Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager

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. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources.

At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation.

Position Overview:

Ameresco is looking for a Site Safety and Health Officer / Quality Control Manager (SSHO/QCM) to work on a project we have with Veteran Affairs in Yuma, Arizona. The project will be 2 years in length.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis for assigned Business Unit projects.
• Ensure compliance to all Safety Policies and adopted Standards.
• Ensure personal protective equipment meets applicable EM 385 1.1 requirements and employees are trained on proper use.
• Conduct Safety Audits of assigned project sites ensuring work is being accomplished safely, and occupational health is not compromised.
• Safety training of all personnel assigned to project.
• Conduct project safety inspections with follow‑up inspections of any open items.
• Review Subcontractor safety qualifications and attend Pre‑Construction Meetings.
• Creation and evaluating activity hazard reviews.
• Regulatory compliance with EM 385 1.1 and Ameresco standards and conducts accident and incident investigations.
• Development and Implementation of Corrective Action Plans.
• Work with project supervision to create safety solutions to safety problems.
• Foster and maintains a positive safety culture for the project personnel.
• Maintain all safety certifications as required by contracts.
• Conduct quarterly safety meetings for Project Staff.
• Produce Safety Reports of activities performed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co‑workers, supervisors, and management.
• Lead Incident/accident Investigations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or similar Field
• Minimum of 5 years construction industry safety experience on similar projects, ability to effectively communicate safety within a project team
• An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following 4 areas of competency: Excavation; Scaffolding; Fall protection; Hazardous energy; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control ofchemical, physical and biological 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

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills.
• Must be organized, proactive and have proven experience in OSHA Compliance.
• Skillful communicator in both verbal and in written communication.
• Excellent writing skills with proper grammar.
• Ability to travel frequently
• A great listener who can communicate professionally and in an open and positive approach.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.