Construction Risk Manager

Construction Risk Manager

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

• Manage program/project risk for specific clients following Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA).
• Lead and participate in regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and sanction risks, applying Monte Carlo analysis to inform and recommend appropriate mitigation actions and ensure progress to recovery plans.
• Manage the assessment, evaluation, prioritization, and updating of risks for all Programs or Projects classified as A (high risk) or B (medium risk). Monitor and measure the associated mitigation actions to prevent risk occurrence.
• Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and Training with the project teams and program departments, identify and define risks, evaluate potential impact, and develop effective risk mitigation measures to diminish potential budget and schedule impacts to projects or the program.
• Define risk management framework (policy, strategy, plan), establish risk management process, and organize risk management resources with leadership support.
• Direct and review the cost of mitigation actions, budget and actual (both in the risk register and work breakdown structure) and evaluate risks to ensure the Program or Project contingency reserve value is accurate and rigorous cost controls are applied. Perform cost/benefit analysis against contingency reserve actions.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, semi‑annual, and annual reports for risk data, and conduct multiple Risk Assessment Briefings for client and program management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• At least 5+ years of experience as a Risk Manager, or similar role, or 7+ years of related industry experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience or vast understanding of Project Controls (estimate/cost and schedule).
• Excellent knowledge of risk methodology and tools, knowledge of key functional disciplines including Engineering, Operations, and Procurement.
• Effective & persuasive in building a network of contacts, creating strong relationships with performing functional areas and clients.

• Experience working on major construction projects/programs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 31000 or similar standards, although not a requirement.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job posted on November 21, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.