Senior Projects Risk Engineer (HQ)

Hill Intl.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International seeks an experienced risk-driven project manager to oversee planning, procurement, tendering, estimating and cost control from pre-construction through closeout. You will manage risk across project phases, coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors, and implement mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering or PM, strong problem-solving, and a proven track record in commercial risk management, including working

Qualifications

• Bachelor in engineering / management from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 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).

Responsibilities

• Has a strong background in pre-construction management including contract management, procurement, tendering, estimating, and cost. Should have good working knowledge of schedule management, sequence of activities from pre-design to design development to construction and closeout.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects. Facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify, assess, and evaluate risk issues arising from different phases in the project lifecycle.
• 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.
• Frequently facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, and other management teams.
• Predicting potential financial liability for the Division from data provided by collieries, relevant authorities and the Division itself.
• Handling costs, claims associated with cost and time, change order management, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established agency project management methodology.
• 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

Risk management

Contract management

Procurement

Tendering

Estimating

Cost control

Schedule management

Risk quantification

Risk databases (ARM)

Corporate risk procedures

International experience

Education

Bachelor in engineering / management

Job description

In this role, you will lead and oversee all aspects of project planning and delivery from pre-construction through to completion, with a strong focus on contract management, procurement, tendering, estimating, and cost control. You will work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to manage project risks, facilitate regular coordination meetings, and ensure effective decision-making across all project phases. The position also involves preparing and implementing risk management plans, handling costs, claims, and change orders, and resolving conflicts to safeguard project outcomes. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining compliance with company policies and health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Has a strong background in pre-construction management including contract management, procurement, tendering, estimating, and cost. Should have good working knowledge of schedule management, sequence of activities from pre-design to design development to construction and closeout.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of projects. Facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify, assess, and evaluate risk issues arising from different phases in the project lifecycle.
• 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.
• Frequently facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, and other management teams.
• Predicting potential financial liability for the Division from data provided by collieries, relevant authorities and the Division itself.
• Handling costs, claims associated with cost and time, change order management, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established agency project management methodology.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in engineering / management from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 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).

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website atwww.hillintl.com .

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group atwww.gisiconsulting.com .

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.