Site Safety Manager

Ameresco; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure company, seeks an experienced Site Safety Manager in Columbia, SC to oversee daily construction safety for VISN healthcare upgrades. You will develop safety plans, train staff, and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance across multiple sites over a 3-year program.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of safety leadership, EM-385 certification, and current First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related field or 5+ years in safety management with HS diploma.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial, government, or industrial safety management.
• EM-385 Certification and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• OSHA, 30-hour Construction Safety, and related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Site-Specific Safety Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis for projects.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Policies and applicable standards.
• Train personnel on safety practices and PPE use per OSHA/EPA rules.
• Conduct safety audits and follow-up inspections across sites.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractor safety qualifications and pre-construction meetings.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related

EM-385 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 currently has a new opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina for an experienced Site Safety Manager to oversee daily construction and project operations and ensure a safe, healthy, accident‑free work environment. This project is with the Veterans Integration Service Network (VISN) doing building upgrades for Veteran Affairs healthcare facilities over the next 3 years.

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 maintain 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline OR a minimum of 5 years related experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in addition to a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial, government, or industrial safety management.
• EM‑385 Certification.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, OSHA, 30‑hour Construction Safety and industry.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, and managing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Ability to review confidential US security information.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to manage positive and effective interpersonal, functional, organizational relationships with all parties.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication and presentation skills.
• Current CHST, CSP, ASP, CSHO, or equivalent professional safety certification.
• Experience working under USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, or other Department of Defense construction contracts.
• Experience with electronic safety management systems and digital reporting
• Valid Driver License issued by state of residence and in good standing.
• Ability to travel and provide on‑call response required.

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.

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.

"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