Construction Risk Manager

Jacobs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Merit increases and performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Construction Risk Manager in Boston, MA. The role involves managing project risks, conducting evaluations, and leading risk assessments. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including unlimited paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Risk Manager, or similar role, or 7+ years of related industry experience.
• Excellent knowledge of risk methodology and tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage program/project risk for specific clients following Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Lead regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and sanction risks.
• Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and define risks.

Skills

Risk Management

Cost Analysis

Risk Methodology

Project Controls

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Manage program/project risk for specific clients following Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA)
• Lead and participate in regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and sanction risks, able to apply Monte Carlo analysis to inform and recommend appropriate mitigation actions and ensure progress to recovery plans
• Manage the assessment, evaluation, prioritization, and update of risks for all Programs or Projects classified as A (high risk) or B (medium risk). Monitor and measure the associated mitigation actions to prevent risk occurrence.
• Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and Training with the project teams and program departments, identify and define risks, evaluate potential impact, and develop effective risk mitigation measures to diminish potential budget and schedule impacts to projects or the program
• Define risk management framework (policy, strategy, plan), establish risk management process, and organize risk management resources with leadership support
• Direct and review the cost of mitigation action, budget and actual (both in the risk register and work breakdown structure) and evaluate risks to ensure the Program or Project contingency reserve value is accurate and rigorous cost controls are applied. Perform cost / benefit analysis against contingency reserve actions.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for risk data, and conduct multiple Risk Assessment Briefings for client and program management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• At least 5+ years of experience as a Risk Manager, or similar role, or 7+ years of related industry experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• Experience or vast understanding of Project Controls (estimate/cost and schedule)
• Excellent knowledge of risk methodology and tools, knowledge of key functional disciplines including Engineering, Operations and Procurement
• Effective & persuasive in building a network of contacts, creating strong relationships with performing functional areas and clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on major construction projects/programs
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Familiarity with IOS 31000 or similar standards, although not a requirement

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Employment details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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