Senior Risk Manager, Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join our growing team in Seattle. The role requires an experienced risk professional who has supported large-scale construction projects and can lead risk management across multiple programs.

You will collaborate with program controls, cost and schedule teams, and contractors to manage risk, produce reports, and drive improvements in risk processes. A strong background in construction risk and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of applicable experience.
• Experience in program management or program controls environment.
• Deep knowledge of risk identification, facilitation, and techniques.
• Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of construction contracts, commercial models, and delivery methods.
• Proficiency in process mapping, root-cause analysis and value-stream mapping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility of risk trigger points to facilitate risk budgeting and retirement of threats and opportunities.
• Use risk data to inform investment planning and decision making.
• Monitor overall risk exposure and assess remaining risk budget.
• Lead risk reviews across multiple projects and programs.
• Produce timely risk reports to support communications of threat and opportunity statuses.
• Conduct quantitative risk assessment (cost and schedule) to inform contingencies.
• Develop and improve risk management services for the client.
• Lead end-to-end risk management practices across projects and programs.
• Create risk management plans and processes aligned to client requirements.

Skills

Risk management

Cost control

Contract management

Schedule risk

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/cost management

Tools

ARM

Predict

Tableau

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join our growing team in Seattle. The role requires an experienced risk professional who has supported large-scale construction projects and can lead risk management across multiple programs.

You will collaborate with program controls, cost and schedule teams, and contractors to manage risk, produce reports, and drive improvements in risk processes. A strong background in construction risk and procurement is essential.