Jobs at Aramco in Saudi Arabia

We are seeking a highly skilled Risk Manager with a proven background in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for major infrastructure projects . The ideal candidate will have experience in construction supervision consultancy environments and be familiar with roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels projects in Saudi Arabia . This role involves close coordination with project, commercial, and technical teams to proactively manage risks and ensure successful project delivery.

• Develop and maintain the Project Risk Management Plan , aligned with client and project requirements.

• Identify, assess, and categorize project risks and opportunities across technical, financial, contractual, and operational areas.

• Conduct regular risk workshops with project stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to update the risk register .

• Evaluate and quantify risks using qualitative and quantitative techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, risk scoring).

• Recommend and monitor risk mitigation and contingency strategies to reduce impact on project cost, time, and quality.

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc risk reports and dashboards for management and client review.

• Integrate risk analysis into project controls and decision-making processes .

• Support claim prevention through early risk detection and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with international risk management standards (e.g., ISO 31000) and client-specific frameworks.

• Provide guidance and training to project teams on risk awareness and mitigation strategies .

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s or certification preferred).

• Minimum 15 years of experience , with at least 5 years in infrastructure-related risk management in the GCC or Saudi Arabia .

• Proven experience with road/highway/bridge/tunnel projects in a consultancy supervision environment .

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and risk implications in construction contracts.

• Professional certifications preferred: PMI-RMP , IRMCert , ISO 31000 , or equivalent.

• Proficiency in risk tools such as Active Risk Manager (ARM) , Primavera Risk Analysis , or similar.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Fluency in English ; Arabic language skills are a plus.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

• Experience working with government or semi-government clients (e.g., MOT, Aramco, Royal Commission, NEOM).

• Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation abilities.

• Familiarity with integrated project delivery models (IPD), EPCM, or design-build contracts.