Senior Risk Manager

Mace Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is looking for a Risk Manager for life science and industrial manufacturing projects in Houston. This role offers a key opportunity to work on major capital projects, managing risk assessment and ensuring compliance while leading project teams. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in construction and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Expert knowledge of risk management methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
• In-depth knowledge of project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams through risk management processes and maintain risk registers.
• Develop a risk management plan within client and Mace governance.
• Assess and recommend treatments to manage risks effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Risk management principles

Project management

Education

Degree in engineering or finance discipline

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 ourstrategy site.

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

The Project:

Mace North America is seeking a talented risk manager for life science and industrial manufacturing projects. In this pivotal role you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients delivering iconic major capital projects.

The risk manager will report directly to the Mace project controls team lead and will support the client’s program/project managers and project engineers across the site self-directed work teams and hub teams to support the delivery of two major industrial building projects.

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

• 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:

• Manage node-level project teams through risk management processes and maintain risk register(s).
• Develop and maintain a risk management plan within client and Mace governance.
• Coordinate and communicate with project management leadership across the project organization (node-level project teams and node-support teams).
• Identify and evaluate risks related to compliance requirements, program/project processes and procedures, and governance.
• Identify and assess risks, particularly those related to scope, schedule, costs, resources, and quality.
• Assess risk throughout project phases (design, construction/commissioning, and verification).
• Assess risks and any impact on project status and forecasts.
• Recommend treatments to manage risks to achieve project objectives.
• Communicate risk assessments and risk response measures to the PM director.
• Provide assessment and recommendations related to the completion and transition of project phases.

This role has an on-site minimum of 3 days per week. Work is primarily conducted on an active construction site with heavy equipment and machinery. In addition to other essential functions, applicants will generally need to be able to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Walk and stand extensively throughout each shift, often walking more than 5 miles a day.
• Climb and walk on scaffolding.

You’ll Need To Have:

• Candidates should have a degree qualification or equivalent in an appropriate engineering or finance discipline.
• Extensive experience in the construction industry, in the pharmaceutical sector preferred.
• Expert knowledge of risk management principles and methods, including qualitative and quantitative assessment methods.
• In-depth knowledge of project management.
• Excellent ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent analytical and facilitation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of the engineering, procurement and construction cycle and understanding of construction sequencing, means, and methods.
• Responsive to changing demands.
• Strong leadership skills.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all of the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

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

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

#LI-On-site