Senior Transit Risk Leader

HNTB; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Senior Risk Manager in Arlington, VA to lead risk management for major transit programs. You will develop and implement risk processes, facilitate workshops, maintain risk registers, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, including Monte Carlo simulations.

Collaborate with program teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, provide contingency recommendations, mentor junior staff, and support decision-making with clear risk reporting and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field; 12 years of relevant experience, or 16 years’ relevant experience in lieu of education.
• Experience in risk management leadership for major infrastructure or transit programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with risk management tools and PMCS software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• May perform one or more of the following responsibilities based on applicable project controls functional area(s) including but not limited to; scheduling, estimating, cost control, risk management, document control and project management information systems.
• Prepares material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents and change orders.
• Develops conceptual estimates reflecting the potential budget of a project at a highly preliminary stage of design development and assists in the development of Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) to support the change management process for active projects.
• Assists in the creation, maintenance and control of budgets and schedules from design concept through project completion.
• Oversees and coordinates the creation of program/project management plans and procedures for several project controls activities.
• Develops costs forecasts and trends and analyzes accrual of actual costs.
• Consults with the project team or client/owner related to potential claims, claims avoidance, and claims support.
• Prepares reports and performance dashboards for a variety of project controls metrics, analyzes data and creates and/or participates in client presentations.
• Develops and maintains project risk register. Escalates project risks and partners with the project team to create and propose mitigation plans.
• Mentor Risk Specialists and provide technical guidance as needed.

Skills

Risk management

Monte Carlo simulations

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Job description

HNTB is seeking a Senior Risk Manager in Arlington, VA to lead risk management for major transit programs. You will develop and implement risk processes, facilitate workshops, maintain risk registers, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, including Monte Carlo simulations.

Collaborate with program teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, provide contingency recommendations, mentor junior staff, and support decision-making with clear risk reporting and dashboards.