Project Risk Manager

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A risk management firm is seeking a highly skilled risk manager to develop effective management frameworks for projects in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in risk management principles, with a focus on project phases including Design, Pre-Construction, and Construction. This role offers an hourly rate of $50–$80/hr based on experience and includes benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a risk manager or in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of risk management principles.
• Expert-level knowledge of relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk control and management strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current risk management processes.
• Prepare risk contingency plans for each project phase.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Introduction

At PL Associates Inc. (PLA), we believe in the holistic protection of our assets and liabilities. We thrive on eliminating risks while doing business, and we are seeking a highly skilled risk manager to help us achieve the same. The risk manager candidate must dedicate their time to developing the most effective risk management framework that works towards optimum risk control. The risk manager candidate must be insightful and should be intimately familiar with Risk Management in project phases such as Design phase, Pre-Construction and Construction Phases of the project. Must have proficiency in risk management processes and principles, along with expert-level knowledge of the Construction Risk Management as well Design phase risk management including planning phase. The candidate must be an authority in risk mitigation. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills are inherent abilities that we seek from our ideal potential risk manager.

Objectives of this role

Stay on top of potential risks and be adequately aware of the risk exposure of the project From Planning Phase, Design Phase, Pre-Construction and Construction phase of the project.

Experience as Risk Management for Alternative Delivery such as CMAR (Construction Management at Risk) and as well Progressive Design Build is a plus.

Identify risks, and evaluate them in terms of their plausibility and repercussions and curate risk mitigation and management to reduce the effectiveness of the risk

Mentor and lead senior management and stakeholders by providing guidance and advice on project risk management at all phases of the project.

Responsibilities

Develop risk control and management strategies to reduce the financial and legal impact on the project and work with project team to create risk register and updates continuously.

Evaluate the current risk management processes and determine their effectiveness in a future scenario

Liaise with, and guide senior management and the stakeholders about the current and potential risks through reports, documentation and presentations periodically

Prepare risk contingency plans to tackle future risk management issues for each phase of the Project

Required skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Prior experience as a risk manager or in a similar role

Solid knowledge of risk management principles

Expert-level knowledge of MS Office, and other risk management tools

Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

Certification as a qualified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)

Prior experience as a risk manager or in a similar role

The hourly rate for this position is in the range of $50/hr - 80/hr depending on the experience.