Site Safety Manager

Ameresco; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking a Site Safety Manager for a Salt Lake City Veterans Administration project. The role spans 3 years with potential extension, focusing on safety planning, audits, training, and regulatory compliance to protect workers and ensure project success.

The candidate will lead incident investigations, maintain certifications, and foster a strong safety culture while coordinating with project teams and subcontractors. Extensive OSHA/EM385 competency is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Safety-related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years construction safety experience on similar projects.
• EM385 1-1 certification and OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety.
• Average 24 hours formal safety training annually for 5 years with competency in Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall protection, Hazardous energy, Confined space, Health hazard recognition.
• NFPA 70E certification and first aid/CPR 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 staff are trained.
• Conduct Safety Audits and project safety inspections with follow-up.
• Provide safety training to project personnel and lead incident investigations.
• Develop corrective action plans and safety solutions with project supervision.
• Maintain safety certifications and produce quarterly safety reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health

EM385 1-1

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

NFPA 70E

CHST Certification

First Aid & CPR Certification

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 Manager to work on a project we have at the Salt Lake City Veteran Administrations. The project will be 3 years in length with possibility of employee extension to another project.

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.
• Current EM385 1-1 certification.
• 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.
• Current OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety 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 and EM385 Compliance.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Skillful communicator in both verbal and written communication.
• Excellent writing skills with proper grammar.
• Ability to travel frequently (if applicable).
• A great listener who can communicate professionally and in an open and positive approach.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.