About the Role
Bechtel Corporation is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join the team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Expo 2030 Riyadh project. This senior position is responsible for managing the project's comprehensive risk management program, providing guidance and subject matter expertise to stakeholders. The role requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills to drive focus on Project Risk Management (PRM) and integrate it across the project scope.
The Expo 2030 Riyadh project, themed "Foresight for Tomorrow," aims to promote sustainable development and innovation. Bechtel is partnering with the Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC) to manage the infrastructure program, which includes early works, utilities, and public spaces for an event projected to attract over 40 million visitors. The project's master plan adheres to international sustainability standards and is intended to transition into a mixed-use legacy development post-event.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement an integrated risk management strategy, including plans, processes, and procedures, aligned with international best practices.
- Maintain and report on Risk and Opportunities statistics, monitoring the effectiveness of the Risk Management system at Project and Program levels.
- Support and monitor the implementation of risk functions across various projects.
- Facilitate risk and opportunity workshops for projects.
- Provide expert advice on schedule and cost risk analysis during risk workshops.
- Consolidate risks from Project to Program and Portfolio levels for overall review and reporting.
- Report Risk Metrics and graphical displays, including dashboards, to Project Management.
- Work with limited supervision to meet multiple deadlines under pressure.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, or Management is the minimum requirement; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in Qualitative Risk Analysis.
- Ability to support and perform Quantitative Schedule Risk Management (QSRA).
- Proven experience in facilitating risk workshops, risk reviews, and sessions.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in engineering and construction, with at least 5 years in a direct management responsibility role.
- In lieu of a degree, 20+ years of related work experience is required.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Expertise in Project Risk Management (PRM) and a holistic approach to risk management at the Portfolio and/or Program level.
- Proficiency in Qualitative Risk Analysis and the ability to support Quantitative Schedule Risk Management (QSRA).
- Experience in facilitating risk and opportunity workshops and conducting schedule/cost risk analysis.
- Skilled in developing and presenting Risk Metrics and Dashboards.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to multiple levels of management.
- Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities, with the ability to lead within a multinational organization.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and a high level of energy.
- Knowledge of discipline risks across all project stages, including procurement/contractual, QHSE, and reputational risks.
- Familiarity with industry-standard risk management software such as SAFRAN, ARM, and @Risk is preferred.
- Knowledge of International Risk Standards such as ISO 31000, PMBok, and associated standards like ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
Work Environment and Logistics
This is a full-time, office/project-based position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Relocation assistance is authorized for national and international candidates on a single status basis. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience.
