Project Risk Section Head (E2)

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Riyadh; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a skilled Risk Manager with over 20 years of experience to develop risk management policies, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance with quality and safety procedures on large-scale projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial risk management and experience working internationally, particularly in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience in engineering and/or project management.
• Experience as a risk manager on large-scale projects is essential.
• Proven understanding of commercial risk management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk management standards and create risk reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and workshops.
• Manage the program risk management plan and train project staff.

Skills

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Engineering/Management

Tools

Risk Management Database

ARM

Job description

Reporting to:Operational Excellence Department Manager

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Developing risk management standards, policies and procedures.
• Establishing and managing the program risk management plan.
• Identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting risks within the project.

Conducting Risk Workshops. Conducting Risk Assessments on projects during the execution phase. Meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify, assess, and evaluate risk issues arising from different phases in the project lifecycle.

• Creating Risk reports for Project Managers.
• Reviewing the accuracy of risk scoring and adequacy of risk mitigation plans.
• Facilitating the completion and updating of Project Risk Register.
• Analyzing and monitoring the progress of management actions by each risk owner.
• Training and educating the project staff to create continuous awareness for risk management.
• Taking ownership for Risk Database.
• Generating the monthly reports for risk meetings with clients representatives.
• Preparing ad-hoc risk management reports as and when required.
• Prepare and implement a risk management plan for construction projects outlining the processes to mitigate risks. These plans should include risk identification procedures, risk evaluation procedures, and risk mitigation procedures.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor in engineering / management from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years experience in engineering and/ or project management including having worked as the risk manager on large-scale projects.
• Experience and demonstrated skills in identifying problems, assessing alternatives and determining solutions.
• The reliability and initiative to deliver success without immediate supervision.
• Proven experience and understanding of commercial risk management practice and procedures, preferably within the relevant cluster context.
• Proven experience of risk quantification (cost / schedule / quality / safety).
• Proven experience of maintaining risk management databases (e.g. ARM).
• Proven experience of corporate risk management procedures.
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).