Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Sr. Risk Specialist, COM

Comtech Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Working on complex capital programs

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Comtech Group is seeking a Risk Manager in Vancouver, BC to oversee risk management procedures and provide technical support at project and program levels. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience, oversee risk training, and ensure compliance with the risk management plan.

With an attractive annual salary ranging from $118K to $168K, this role offers significant professional development opportunities and the chance to work on high-impact projects that enhance community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Risk Management.
• Holding recognized certifications including RMP® – Risk Management Professional.

Responsibilities

• Manage procedures related to risk management.
• Prepare risk training materials and train the team.
• Forecast market trends in risk management.

Skills

Experience in Risk Management

Risk analysis and management

Strong understanding of Risk Management methods

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Risk Management software (e.g., ARM, OPRA)

Primavera P6

Acumen Risk

Job description

Overview

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold — project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Responsibilities

• Manage procedures and work instructions related to risk and opportunity management
• Develop a risk breakdown structure aligned with project WBS and CBS
• Design the human and material resources required to complete risk management services on a project successfully
• Prepare risk training materials and train the team on the principle of Risk Management
• Forecast market trends in risk management and collaborate with Risk V to implement process improvements or efficiencies
• Provide technical support to the management of project risk through the facilitation of regular risk reviews at the project and program level
• Maintain risk registers at the project and program level
• Perform quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis using risk management software (like Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Acumen Risk, etc.) and provide the interpretation of analysis results (like Distribution S Curve Graph, Sensitivity Analysis Tornado Chart)
• Establish detailed project and program risk reports including P50 and P80 cost and schedule risk exposures
• Clarify with risk owners that mitigation actions are on track
• Ensure compliance with the risk management plan, procedures, and requirements of the assigned scope of work by all program team members
• Review contractor progress reports and identify the risks impacting project cost and schedule and reflect them in the risk register, while working closely with the team and stakeholders
• Liaise with scheduling to prepare high-level schedules (or assess detailed schedules) to be used for quantitative schedule risk analysis and define the link between risks, duration uncertainties, and schedule activities
• Collaborate with cost to monitor project contingency utilization and alignment with cost risk exposures
• Provide input for project and program-level reporting
• Evaluate risk mitigation effectiveness by consulting with clients, staff, and assigned Risk V
• Guide and train Risk Levels I to III technically
• Authorize related work and control the delivery of the project per the project plan
• Monitor staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
• Clarify and resolve internal quality control checks and issues for the project
• Define risk management success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
• Recommend and manage project and program risk management expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders
• Complete any tasks assigned by Risk V or higher in an efficient and timely manner

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Risk Management
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Holding recognized certifications including RMP® – Risk Management Professional

Bonus Points

• Strong understanding of prevailing Risk Management methods
• Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Mastery of Risk Management software Active Risk Manager (ARM), Oracle Primavera Risk Analyzer (OPRA), Acumen Risk, etc.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse and MS Project
• Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
• Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimal input from leadership
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
• Effectively leads multi-resource risk teams
• Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
• Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
• Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment promoting effective leadership and teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
• Great people skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Works in a fast-paced project environment with the ability to respond to changing priorities from different levels of the organization
• Experience providing effective risk training and guidance to individuals and teams
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, positive team environment, supporting teams through key priorities
• Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks

Compensation

Role Location: British Columbia
Annual Salary Range: $118K to $168K

Benefits

• Work on the largest and most complex capital programs, enabling efficient use of capital and higher ROI
• Work with purpose: create positive change and make the world better for our people, clients, and communities, embracing sustainability in everything we do
• Work with reach: collaborate with top companies across 120 countries and 40 industries as part of a global team
• Grow and Thrive Professionally: receive investment in learning and development, leadership training, creative problem-solving workshops, and technical upskilling
• Make a difference: participate in corporate citizenship, employee resource groups, eco-actions, and development partnership projects
• Awards and Recognition: Accenture is recognized as a leader within program management and capital project professional services

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Other Employment Statements

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Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc. (Accenture I&CP), formerly Comtech Group Inc., now a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing [e-mail]. Accenture I&CP offers employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Accenture I&CP is an equal opportunity employer.