Executive - Risk Management

GAMUDA; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Penang seeks a Risk Executive to implement risk management practices throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing risk databases, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a BA/BSc in a construction field and a risk management qualification. Strong skills in risk software and MS Excel are essential, along with experience in construction project management.

Qualifications

• Exposure to civil engineering as appropriate for a graduate engineer.
• Exposure to risk management practices in accordance with ISO31000.
• Experience of project management practices including construction works and/or scheduling.
• Experience of the construction project life cycle from inception through to handover.

Responsibilities

• Implements risk practices across the project.
• Runs regular risk workshops and maintains an accurate project risk register.
• Updates the risk database and prepares monthly reports.
• Handles meeting scheduling, agendas, and minutes.
• Reviews contractor risk checklists and prepares required reports.
• Manages the risk system and supports users.
• Administers the EDMS and maintains accurate records.
• Compiles monthly risk reports for stakeholders.
• Prepares and reviews audit documents.
• Engages with stakeholders to communicate risk issues.

Skills

Risk software tools

MS Excel

Risk database tool

Education

BA or BSc in a construction related field

Risk management qualification (i.e. from IRM, PMI, etc.)

Job description

Job description

Job Summary

As a member of the risk management team, the Risk Executive is responsible for implementing established risk management practices across the project lifecycle. The role ensures compliance with contractual obligations and contributes to improving project performance by supporting risk management activities, documentation, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Project Risk Management

• Implements risk practices across the project, manages the risk plan, applies ISO 31000, coordinates reviews with management, supports workshops, and participates in audits.

Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Runs regular risk workshops and maintains an accurate, updated project risk register.

Risk Database & Reporting

• Updates the risk database and prepares monthly reports that reflect the latest risk status.

Meeting Coordination & Documentation

• Handles meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes, attendance, and maintains all related records.

Contractor Risk Checklists

• Reviews contractor risk checklists and prepares the required reports.

Risk Management Database Administration

• Manages the risk system, updates software, supports users, trains staff, updates data, and works with tech support.

EDMS / Document Control

• Administers the EDMS and maintains accurate records of all departmental documents and correspondence.

Reporting & Data Management

• Compiles monthly risk reports using team and system data for internal and external stakeholders.

Audit Support

• Prepares and reviews audit documents and supports closing out audit findings.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engages with stakeholders and ensures risk issues and actions are communicated effectively.

Risk Framework Support

• Supports monthly contractor checklists, client submissions, and preparations for internal and external audits.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attends meetings, supports risk activities, and contributes to planning and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BA or BSc first degree in a construction related field and ideally a specific risk management qualification (i.e. from IRM, PMI, etc.)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use the risk software tools for Project, MS Excel, and ideally the risk database tool.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• Exposure to civil engineering as appropriate for a graduate engineer.
• Exposure to risk management practices in accordance with ISO31000.
• Experience of project management practices including construction works and/or scheduling.
• Experience of the construction project life cycle from inception through to handover.