Risk Manager

Overview

Join our Project Controls Team and contribute to our dynamic organization that strives to meet client goals while effectively addressing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and maintain detailed risk registers including inputs from clients and team members.
• Define qualitative and quantitative parameters for risk modeling based on project budgets and schedules.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations to establish baseline and updated risk profiles and assess results for accuracy and relevance.
• Partner with teams to determine suitable contingency reserves and schedule buffers.
• Support continuous risk management processes such as risk identification, impact assessment (both qualitative and quantitative), planning responses, and ongoing monitoring and controlling activities.
• Lead or facilitate risk management workshops, meetings, interviews, and discussions internally and with external clients as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive risk-related reports for projects and programs as required.
• Assist project teams with informed decision-making by tracking risk register updates and flagging critical risk factors promptly.
• Coordinate with project managers and controls personnel to quantify potential cost and schedule impacts from risks and changes.
• Review project documentation for alignment with risk registers and address any discrepancies.
• Help develop and implement effective internal and external response plans to manage critical risks, including mitigation, transfer, avoidance, or adjustments to budgets and schedules.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Working knowledge of general risk management and project control standards and frameworks such as AACE International and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Familiarity with transportation engineering design requirements and project delivery processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills addressing diverse and non-standardized situations.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions presented in various formats including written documents, oral discussions, diagrams, or schedules.
• Advocate and integrate risk management principles into new and evolving systems, processes, and procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail alongside maintaining a strategic overview.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate diplomatically across a range of personalities while remaining independent in judgment.
• Proven ability to meet commitments timely within budget constraints, prioritize tasks, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking capabilities.
• Effective communicator in both verbal and written forms with experience preparing clear reports and presentations.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and supporting positive communication about project and client goals.
• Experience facilitating change management and supporting project managers in developing strategies.

Tools and Technology

• Proficient with risk analysis software such as @Risk or Crystal Ball and schedule risk software like Primavera Risk Analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, Sciences, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, 10 years of experience in risk management, construction management, project management, or contract/change management.
• Proven track record in maintaining workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, drug/alcohol, and anti-harassment policies.
• Demonstrated ethical decision-making aligned with company codes of conduct and resource management.

Additional Information

• Projects require no travel.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.