Senior Risk Manager - Transit Programs

HNTB; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to lead risk governance for major transit programs across multiple locations, including Columbia, SC. The role focuses on risk management processes, workshops, risk registers, and quantitative analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations to support informed decision-making.

You will mentor junior staff and work with estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project controls teams to implement effective mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management or related field is required.
• 12 years of relevant experience, or 16 years if education is substituted.
• PM/RS certification (e.g., AACE PRMP or PMI-RMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management processes for major projects.
• Lead risk workshops and Monte Carlo simulations for cost and schedule.
• Maintain program/project risk registers and provide mitigation plans.
• Prepare risk reports and client presentations.
• Mentor Risk Specialists and support project teams.

Skills

Risk management

Project controls

Mentoring

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA)

Oracle Crystal Ball

Safran Risk

Job description

HNTB is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to lead risk governance for major transit programs across multiple locations, including Columbia, SC. The role focuses on risk management processes, workshops, risk registers, and quantitative analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations to support informed decision-making.

You will mentor junior staff and work with estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project controls teams to implement effective mitigation strategies.