Site Safety Manager

Ameresco; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Investment options

Incentive plans

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking a Site Safety Manager for a 2-3 year project in Kansas at Fort Riley. The role requires leading safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA/EPA standards, and training personnel on proper safety practices.

Strong communication, documentation, and travel readiness are essential. The position emphasizes developing corrective actions, conducting audits, and maintaining certifications while fostering a positive safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience on similar projects.
• At least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with competent person status in key areas.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification.
• EM385-1-1 40-Hr. Safety Certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• First Aid & CPR Certification.
• NFPA 70E certification for flash training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Policies and Standards.
• Ensure PPE meets OSHA/EPA requirements and train employees accordingly.
• Conduct site safety audits and follow-up inspections.
• Provide safety training to project personnel.
• Review subcontractor safety qualifications and attend Pre-Construction Meetings.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Lead incident investigations and safety reporting.
• Maintain required safety certifications and travel as needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Documentation/writing

Willing to travel

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Position Overview

Ameresco is looking for a Site Safety Manager to work on a project we have going on in Kansas at Fort Riley. The project will be 2-3 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 OSHA/EPA 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 OSHA 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 of chemical, 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.

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.

We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. For further inquiries or concerns, please contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Energy careers at Ameresco bring employees to the forefront of new energy technology with the backing of an experienced team of energy efficiency and renewable energy engineers and professionals.

Ameresco is a recognized leader throughout North America and United Kingdom, delivering comprehensive renewable energy and energy efficiency services to public and private enterprises.

"Its inspiring to work on projects that are shaping the future of energy use and to be part of a team that has tremendous experience in renewable energy systems." - Ameresco Employee

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement.