Construction Risk Manager - Columbus OH

Jacobs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs in Columbus, OH is seeking a Construction Risk Manager to implement risk management methodology and tools across programs and projects, guiding stakeholders to understand and apply risk processes. The role emphasizes risk reviews, mitigation actions, and cost controls to protect budgets and schedules.

Applicants should have 5+ years in risk management or 7+ years in related industry, strong project controls knowledge, and excellent collaboration with engineering, operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Risk Manager or 7+ years in related industry with Bachelor's exempt.
• Experience in Project Controls (estimate/cost and schedule) and risk methodologies.
• Strong network-building skills with clients and functional areas.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Manage program/project risk following CSRA for specific clients.
• Lead risk reviews and apply Monte Carlo analysis for mitigation actions.
• Assess, prioritize, and update risks for high/medium risk programs.
• Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and training with project teams.
• Define risk management framework, policy, and processes.
• Review costs of mitigation actions and ensure rigorous cost controls.
• Prepare regular risk data reports and briefings for leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Monte Carlo analysis

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Cost / schedule risk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture or related field

Tools

CSRA

Risk management tools

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking candidates for a Construction Risk Manager in Columbus OH to implement risk management methodology & risk management tools, providing supporting guidance to stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood, applied and used consistently.

Key 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

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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.
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Ideally, you'll also have

• 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

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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

Job posted on August 14, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.