Senior Risk Consultant - Construction

Description

The Senior Risk Consultant will work closely with project teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure that potential risks are effectively managed from planning through completion. This role involves developing risk mitigation strategies, monitoring risk exposure, and communicating findings to senior management.

Risk management activities must align with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices, including health and safety, environmental guidelines, and applicable SOX controls. The consultant will also contribute to training initiatives that enhance risk handling capabilities across the organization.

• Conduct risk assessments across planning, design, execution, and completion phases.
• Identify financial, operational, environmental, legal, and safety risks impacting project delivery.
• Use quantitative and qualitative techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulations and decision trees, to evaluate risk likelihood and impact.
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies, including insurance, contingency plans, and contract management.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to implement and monitor risk management plans.
• Maintain and update the project risk register to reflect evolving risk profiles.
• Prepare and present regular risk reports highlighting exposure, issues, and mitigation effectiveness.
• Perform cost‑benefit analysis of risk management options to determine cost‑effective solutions.
• Facilitate discussions on risk tolerance to ensure alignment with the project's risk framework.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, health and safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and SOX controls where applicable.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance organization‑wide risk management knowledge.

Requirements

Turner & Townsend is seeking a risk analyst with a background in life‑sciences facilities projects to join the project management function on a large‑scale construction effort. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering construction project control services and will support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for risk analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contract management, and project management principles.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to spot subtle risk indicators.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a flexible, healthy work environment that respects work‑life balance and supports employee success both on the job and in life. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and all applicant information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. On‑site presence may vary depending on client needs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance