Risk Manager

ucc holding; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ucc holding seeks a senior Risk Manager to lead risk governance across mega construction projects. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and overall objectives, while maximizing opportunities and ensuring ISO 31000 compliance.

The candidate will develop risk registers, run workshops, and coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to drive informed risk actions and reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Risk Management Plan in accordance with company standards.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Master's degree (advantage)

PMI-RMP

PMP

IRM certification

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating project risks throughout the construction lifecycle. The role ensures proactive risk management practices are implemented to minimize threats to project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and overall project objectives while maximizing opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Risk Management Plan in accordance with company standards.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize project risks using qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques.
• Maintain and regularly update the project Risk Register.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor risk mitigation actions and ensure timely implementation by responsible parties.
• Analyze the impact of risks on project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operations.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for project management and executive leadership.
• Coordinate with Planning, Commercial, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, HSE, and Quality teams to ensure integrated risk management.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative risk analysis where applicable.
• Support claims avoidance through proactive identification and mitigation of contractual and commercial risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and international risk management standards (ISO 31000).
• Monitor emerging risks and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, and lessons learned sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-RMP, PMP, IRM, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in mega construction projects.
• At least 5 years in a dedicated Risk Management role.
• Experience with EPC, design-build, or large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of project risk management methodologies and ISO 31000.
• Proficiency in Primavera Risk Analysis, Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with quantitative risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and risk reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Strategic Risk Management