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Site Safety Manager green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Construction, infrastructure, and industrial employers regularly sponsor this role for permanent residence, recognizing that OSHA compliance expertise and site safety credentials take years to build.
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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 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
- 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 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
- 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Site Safety Manager
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 applies if you hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive safety experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work. Know which category fits before targeting employers, since PERM documentation requirements differ between them.
Document OSHA certifications before the PERM audit
PERM labor certification requires the employer to prove you meet the minimum job requirements at the time of filing. Gather your OSHA 30, CSP, or CHST certificates now, since retroactively proving credentials after a DOL audit request can stall an entire case for months.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with green card filing history
Target employers who have already sponsored foreign nationals in safety roles by searching Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. companies with verified green card sponsorship history. Employers experienced with PERM filings move through the process faster and are less likely to drop sponsorship mid-case.
Request a prevailing wage determination review early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage determination to DOL before advertising the role under PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Site Safety Manager in your target metro before accepting an offer, so your salary negotiation accounts for DOL minimums from the start.
Understand AC21 portability before you file I-485
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. For Site Safety Manager roles, the occupational similarity test matters, so document your duties precisely on every PERM form.
Factor in per-country backlogs when evaluating timelines
Employment-based green cards have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India or China can face priority-date backlogs measured in years, even after PERM and I-140 approval. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand where your priority date stands before making long-term career decisions.
Green Card Site Safety Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category applies to Site Safety Manager roles?
Most Site Safety Manager positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in safety management, industrial hygiene, or a related field, or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive safety experience, your employer can petition under EB-2 instead, which sometimes offers a shorter priority-date backlog depending on your country of birth.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, in which your employer runs a recruitment test and obtains a prevailing wage determination before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but employment-based green cards have per-country numerical limits, so nationals of high-demand countries may wait years between I-140 approval and an available visa number.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Site Safety Manager positions?
Search Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location. Construction, oil and gas, infrastructure, and large manufacturing firms are the most active sponsors of safety professionals through PERM, since ongoing projects create recurring demand for experienced site safety leadership that is difficult to fill domestically.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search?
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role before sponsoring a foreign national. The employer must advertise the position through DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including newspaper advertisements and an internal posting. If a qualified U.S. applicant applies during that period, the employer cannot proceed with your sponsorship for that specific role, so it is worth confirming with potential employers that they have completed or are prepared to complete PERM recruitment.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 was approved, you can carry your priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition, so you don't lose your place in line. Separately, once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the adjustment-of-status process. Document your Site Safety Manager duties carefully so the occupational similarity is clear to USCIS.