Risk Manager

Jacobs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Toronto is seeking a skilled Risk Manager to join our growing team. You will lead risk analysis for major construction programs, apply Monte Carlo methods, and collaborate across engineering, operations and procurement to mitigate cost and schedule risks.

You will work in a hybrid environment, coming to the office two days a week, and you will engage with client teams to develop robust risk frameworks and transparent reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in risk management or 7+ years in related industry if no degree.
• Experience with project controls (cost and schedule).
• Knowledge of risk methodology and cross-functional disciplines like Engineering, Operations and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall goals and priorities of the Risk Management team.
• Manage program/project risk for specific clients including CSRA.
• Perform complex commercial and financial risk analysis/modelling to inform client decisions.
• Lead risk reviews and apply Monte Carlo analysis for mitigation actions.
• Prepare risk data reports and conduct risk assessment briefings for management.

Skills

Risk management experience

Project controls knowledge

Engineering/Construction knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're seeking a talented Risk Manager to join our growing, dynamic team in Toronto. We'll lean on you for demonstrated strong teamwork skills, communication skills, quality discipline, workload awareness, and commercial/financial acumen. To be successful in this role, you'll have the ability to work a Hybrid model coming in two days a week at our assigned Jacobs office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall goals and priorities of the Risk Management team.
• Manage program/project risk for specific clients including Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (“CSRA”).
• Perform complex commercial and financial risk analysis/modelling enabling clients to make informed decisions for major construction.
• Utilize advance Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools to enhance delivery and increase efficiency.
• Lead and participate in regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and sanction risks, able to apply advance Monte Carlo analysis to inform and recommend appropriate mitigation actions and financial impacts.
• Manage the assessment, evaluation, prioritization, and update of risks for several Programs or Projects. Monitor and measure the associated mitigation actions to prevent risk occurrence.
• Conduct risk assessment workshops and training with the project teams and program departments, identify and define risks, evaluate potential impact, and develop effective risk mitigation measures to diminish potential budget and schedule impacts to projects or the program.
• Define risk management framework (policy, strategy, plan), establish risk management process, and organize risk management resources with leadership support.
• Direct and review the cost of mitigation action, budget and actual (both in the risk register and work breakdown structure) and evaluate risks to ensure the Program or Project contingency reserve value is accurate and rigorous cost controls are applied. Perform cost / benefit analysis against contingency reserve actions.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for risk data, and conduct multiple Risk Assessment Briefings for client and program management.
• Engage in performing QA/QC tasks for all client deliverables including completion to QA/QC logs.
• Effective team communication, running regularly scheduled team meetings, and ensuring cross project alignment.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• At least 8 years in risk management, or similar role, or 7+ years of related industry experience in lieu of Bachelors degree.
• Experience or vast understanding of Project Controls (estimate/cost and schedule).
• Excellent knowledge of risk methodology and tools, knowledge of key functional disciplines including Engineering, Operations and Procurement.
• Effective & persuasive in building a network of contacts, creating strong relationships with performing functional areas and clients.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience working on major construction projects/programs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Familiarity with IOS 31000 or similar standards, although not a requirement.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

130,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

160,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $160,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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