Risk Manager

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AECOM is looking for a Risk Manager to join our Tucson, AZ, or San Diego, CA, or Phoenix, AZ, or El Paso, TX, or Carlsbad, NM office to support Federal projects and programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support risk assessments, develop and organize risk mitigation plans, and develop tracking mechanisms to control the effectiveness of risk management. • Develop and undertake advanced Quantitative Risk Analysis, including Cost, Schedule, and integrated Cost and Schedule analyses, to enable robust forecasting and tracking of risk exposure. • Assist in the execution and maintenance of Construction risk management service framework, including data use case execution that reflect project/program direction and opportunities. • Recognize and manage Construction risks and assist in putting in place appropriate mitigation plans and communicate these to avoid surprises with key stakeholders. • Conduct constructability reviews, schedule critical reviews, and scrutinize cost estimates, understanding areas of uncertainty. • Assist in the development of ad hoc Construction risk communiques supporting decision points in the project. • Review project documents, analyze project data, and develop Construction Risk Registers. • Work with project teams on Construction risk allocation and risk transfer mechanisms. • Prepare Construction Risk Assessment presentations and prepare presentations of the projects risk profile. • Promote, set up, and implement a risk management system, making it appropriate to the needs of the project through the project lifecycle. • Develop and implement project risk management plans. • Deliver discrete risk interventions and embedded risk management services. • Deliver value and reduce risk exposure through active mitigation of threats and maximization of opportunities. • Undertake day-to-day risk management activities, including identification, prioritization, register management, action planning, and monitoring. • Produce periodic risk reporting, including profiled risk expenditure, impacted risk/drawdown, and risk exposure changes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors/Associates degree + 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. • Due to the nature of the project, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in quantitative/qualitative cost/schedule risk assessments within Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Program and Project Management. • Extensive experience in the application of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) techniques and tools, for example: @Risk and Primavera Risk Analysis (previously Pertmaster), including the analysis of complex logic-linked cost-loaded schedules. • Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation and any experience with applicable software, such as P6 Risk Analyzer, or Crystal Ball. • Experience using Enterprise Risk Management tools, for example, Active Risk Manager (ARM), Predict!, and Oracle PPM (P6R). • Experience in the delivery of risk throughout the project lifecycle, including support of investment decisions and delivery/implementation phases and at Program or Strategic level. • Experience in the construction or infrastructure sectors.

About AECOM:

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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What Makes AECOM a Great Place to Work:

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here, youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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