Project Risk Manager

This Opportunity 

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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Risk Manager located in New York, New York. 

 

Your Impact

• Act as the risk management subject matter expert on assigned project, program, portfolio being accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commissions. 
• Develop effective risk management framework / strategy. 
• Plan, design and implement risk management processes tailored to the client’s needs and aligned with best practice (e.g., AACE International, Project Management Institute, ISO 31000).
• Facilitate risk management workshops, meetings, interviews and discussions with project teams and clients.
• Develop and maintain project and/or program risk registers with input from project and client team members.
• Conduct quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis. (QCRA / QSRA)
• Prepare project and/or program risk reports as required.
• Provides regular briefing to project managers / clients on risks, issues, and concerns
• Support project teams in developing and implementing appropriate internal and external response plans for critical risks.
• Work with project teams to determine appropriate contingency and schedule reserve amounts.
• Provide training to junior risk managers and other staff as required. 
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture point of view.
• Articulate complex information and ideas to non-technical audience.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors and maintain effective working relationships based on diplomacy while maintaining independence and not swayed in judgment or course of actions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills (i.e., ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously).
• Ability to display supportive behavior and communicate positively regarding project and client goals and objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Reviews project documents for consistency with project/program risk registers and resolve issues. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required

 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Finance or relevant field
• 10 years of experience in risk management; construction management; project management; and/or contract or change management
• Knowledge of general risk management and project control standards and frameworks, (e.g., AACE International, APM, IRM, Project Management Institute, ISO 31000).
• Experience in facilitating quantitative risk analysis (QRA) workshops on cost and schedule.
• Experience in conceptualizing and developing risk models using analytical methods.
• Working knowledge of cost risk analysis software (@Risk, Acumen Risk, Crystal Ball etc.) and schedule risk analysis software (OPC, Primavera Risk Analysis, etc.).
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Experience in preparing risk reports and documentation
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering / Project Controls Management background.
• Experience in multiple sectors (e.g., transportation, energy, aviation etc.) and familiar with project/program delivery processes.
• PMP, PMI-RMP or other certification
• Experience in effectively reporting and communicating risk analysis outcomes to wider project team.
• Experience in Strategic and / or Enterprise Risk Management is a plus
• Experience in FTA funded programs
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal, state, and local transportation administration regulations and policies
• Practical Knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Commercial acumen in relation to business development 
• Knowledge of planning tools (e.g., P6, MS Project)

 

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focuse