Manager Risk Management

About the Role

MOBCO Group is seeking a Manager Risk Management to oversee the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of project risks. This full-time position is based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on large-scale construction and mega projects. The role is critical for ensuring proactive risk control to safeguard project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify project risks across all phases, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project risk register, categorizing risks into technical, commercial, contractual, operational, safety, and external types.
• Conduct regular risk workshops with project stakeholders and discipline engineers.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, evaluating the probability and impact of risks on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis, identify critical risk drivers, and support Monte Carlo simulations and advanced risk modeling as required.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans for identified risks, coordinating with planning, cost control, and engineering teams for implementation.
• Track the effectiveness of risk response actions and escalate high-impact risks to senior management with recommended solutions.
• Integrate risk management processes with project planning and cost control functions, working closely with Planning and Cost Control Managers to assess schedule impact and financial exposure.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and project forecasting activities.
• Prepare regular risk reports, dashboards, and executive summaries, presenting status updates to project management and client representatives.
• Maintain documentation for risk audits, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Support the identification of risk-related contractual exposure and assist in delay analysis and claims preparation (EOT, disruption, etc.).
• Evaluate risk impact on contractual obligations and project milestones.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors, conducting risk review meetings to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Communicate critical risks clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• A strong engineering background is required.
• A minimum of 12+ years of experience in construction risk management or project controls, specifically within mega construction projects.
• Demonstrated strong analytical capabilities.
• Deep understanding of construction methodologies.
• Proven experience in managing complex project environments.

Work Environment

This role operates within a dynamic environment focused on large-scale construction and mega projects, requiring close collaboration with various project teams and stakeholders. The position is full-time and based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

MOBCO Group invites qualified candidates to apply for this position. The salary for this role will be discussed during the interview process.