Construction Risk Management Specialist IV

Overview

Job Title:

Construction Risk Management Specialist IV

Job Location:

Calgary, AB

Schedule:

Hybrid model – In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday;
Remote Wednesday and Friday

Safety Sensitive:
Drivers Abstract Required

Our client is seeking a Construction Risk Management Specialist IV to lead the implementation of an enterprise risk management framework across a diverse Major Projects portfolio. This 1-year contract role supports projects across liquids, gas, and utilities, and plays a key role in enabling informed, risk-based decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead the effective implementation of the risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, response, and ongoing monitoring and control.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on risk management support to multiple project teams across a diversified portfolio.
• Establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive project risk management plans.
• Facilitate qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and ensure timely updates to project risk registers.
• Deliver and coordinate risk management training sessions for key stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance in defining risk treatment strategies and developing appropriate mitigation and control plans.
• Monitor risk response progress, track changes in risk status, and escalate risks as required.
• Collaborate with project teams and project development groups to facilitate contingency planning sessions.
• Support project managers in leading risk-based decision-making processes.
• Lead constructability reviews and lessons learned sessions to drive continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 10% to project work sites as required.

• 8–15 years of progressive experience in project risk management, ideally within large or complex project environments.
• Strong working experience with Deltek or equivalent project management and risk management software (required).
• Demonstrated experience managing risk across multiple projects or portfolios.
• Ability to facilitate workshops, training sessions, and collaborative risk discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfort working in a hybrid work workplace with both in-office and remote collaboration.
• This is a safety-sensitive role; a valid Driver’s Abstract is required.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale projects across a diversified portfolio.
• A collaborative and professional environment focused on proactive risk management and project excellence.
• Hybrid work model supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Exposure to senior project leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• A chance to apply your expertise in a role that directly influences project outcomes and organizational success.