Turner & Townsend · 2 days ago
Associate Director, Risk Management - Civil Infrastructure
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company specializing in transforming projects in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. They are seeking an Associate Director in Risk Management who will provide specialist input to project teams in developing risk plans, assessing risks, and implementing mitigation measures to manage risks effectively.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Ability to establish the Risk Management Framework and develop the strategy, the methodology and the tools to identify, assess, monitor and report project, program and strategic risks
An effective risk professional’s toolset and experience of applying this to address real issues, identify solutions and help to embed them
Extensive experience of quantified risk analysis, with numeracy and attention to detail. A proven ability to analyze data and build models using software packages and programming languages
Substantial experience of technical leadership and delivery of complex projects
Prepare and manage a risk evaluation process to include risk identification, evaluation (qualification and quantification), implementation of mitigation measures
Monitor and control risks with project teams and clients using Project Risk Register and ensure to measure effectiveness of risk mitigations
Coordinate with project teams to continuously identify opportunities to provide efficiencies to the overall project performance: reducing project schedule, reducing project costs, improving performance, enhancing Stakeholder collaboration
Develop risk contingency using Monte Carlo simulation technique on both cost and schedule to determine adequate contingency allowances
Coordinates with project/program managers, project controls staff and other project team members to quantify potential cost and schedule impacts associated with risk and change
Facilitate risk workshops making sure attendees are educated in their role, the process, the assessment criteria and their post workshop responsibilities
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities to establish and maintain effective working relationships based on diplomacy while maintaining independence and not swayed in judgment or course of actions
Performs other duties as assigned
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualification
Required
Degree in Mathematics, Business, Analytics, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or relevant field
7+ Years Relevant experience
In lieu of education, 10 Years of experience in risk management; construction management; and/or project management
Experience of risk management and analysis in a major project environment
Expert user of Excel, @RISK (QCRA) and Primavera Risk Analysis (QSRA)
Have good written and verbal communication skills
Can deliver written and oral reports in an objective and persuasive manner
You'll be a self-starter who can manage their own time and proactively seeks and executes activities that will add value to their function
Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by Turner & Townsend health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to Turner & Townsend's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by Turner & Townsend's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Travel as required
Preferred
Knowledge of FTA OP40c
Experience working on major infrastructure projects delivering rail projects
Previously undertaken the role of Risk Manager (or: Assistant Risk Manager, Risk Engineer, Risk Analyst or Risk Champion)
PMP and/or similar Project and Risk Management Certificate/Credentials
Benefits
A healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Company
Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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