Risk Manager

Mace; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a risk management professional to support delivery on complex construction projects in the United States. The role focuses on implementing risk frameworks, coaching project teams, and delivering risk analysis to clients and internal teams.

The candidate will build strong client relationships, facilitate risk workshops, and ensure alignment with PMO and planning disciplines while advancing net-zero risk considerations where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex construction projects.
• Knowledge of project risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience supporting risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Proficiency with risk management tools such as ARM, riskHive, Primavera tools.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management performance across assigned commissions.
• Deliver risk framework implementation and action plans with owners.
• Facilitate risk workshops and risk reporting cycles.
• Advise project teams and coordinate with PMO/Planning on risk integration.

Skills

Risk management

Construction industry

Stakeholder engagement

Presentations

Coaching

Tools

Active Risk Manager

riskHive

Primavera Risk Analyser

Primavera P6

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountable for supporting the risk management performance and effective implementation of risk framework(s)/strategy(s).
• Contributes to team performance, driving performance and results, whilst delivering performance management, technical development and coaching.
• Builds strong professional relationships with Client/Client representative(s).
• Provides advice and support to Project team in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key objectives and the escalation of risk(s).
• Facilitations and delivery of risk workshops.
• Works with Project Manager to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
• Responsible for supporting the risk management performance on their assigned commission(s).
• Effective implementation of risk framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
• Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, owners appointed and that project plans are updated and monitored.
• Supports the delivery of Project Quantitative Risk Analysis (cost and time).
• Delivers monthly risk reports, externally to Client and internally to Project team, contributing on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle.
• Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Actively engages in the integration of risk with PMO and Planning disciplines.
• Supports more junior risk managers and other Project staff as required.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience working on complex construction projects.
• Knowledge of project risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience supporting the delivery of risk management and assurance frameworks and strategies.
• Proficiency in risk management tools and software, such as Active Risk Manager, riskHive, Primavera Risk Analyser, and Primavera P6.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, persuasive, and engaging presentations to clients and project teams.
• Effective networking and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to coach and support project teams in risk management activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage challenging behaviors and stakeholder relationships while achieving positive outcomes.
• Resilience and professionalism when working in demanding project environments and with diverse personalities.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery objectives.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess and mitigate project risks.
• 5 years of experience, or equivalent, supporting the delivery of project risk management services within the construction sector.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.