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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Senior Risk Manager is responsible for designing and implementing effective risk management frameworks for complex construction projects. They will lead quantitative risk analysis, facilitate workshops, and provide expert guidance to project teams to ensure project objectives are met.
Job details
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. You'll Be Responsible For: Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s). Creates/designs effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s). Manages and directs Clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters. Partners with client meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships. Provides expert advice and support to Project/Programme teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks. Facilitates and drives the delivery of risk workshops. Works with Project Managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure. Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored. Leads and directs the delivery of Project/Programme Quantitative Risk Analysis (cost and time). Comments on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required. Develops and delivers monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team. Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation. Provides line management to team and other Project/Programme members. Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team. Leads the integration of risk with PMO and Planning disciplines. Supports the HUB Risk Lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You’ll Need To Have: Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects. Experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks/strategies. Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser). Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome. Good understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle Deep domain knowledge of providing risk leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals). Commercial awareness and business development skills and bids/winning work. Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders. Effective networking skills. Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams. Ability to lead and influence others. Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome. Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations. Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable. Min. 5yrs experience or equivalent delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction projects. Note: The estimated salary for this position is 130,000 - 180,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. #LI-AZ #LI-Onsite
What you’ll do
The Senior Risk Manager is responsible for designing and implementing effective risk management frameworks for complex construction projects. They will lead quantitative risk analysis, facilitate workshops, and provide expert guidance to project teams to ensure project objectives are met.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in project risk management within the construction sector. Proficiency in risk management software and strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are required.
Listed skills
- Construction Management · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Risk Management · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- Stakeholder Management · Preferred
- Business development · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Risk management
- Project management
- Quantitative risk analysis
- Construction management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk mitigation
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Commercial awareness
- Business development
- Communication
- Networking
- Risk assessment
- Project delivery
- Influencing Skills
- Domain Knowledge
- Net Zero
- Effective Communication
- Resilience
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Delivery
- Planning
- Business Development
- Management
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Operations
- Primavera (Software)
- Probabilistic Risk Assessments
- Systems Development Life Cycle
- Project Risk Management
- Risk Management Framework
- Resourcing
- Engagement Skills
Job areas
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Risk Manager
- Management and Organization Analysts
- Financial Risk Specialists
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