective actions, and foster a strong safety culture while ensuring EM 385 compliance and coordination with project leadership.