Senior Enterprise Project Risk Manager

McKinstry Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 123,570 - 214,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Transgender inclusive benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

McKinstry University

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Enterprise Project Risk Manager in Seattle, WA to establish and scale enterprise risk management across divisions. The role serves as trusted advisor to leadership, embedding risk management into daily operations to improve visibility, consistency and predictability of project outcomes.

The position leads ERM for project-level risk, builds scalable risk processes, and partners with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure aligned risk ownership and mitigation

Qualifications

• Experience designing and launching an Enterprise Risk framework.
• Ability to identify, assess, and monitor project risks across divisions.
• Ability to partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations on risk ownership.

Responsibilities

• Establish ERM framework for project-level risk (Tier III).
• Develop scalable processes to identify, assess, and monitor risks.
• Create standardized risk language, categories, and scoring.
• Build tools including checklists and dashboards for risk evaluation.
• Advise leadership and embed risk management in operations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance and Operations on mitigations.
• Lead program communications and change management activities.
• Conduct high-risk project review meetings and iterations.

Skills

ERM

Risk management

Stakeholder partnership

Change management

Tools

Risk Management Software

Dashboards

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is looking to add a Senior Enterprise Project Risk Manager to our growing team in Seattle, WA. The purpose of this role is to establish and scale an enterprise risk management approach that enables McKinstry to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risk across McKinstry divisions and be a liaison across Corporate Service Units. This position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams, embedding risk management into daily operations to ensure enterprise-wide accountability. Ultimately, the role drives improved visibility, consistency, and predictability in project and business outcomes. Additional responsibilities include:

• Management (ERM) framework for Project Level risk (Tier III Risk).
• Develop scalable processes to identify, assess, and monitor project risks across McKinstry divisions.
• Establish standardized risk language, categories, and scoring methodologies.
• Build foundational tools (checklists, dashboards, workflows) that enable consistent risk evaluation, includes evaluation and implementation of Risk Management Software.
• Act as a trusted thought partner to leaders in McKinstry Divisions.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on risk ownership and mitigation strategies.
• Integrate Change Management best practices into Program launch and ongoing improvements, including developing communications, resources, policies, etc
• Conduct high-risk project review meetings.
• Continue to iterate, build and maintain program, responding to changes to business needs and external environment.

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

• Collaborate and serve as a primary advisor in designing and launching McKinstry's Enterprise Risk
• Management (ERM) framework for Project Level risk (Tier III Risk).
• Develop scalable processes to identify, assess, and monitor project risks across McKinstry divisions.
• Establish standardized risk language, categories, and scoring methodologies.
• Build foundational tools (checklists, dashboards, workflows) that enable consistent risk evaluation, includes evaluation and implementation of Risk Management Software.
• Act as a trusted thought partner to leaders in McKinstry Divisions.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on risk ownership and mitigation strategies.
• Integrate Change Management best practices into Program launch and ongoing improvements, including developing communications, resources, policies, etc.
• Conduct high-risk project review meetings.
• Continue to iterate, build and maintain program, responding to changes to business needs and external environment.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $123,570 - $214,100 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.