Risk Management Specialist

Empire State Building New York

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Risk Identification & Assessment. 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. Risk Strategy & Policy Development. Develop and implement Risk Management Plans (RM - Ps) 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. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement. Partner with project managers, program leadership, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure integrated risk management across all project phases. Provide risk advisory support to project teams during planning, execution, and closeout. Communication & Reporting. 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. Monitoring & Controls. 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. Required Qualifications. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or program risk management within construction, infrastructure, or related industries. Certifications:Risk Management Professional (RMP), Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP), or Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP) preferred. Ability to obtain certification within six (6) months is strongly encouraged. Key Skills & Competencies. Analytical Expertise: Strong data analysis, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities, including quantitative risk analysis. Technical Skills: Experience with risk modeling tools, schedule analysis, and cost forecasting methodologies. Communication: Ability to distill complex risk concepts into clear, business-focused insights. Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams. Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, documentation, and process consistency.

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