Assistant Risk Manager

Description

Position Overview 

Assistant Risk Manager: This position works in close coordination with and under the direction of the Risk Manager and ensures that risk assignments are delivered on time and within budget. He or she will be responsible for the implementation of best practices for risk management of projects, work on risk analysis assignments, ensure adherence to project budgets, and interface with clients where necessary.

Requirements

  The ideal candidate will possess the following:

· Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with relevant Risk Management Experience commensurate with the position sought, supporting multi-million dollar construction projects of increasing complexity.

· Accreditations from AACE-PRMP/DRMP/CFCC, CMAA, PMI- RMP, or equivalent in risk management.

· Relevant experience in Risk Analysis:

o Experience in qualitative and quantitative risk analysis on construction projects, including development, maintenance, and update of risk registers; probability and impact analysis of project-related risks; proficiency with development and usage of project schedules for risk analysis, probabilistic estimates of project cost and schedule, including performing Monte Carlo simulations; and related qualitative and quantitative risk analysis methodology.

o Familiarity with literature in the field of project risk analysis is required; thought leadership (articles, presentations, etc.) is preferred.

· Experience with transit projects, including rail transit, is strongly preferred, especially with transit agencies in the New York-New Jersey-Philadelphia region as well as experience on large and complex projects ($100MM+).

· Proficiency with multiple discipline-specific software applications such as Primavera (P6), Primavera Risk Analysis or equivalent, and Microsoft Office Applications.

· Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes. 

· Leadership ability and strong management skills with prior supervision preferred.

· Adept with PC operating systems, with competency in several basic software applications.

· Communicating effectively in writing and verbally.