Site Manager Jobs in South Carolina
Site Manager jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in construction, manufacturing, and large-scale infrastructure, with demand running from entry-level supervisory roles through senior operations positions. The most active hiring metros are Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, where employers such as Fluor Corporation, Michelin North America, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation regularly bring on site managers. The most sought-after specialties in the state are commercial construction oversight, industrial plant operations, and transportation infrastructure management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
#LI-HP1
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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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in site manager jobs across South Carolina.
- Active South Carolina Contractor's License or documented eligibility through the SCLLR
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience supervising subcontractors and managing on-site safety compliance
- Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera or Procore
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent workplace safety training
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Site Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a site manager in South Carolina?
Most site managers in South Carolina begin with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, then gain field experience before moving into supervisory roles. General contractors working on commercial or residential projects must hold a license issued by the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board under the South Carolina Labor, Licensing and Regulation department. Earning that license, combined with hands-on project experience, is the most direct path to a site manager role in the state.
Which companies hire site managers in South Carolina?
South Carolina site manager roles are posted by Thomas & Hutton, Zips Car Wash, and Papa Bear Car Wash and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's mix of major manufacturing plants, port-driven logistics facilities, and active commercial construction keeps demand for site managers steady across both private firms and government-contracted projects.
Which South Carolina cities have the most site manager jobs?
Columbia, Greenville, and Aiken have the most site manager openings in South Carolina. Charleston's port expansion and commercial development drive demand there, Columbia's concentration of state government projects and university construction supports a steady pipeline, and Greenville's growing advanced manufacturing base, anchored by companies like Michelin and BMW's nearby operations, keeps site manager postings active in the Upstate region.
Are there remote site manager jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Site management is fundamentally an on-site role, requiring physical presence to oversee crews, inspect work, and coordinate deliveries. About 12% of site manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be senior program oversight or owner's representative roles where coordination work can be handled off-site between site visits.
How can I get hired as a site manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an assistant site manager or field coordinator role with a South Carolina general contractor and building experience from there. Large construction firms operating in Charleston and Greenville, along with South Carolina's highway and infrastructure contractors, often hire field engineers or project coordinators as entry-level stepping stones. Completing an OSHA certification and pursuing the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board's requirements early signals commitment and gives candidates a clear edge over others without formal credentials.
Where can I find and apply to site manager jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to site manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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