Strategic Construction Risk Manager

stvinc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV is seeking a highly analytical Risk Management Specialist to support our Project Controls team in New York. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to quality, schedule, and financial performance across complex projects.

You will lead risk workshops, develop RMPs, and provide actionable insights to project leaders. Strong analytical, scheduling, and communication skills are essential, with certifications encouraged and career growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or program risk management within construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Certifications: RMP, PRMP, or DRMP preferred; ability to obtain certification within six months is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate structured risk identification workshops with project teams and stakeholders.
• Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies to identify and evaluate risks impacting project timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Analyze project documentation, including schedules, contracts, and site conditions, to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Perform cost and schedule uncertainty modeling, including Monte Carlo simulations, to evaluate potential variance from baseline assumptions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk registers and event models.
• Develop and implement Risk Management Plans (RMPs) aligned with project and program requirements.
• Establish standardized risk management processes and frameworks to protect client interests.
• Support continuous improvement of risk methodologies, tools, and reporting practices.
• Partner with project managers, program leadership, and SMEs to ensure integrated risk management across all project phases.
• Provide risk advisory support to project teams during planning, execution, and closeout.
• Translate complex risk assessments into clear, actionable insights for project teams and leadership.
• Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries.
• Facilitate risk review meetings with internal and client stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor projects for emerging risks and changing conditions.
• Update risk mitigation strategies and response plans as needed.
• Provide regular reporting on risk exposure, mitigation progress, and forecast impacts to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical Expertise

Technical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

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

Tools

Monte Carlo simulations

Risk modeling tools

Job description

STV is seeking a highly analytical Risk Management Specialist to support our Project Controls team in New York. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to quality, schedule, and financial performance across complex projects.

You will lead risk workshops, develop RMPs, and provide actionable insights to project leaders. Strong analytical, scheduling, and communication skills are essential, with certifications encouraged and career growth opportunities available.