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Risk Specialist

Luster National
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Job Description

Job Description

About the Position

We are seeking experienced and results-driven Risk Specialists to join our team and support the implementation of critical processes that ensure safety, resilience, and compliance across large-scale heavy civil projects and programs. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, contributing to the overall success of the project while collaborating with a high-performing team of professionals. If you have a proven track record in risk management, a passion for infrastructure development, and excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments, this position is ideal for you!

This posting is for future long-term, full-time, on-site positions located in the greater Houston metro area or potentially other areas around the state.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the creation of a risk management plan, risk policies, and procedures.
  • Responsible for risk management including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
  • Develop risk register format including scoring system, fields to track, and risk breakdown structures.
  • Manage the client's update cycles, continuous risk monitoring techniques, reports, and dashboards.
  • Expertise in developing comprehensive project schedules, including task sequencing, duration estimation, and milestone identification to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Ability to identify and prioritize the most crucial tasks that impact project timelines, ensuring potential risks to the schedule are proactively managed.
  • Proficiency in coordinating and allocating resources efficiently to prevent bottlenecks and ensure all project activities align with the schedule, minimizing the impact of risk.
  • Lead risk workshop sessions for risk identification and planning.
  • Manage the interaction between all project stakeholders relative to risk management.
  • Manage contract risk including coordination of contract review with legal, bonds, insurance, etc.
  • Review and analyze terms and conditions associated with proposed Controlled Insurance Programs.
  • Coordinates operations & management, safety, human resources, legal and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement governance structures for risk management.
  • Conduct training sessions for team members on risk management practices.
  • Collaborate with IT to ensure data security and compliance.

Skills and Attributes

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
  • Possess excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail with excellent follow-through.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 years' experience in risk management in architecture, engineering, or construction industries.
  • Experience working on teams for large, complex infrastructure design-build programs.
  • Experience managing large programs (e.g., $500M ) utilizing quality and risk-based thinking.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Project Management certifications from major organizations such as PMI or AACEi.
  • Experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
  • Experience with cost and schedule Monte Carlo software programs such as Primavera Risk.
  • Working knowledge of schedule review software such as Acumen Fuse.
  • Transit project and design-build experience.
  • Experience with and / or training in ISO 9001.
  • Compensation Details

    The salary range listed for this role is $90k-$134k / yr; $43-$64 / hr. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, etc.

    Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent / Elder Care)
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
  • 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
  • Formal Career Planning and Professional Development Program
  • 2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
  • Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
  • Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
  • Free Financial Planning Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus #IN-LNJS
  • Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

    All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and / or federal regulations.

    This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

    Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

    Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.

    Salary : $90,000 - $134,000

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