Project Risk Control Manager

Repsol SA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Repsol Renewables North America is seeking a seasoned Project Risk Control Manager to lead the Project Risk Management Framework across a multi-project renewable portfolio. You will partner with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Legal and EPC contractors to identify risks early, drive mitigations, and ensure predictable outcomes from development through commissioning.

The role is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of three days in the office and two days from home.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in project risk management or related fields.
• Mastery in probabilistic schedule and cost risk analysis using industry tools.
• Deep understanding of EPC and multi‑contract execution risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and governance of the Project Risk Management Framework.
• Identify and assess risks across development, engineering, construction, permitting and grid.
• Embed risk controls into engineering deliverables and procurement strategies.
• Conduct risk‑based site visits and coordinate with HSE on safety risks.
• Perform Monte Carlo cost/schedule risk analyses and stress‑test critical paths.

Skills

Project risk management

Quantitative risk analysis

Stakeholder leadership

Primavera P6

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering / Construction Management / Project Controls

Master’s degree or PMP/ PMI-RMP

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

@Risk

Safran

ARM / Enterprise risk platforms

Job description

We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential.

Company Profile: Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals over 6,000MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low‑emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRSNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity to between 3,000MW and 4,000MW by 2027. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Summary

Repsol Renewables North America is seeking a Project Risk Control Manager to build, lead, and institutionalize the Project Risk Management Framework across the Development and Engineering & Construction (E&C) portfolio. This role is designed for a seasoned, quantitatively strong, and deeply technical project risk professional with mastery in probabilistic cost and schedule risk analysis, robust understanding of EPC execution, and the ability to design scalable governance across a multi‑project renewable portfolio. You will serve as the functional owner for project risk processes, standards, tools, and reporting. You will partner with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement, Legal, and EPC contractors to ensure early risk identification, strong mitigation actions, and predictable project outcomes from development through commissioning. The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Risk Framework Leadership: Design, implement, and govern the Project Risk Management Framework across the portfolio. Develop standardized risk processes, templates, thresholds, and governance protocols. Train PMs, engineers, and project controls staff on qualitative and quantitative risk methodologies. Lead risk maturity improvements and establish cross‑project insights, benchmarks, and reporting cadence.
• undefined Project Risk Identification & Assessment: Facilitate comprehensive risk identification sessions across Development, Engineering, Construction, Permitting, Grid, Land, and HSE. Maintain high‑quality risk registers with probability–impact scoring, root‑cause mapping, and mitigation tracking. Establish leading indicators to detect emerging risks and deviations early.
• Project Risk Identification & Assessment: Partner with PMs and technical leads to define and verify the effectiveness of mitigation actions. Embed risk controls into engineering deliverables, construction execution plans, scopes of work, and procurement strategies. Challenge superficial mitigations and escal—overs overdue or ineffective controls to leadership.
• Construction & Site Risk Oversight: Conduct targeted, risk‑based site visits to validate field conditions, logistics, heavy‑haul routes, civil work progress, electrical installation risks, QA/QC exposure, and commissioning readiness. Partner with HSE on safety‑critical risks affecting construction execution. Track deviations, near misses, early warnings, and emerging site‑based risks.
• undefined Schedule & Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis: Lead full Monte Carlo‑based cost and schedule risk analyses using Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA), @Risk, Safran, or equivalent tools. Build and validate risk models including distributions, correlation, and dependency structures. Generate contingency recommendations for budgets, schedules, reserves, and approval gates. Stress‑test critical paths, procurement lead times, engineering maturity, construction sequencing, interconnection timelines, and commissioning readiness.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in project risk management, project controls, engineering, or construction for large capital projects.
• Demonstrated mastery in probabilistic schedule and cost risk analysis using Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk, Safran, or similar tools.
• Deep understanding of EPC and multi‑contract execution risks (engineering maturity, civil/electrical, long‑lead procurement, logistics, commissioning).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, advanced Excel modeling, and enterprise risk platforms (ARM, Primavera Risk, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead high‑impact risk workshops and challenge assumptions with senior PMs, engineering leads, and EPC contractors.
• Experience building frameworks, governance structures, and portfolio‑level risk reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or Risk Management.
• Master’s degree or certifications such as PMP or PMI‑RMP.
• Experience in utility‑scale solar, storage, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical communicator with ability to translate probability‑based results into executive decisions.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

At Repsol, more than 24,000 people work with full energy to help build the future. We are a global multi‑energy company undergoing a profound transformation, where talent, curiosity and a drive to move forward are at the core of who we are. Here, you will find challenging projects, diverse and international teams, and the opportunity to be part of a real energy transition, driven by innovation, technology and people. We believe in an inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment where every idea counts and every person makes a difference. This is an exciting time for us: if you are inspired by challenges, driven by purpose and eager to grow in a project with real impact, this is the place for you. Now more than ever, we need energy like yours.

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