Site Safety Manager

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. Our comprehensive portfolio addresses today’s challenges and adapts to the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

About the role

This position will provide an onsite safety presence to establish, implement, and maintain a proactive safety culture for projects based in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of personnel, equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Perform new worker safety orientations and ongoing safety meetings.
• Lead and document incident, mishap, and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain required safety documentation and reference materials onsite.
• Attend and participate in pre-construction conferences, preparatory meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and Three-Phase Quality Control meetings.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Verify compliance with safety requirements by employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Stop work and initiate corrective actions when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain daily safety records, inspection reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate with project management, quality control personnel, subcontractors, and government representatives regarding safety-related matters.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible onsite leadership and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of documented construction safety experience on commercial, industrial, federal, or heavy construction projects.
• At least five (5) years of experience serving as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other federal construction projects.
• Successful completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course.
• Completion of an additional 40 hours of documented construction safety training beyond the OSHA 30-Hour course.
• Documented completion of 8 hours of formal safety-related continuing education annually for the previous five years.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Thorough knowledge of current EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and applicable construction safety regulations.
• 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 platforms.
• Ability to review confidential US security information.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Skills

• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections, investigations, and safety training while maintaining detailed records and documentation.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $92,000 - $134,000. Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Eligibility for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.