Manager Risk Management

About the Role

Mobco Group is looking to hire a skilled Manager in Risk Management who will lead efforts to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor risks associated with large-scale construction and mega projects. This position is essential for proactively controlling risks to ensure that project goals related to cost, timeline, quality, safety, and contractual standards are effectively protected.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify risks throughout all project stages such as design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Create and update a detailed project risk register encompassing technical, commercial, contractual, operational, safety, and external risks.
• Conduct regular risk workshops involving project stakeholders and engineering disciplines.
• Carry out both qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, analyzing the likelihood and potential impact on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Perform schedule risk analyses to pinpoint key risk drivers and support advanced risk modeling techniques like Monte Carlo simulations.
• Develop and oversee mitigation and contingency strategies, collaborating with planning, cost control, and engineering teams to implement these actions.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk responses; escalate significant risks to senior management with proposed recommendations.
• Integrate risk management processes closely with project planning and cost control, supporting Earned Value Management and forecasting efforts.
• Prepare and deliver detailed risk reports, dashboards, and concise executive summaries to management and client representatives.
• Assist with contractual risk-related activities such as delay analysis and claims evaluations related to extension of time and disruptions.
• Coordinate with various teams including project managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure comprehensive risk review and alignment.
• Provide clear communication of critical risks to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering field.
• At least 12 years of professional experience in construction risk management or project controls.
• Demonstrated involvement with mega construction projects such as infrastructure, hospitality, industrial, or other large-scale developments.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction project lifecycle and execution methods.
• Prior experience working in the GCC or specifically the Saudi Arabian construction market is preferred.