Job Description
We have been creating and delivering innovative infrastructure all around the world, for over 100 years. We help our clients navigate uncertainty, solve complex problems, and optimise outcomes. We challenge traditional solutions, encouraging collaboration and diversity of thought through fresh perspectives.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Risk Manager to join our join our ever-expanding Project, Program, Commercial and Construction Management (PPCM) practice where you’ll work alongside purpose driven, high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs across sectors in the NASA region.
Your role will also work closely with Project teams to support the delivery of projects as the go-to technical Risk Manager. Your responsibilities also expand in areas such as:
- Leads project team in delivery of risk management for large projects/programmes in the development, implementation and quality assurance of bespoke risk management methods, techniques and tools, risk policies, Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS), and the Risk Management Plan (RMP).
- Understands and applies relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and guidelines pertaining to risk management including ISO 31000.
- Interfaces with clients, project managers and design managers to achieve risk identification and control integration with the wider project teams
- Provides Multi industry/domain experience when directing the coordination of risk management principles with associated Project Management/ Project Controls disciplines
- Conducts both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment to support informed and evidence-based decision-making
- Provides complex risk analytics for projects, portfolios and programmes
- Advises and guides clients and colleagues through risk management and mitigation principles and apply these to achieve solutions
- Supports in creating, developing, and embedding technical excellence across the PPCM practice.
- Directs the development of the MM risk management capability.
- Supports business development for risk management opportunities.
- Contributes to the development of Risk Management profession through industry presentations, contributing articles to relevant journals and establishing relationships with industry bodies
Candidate Specification
What you will bring to the team:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, for example Engineering or Science qualifications or related discipline
- Highly experienced in providing Board level risk intelligence and supports risk-based decisions with bespoke analytics
- Knowledge and use of risk analysis software such as @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA), Safran, Active Risk Manager (ARM), or similar highly preferred
- Familiarity with ISO Risk 31000 highly preferred
- PMI-RMP or RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional certification must be obtained within 6 months to 1 year of starting the role
- Experience with management of quality and risk objectives are key
- A commitment to client centricity, enabling positive, collaborative, respectful and inclusive team environments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English
- Mentor junior members of staff and upskill them as future leaders
Salary Range for NYC: $120,000 – $135,000
Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance
Job Profile
Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
Other Information
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Equal employment opportunity is the law. English version , Spanish version , Chinese version .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence