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Risk Manager (Commercial/Technical)

Jacobs
Jacobs Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Jacobs is seeking candidates for a Risk Manager (Commercial / Technical) to implement risk management methodology & risk management tools, providing supporting guidance to stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood, applied and used consistently.

Manage program / project risk for specific clients following Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA) and ISO 31000 guidelines.

Define risk management framework (policy, strategy, plan), establish risk management process, and organize risk management resources with leadership support.

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.

Manage the assessment, evaluation, prioritization, and update 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.

Lead and participate in regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and sanction risks, able to apply Monte Carlo analysis to inform and recommend appropriate mitigation actions and ensure progress to recovery plans.

Direct and review the cost of mitigation action, 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.

Position may at time require minor supporting of Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) to including tracking Builder’s Risk claims and managing Insurance Administrators.

BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

At least 3 years of experience as a Risk Manager, or similar role, or 7 years of related experience in lieu of BS 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

Ideally You'll Also Have :

Experience with litigation and / or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including change order / claim negotiations, mediation, and arbitration, preferably involving construction claims in the public sector

Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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