Site Risk Manager

Job Title: Site Risk Manager

Location: Project-Based (Field Operations) Reports To: Field Services Leadership Team Consults With: Corporate Safety Team

Position Summary

The Site Risk Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) functions on construction and field service projects. Responsible for driving a proactive risk culture, this role ensures strict adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements while aligning site practices with corporate safety initiatives. The position reports directly to the Field Services Leadership Team and works closely with the Corporate Safety Team.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Program Management

• Serve as the on-site authority for all risk-related activities.
• Coordinate and implement safety programs within assigned Construction Work Areas (CWAs).
• Assess jobsite hazards and exposure risks; develop strategies to reduce incident potential.
• Create and maintain site-specific risk plans in alignment with company and project goals.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Guide and mentor field personnel on safe work practices and behavioral-based safety.
• Support onboarding and training to ensure all employees and subcontractors understand HSSE requirements.

Auditing & Compliance

• Perform regular inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal/state regulations, and client-specific protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of findings and corrective actions.

Communication & Reporting

• Lead daily toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, and monthly reviews.
• Develop safety alerts, bulletins, and trend analyses using real-time data.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and injuries; facilitate root cause analysis and corrective measures.

Incident Management

• Provide basic first aid until emergency responders arrive.
• Act as the primary contact for incident reporting to regulatory bodies, clients, and corporate leadership.
• Ensure all incident documentation is thorough and preserved for future reference.

Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation

• Proactively identify at-risk behaviors, conditions, or individuals.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to minimize hazards.
• Monitor trends and emerging risks using jobsite data and crew feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in risk management or HSSE leadership on construction or industrial projects.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and safety audit protocols.
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR (required); CHST, CSP, or equivalent (preferred).
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills across all levels.
• Technical: Proficiency in digital safety reporting systems and risk documentation tools.
• Mobility: Ability to travel and support multiple field service locations as needed.

About Thompson Engineering

Thompson Engineering was formed in 1953 to provide quality assurance for construction projects related to industrial, infrastructure, and community development. As a drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, and chemistry laboratory firm, we supported the engineering and construction industry. Our early years were building blocks that allowed us to get our feet wet-literally-performing services along the Gulf Coast's rivers, bayous, and streams.

Today, Thompson Engineering is known for leadership on projects defining skylines, coastlines, and transportation lines. We support clients in the industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal markets. While we are still one of the first companies on project sites conducting environmental assessments, land surveys, and geotechnical studies, our design teams are close behind. We now deliver cutting-edge solutions to complex infrastructure and building requirements. And our project management and construction management services mean we are often one of the last teams to leave. From start to finish, we are a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.