Risk Manager (Commercial/Technical)

Overview

Implement risk management methodology and tools for projects, ensuring mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• cost analysis
• risk workshops
• risk reporting
• monte carlo
• risk framework

Tasks

-Manage the assessment, evaluation, prioritization, and update of risks for all Programs or Projects classified as A (high risk) or B (medium risk). Monitor and measure the associated mitigation actions to prevent risk occurrence. -Direct and review the cost of mitigation action, budget and actual (both in the risk register and work breakdown structure) and evaluate risks to ensure the Program or Project contingency reserve value is accurate and rigorous cost controls are applied. Perform cost / benefit analysis against contingency reserve actions. -Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and Training with the project teams and program departments, identify and define risks, evaluate potential impact, and develop effective risk mitigation measures to diminish potential budget and schedule impacts to projects or the program. -Prepare weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for risk data, and conduct multiple Risk Assessment Briefings for client and program management. -Manage program/project risk for specific clients following Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA) and ISO 31000 guidelines. -Lead and participate in regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and sanction risks, able to apply Monte Carlo analysis to inform and recommend appropriate mitigation actions and ensure progress to recovery plans. -Define risk management framework (policy, strategy, plan), establish risk management process, and organize risk management resources with leadership support.

Requirements

• risk methodology
• bs degree
• project controls
• 3+ years
• engineering
• analytical

What You Bring

-Excellent knowledge of risk methodology and tools, knowledge of key functional disciplines including Engineering, Operations and Procurement -BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field -Effective & persuasive in building a network of contacts, creating strong relationships with performing functional areas and clients -Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills -Experience or vast understanding of Project Controls (estimate/cost and schedule) -At least 3+ years of experience as a Risk Manager, or similar role, or 7+ years of related experience in lieu of BS degree

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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Security Clearance

-qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.