Risk Management Specialist (Contract)
Category: Program & Project Management
Employment Type: Contingent / Contract
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Duration: Long-term assignment (~12+ months)
Travel: Minimal to none
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Risk Management Specialist to support a portfolio of large-scale capital projects within the energy and utilities sector. This role is responsible for leading the implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework across multiple projects, ensuring effective identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of project risks.
This position partners closely with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive risk-informed decision-making and enhance overall project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of a structured project risk management framework across multiple projects
- Facilitate risk identification, assessment, response planning, and monitoring/control activities
- Develop, maintain, and continuously update risk registers
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analyses, including scenario modeling
- Support risk-based decision-making by providing insights and recommendations to project teams
- Establish and manage project risk management plans
- Monitor risk response effectiveness and escalate critical risks as needed
- Lead and facilitate risk workshops, contingency planning sessions, and stakeholder meetings
- Deliver training sessions on risk management processes, tools, and best practices
- Collaborate with project teams to support constructability reviews and lessons learned sessions
- Provide subject matter expertise on risk treatment strategies and control measures
Required Qualifications
- 8–15 years of experience in project risk management, preferably within large capital or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience supporting multiple concurrent projects or project portfolios
- Hands-on experience with quantitative risk analysis tools such as @RISK, Deltek, or similar
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and methodologies
- Experience facilitating risk workshops and stakeholder engagements
- Proven ability to influence project teams and leadership in risk-based decision-making
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in energy, utilities, or major infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations and advanced risk modeling techniques
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Additional Information
- Safety-sensitive role
- Background screening may include a driver’s abstract
- No international travel required
*Please note that assignment durations, pay rates, and job duties are subject to our Client’s business needs and project requirements.
*We may use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.
