Risk Manager

STV is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Risk Management Specialist to join our Project Controls team. This role is critical to supporting successful program and project delivery by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to quality, schedule, and financial performance.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in construction risk management, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex risk data into actionable insights for project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Identification & Assessment
Lead and facilitate structured risk identification workshops with project teams and stakeholders
Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies to identify and evaluate risks impacting project timelines, budgets, and quality
Analyze project documentation, including schedules, contracts, and site conditions, to uncover vulnerabilities
Perform cost and schedule uncertainty modeling, including Monte Carlo simulations, to evaluate potential variance from baseline assumptions
Develop and maintain comprehensive risk registers and event models
Risk Strategy & Policy Development
Develop and implement Risk Management Plans (RMPs) aligned with project and program requirements
Establish standardized risk management processes and frameworks to protect client interests
Support continuous improvement of risk methodologies, tools, and reporting practices
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with project managers, program leadership, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure integrated risk management across all project phases
Provide risk advisory support to project teams during planning, execution, and closeout
Communication & Reporting
Translate complex risk assessments into clear, actionable insights for project teams and leadership
Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries
Facilitate risk review meetings with internal and client stakeholders
Monitoring & Controls
Continuously monitor projects for emerging risks and changing conditions
Update risk mitigation strategies and response plans as needed
Provide regular reporting on risk exposure, mitigation progress, and forecast impacts to senior leadership
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or program risk management within construction, infrastructure, or related industries
Certifications:
o Risk Management Professional (RMP), Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP), or Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP) preferred
o Ability to obtain certification within six (6) months is strongly encouraged
Key Skills & Competencies
Analytical Expertise: Strong data analysis, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities, including quantitative risk analysis
Technical Skills: Experience with risk modeling tools, schedule analysis, and cost forecasting methodologies
Communication: Ability to distill complex risk concepts into clear, business-focused insights
Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, documentation, and process consistency
Compensation Range:
$133,635.31 - $152,726.06
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.