Director of Federal Safety

Director of Federal Safety

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in construction or energy-related safety management, with at least 5 years supporting federal clients.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent.
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 510/500; EM 385-1-1 training.
• First Aid/CPR Instructor, HAZWOPER (40-Hr), and Federal Contractor Safety Programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based safety strategy for the Federal Business Unit, aligned with Ameresco’s corporate EHS standards and client safety protocols.
• Serve as the lead advisor on all health, safety, and environmental compliance matters for Ameresco’s federal projects nationwide.
• Stay updated on emerging federal safety regulations to ensure alignment with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and other contract-specific compliance requirements.
• Manage thorough safety audits and inspections at Ameresco’s federal project sites, documenting findings and ensuring corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments at new and existing projects to identify potential hazards and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with safety certifications and audit deliverables as required by contracts.
• Oversee the reporting and investigation of all incidents, near-misses, and occupational health concerns across federal sites.
• Lead root cause analyses and verify the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a learning culture through post-incident reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Ensure federal project personnel and subcontractors receive proper and timely safety training, including site-specific onboarding and specialized compliance courses.
• Monitor and track training completion and recertification schedules.
• Conduct quarterly safety meetings to address emerging safety issues and project-specific risks.
• Become the primary point of contact for health and safety requirements and activities for the federal business unit.
• Foster and maintain a positive safety culture for the project personnel.
• Conduct quarterly safety meetings for Project Staff;
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of federal safety regulations (OSHA, EM 385-1-1, NFPA, USACE, DoD and DOE standards).
• Experience managing safety across geographically dispersed construction and O&M projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, especially in high-stakes or government contracting environments.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders from site supervisors to senior federal partners.