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.
Ameresco has an opportunity based in Concord, CA, for an Environmental QC Manager. This position is responsible for managing the environmental programs for USACE/DOD contracts, including but not limited to conducting environmental inspections, training employees, and managing the waste generating activities of the site.
Job Responsibilities:
- Environmental Protection: Prepare, maintain, and implement the project Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) and process revisions as site conditions or the approved sequence of work change; Execute the protection requirements of the section in each resource area it governs including but not limited to, land resources, water resources, air resources, chemical materials management and waste disposal, biological resources, and integrated pest management; Incorporate applicable federal, state, local, and DoD environmental requirements, and the conditions of all project environmental permits, into the EPP and into the work as it is performed; Maintain the environmental records, permits, inspection records, manifests, logs, and reports required by the section and by the project permits, and keep them current and available for Government review; Conduct the environmental protection briefings required for project and subcontractor personnel before construction begins, for new personnel, and when site conditions change; maintain the attendance and training records; Ensure subcontractor compliance with the section as required by its subcontractor paragraph, and enforce environmental requirements at the point of work; Serve as the Contractor's environmental point of contact to the installation environmental office and to regulatory agencies, routed through the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative as the contract directs.
- Stormwater and Dewatering: Serve as the project's Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) under the California Construction General Permit: implement and maintain the SWPPP, perform the required BMP and storm-event inspections, and complete the permit's inspection, sampling, and annual reporting obligations; Perform and document the field testing required before release of collected water, including pH and turbidity, using project-owned instrumentation; maintain the calibration records for that instrumentation; Support dewatering operations, including collection, Baker tank storage, and the characterization and release of settled water in accordance with the permit and the EPP; Verify the installation, maintenance, and repair of erosion and sediment control measures, and document that verification through the three phases of control.
- Quality Control: Be physically present at the construction site during work in the environmental area of responsibility; Perform the preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases of control for environmental definable features of work; Document each phase of control, and provide the environmental entries and supporting documentation for the daily CQC report; Perform and document environmental tests; Identify noncompliance, notify, and initiate and track Nonconformance Reports to closure through the CQC System Manager; Support Government quality assurance inspections and respond to Government-identified environmental deficiencies through the Quality Control Manager.
- Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste: Manage hazardous material and Contractor-generated hazardous waste for characterization, container management and labeling, accumulation point inspections, storage, segregation, transportation, disposal, and manifesting; Maintain the hazardous material inventory and Safety Data Sheets on site, and obtain the Government approvals the contract requires before hazardous materials are brought on site or waste is removed; Maintain the project's hazard communication program as it applies to hazardous materials in use on the project; Maintain the project's spill prevention and response provisions, including spill kits and response training, and respond to and report releases within the required notification timeframes.
- Project-Specific Scope: Observe and enforce the project's munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and unexploded ordnance (UXO) protocols for intrusive work, including the stop-work and notification sequence on discovery or suspected discovery of an item; Observe the protections applicable to work in or adjacent to waters of the United States and wetlands, and the conditions of any water quality certification or permit issued for the project.
- This position requires physical presence at the site during environmental work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum five (5) years’ construction and/or environmental program management work experience.
- Demonstrated experience with monitoring and enforcing EPA and DOD regulations regarding hazardous waste management and handling.
Additional Qualifications:
- Current 30 Hour OSHA training certification.
- Valid Driver's License from state of residence, in good standing.
- Knowledge of the OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
- National Certified Stormwater Construction Inspector Certificate is preferred.
- USACE Quality Control Manger Certificate at time of hire is preferred.
- Knowledge of the OSHA 1926 Construction Standards
- NFPA 70e / Electrical Safety compliance knowledge
- Mishap / accident investigation experience
- Ability to conduct classroom training, use existing and expand upon classroom training materials.
- Use and understand effective communication practices in an industrial training environment
- HAZWOPER Training
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $122,000 - $176,000 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.
Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.
We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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.
