Reports directly to both the Project Controls Manager and the Project Manager, ensuring alignment and oversight of project-related activities.
Job Summary:
The Senior Project Risk Engineer plays a pivotal role in proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks throughout the entirety of large-scale construction and infrastructure initiatives, spanning every stage from initial design to final construction, commissioning, and verification.
This position entails crafting and sustaining detailed risk management strategies and registers, performing both qualitative and quantitative risk evaluations—including Monte Carlo simulations—and delivering strategic recommendations to mitigate risks tied to scope, schedule, cost, resources, quality, and regulatory adherence.
This role demands close coordination with project teams, the PMO, and stakeholders to proactively identify risks, implement targeted mitigation strategies, and ensure project objectives are met on schedule.
Key Duties & Accountabilities:
The position entails collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project milestones, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. Responsibilities include analyzing data to identify trends, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership, and overseeing the implementation of process improvements. Additionally, the role requires coordinating with stakeholders to align business objectives with operational execution, managing budgets to optimize resource allocation, and mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in industry-specific tools, and the ability to communicate complex insights clearly are essential for success in this role.
Analyze and thoroughly understand the project scope, design specifications, cost estimates, and schedule documentation across multiple projects.
Conduct risk identification and quantification workshops, ensuring all identified risks are systematically included in the risk register.
Construct Monte Carlo simulations to measure and assess the risks identified during the workshop.
Compile comprehensive monthly evaluations of project risks in written report format.
Develop tailored Risk Management solutions promptly to address emerging project threats.
Actively engage in all QHSE Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Programs on a consistent basis.
Attend scheduled meetings concerning departmental operations and project advancements to ensure alignment and address key objectives.
Observe workplace conditions and activities thoroughly, promptly identifying any unsafe practices or behaviors. Immediately address hazards to mitigate risks and ensure a secure environment for all personnel. Document and report all observed safety concerns through the appropriate channels to maintain compliance and prevent future incidents.
Ensures the successful execution and strict compliance with Occupational Health & Safety policies.
Experience
A relevant bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or project management is required.
With a minimum of eight years of experience in engineering and/or project management, candidates must have held a Senior Risk Engineer role on mega projects.
A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in a comparable position is required.
Proven expertise in project controls best practices, processes, and tools is required.
Experienced in utilizing Palisade @RISK for conducting cost risk assessments is required.
Proficient in utilizing Primavera Risk Analysis to evaluate and assess project schedule risks is required.
Proven proficiency in utilizing Primavera P6 scheduling software is required.
Proven expertise in leveraging standard Microsoft Office applications with a high degree of proficiency.
Seasoned professional with extensive, hands-on involvement in a diverse portfolio of construction initiatives and programs, encompassing oil and gas infrastructure and facility developments.
Proven expertise encompassing a minimum of five years conducting both qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, with proficiency in utilizing specialized risk assessment tools.
Hard Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau; experience with programming languages like Python or R; familiarity with statistical modeling, machine learning, or predictive analytics; knowledge of data visualization techniques; expertise in database management and query optimization; understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); experience with big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, spark); ability to work with ETL processes and data pipelines; strong grasp of statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS).
Demonstrated expertise in project management, with a proven capacity to effectively plan, organize, and oversee large-scale initiatives from inception to completion.
Cost estimation requires the ability to evaluate and project the financial implications of risk impacts using Expected Monetary Value techniques.
Skilled in identifying, evaluating, and addressing potential project risks through proactive risk management strategies.
Proficient in data analysis, with a strong ability to interpret and effectively present quantitative data.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively lead and inspire project teams, driving them toward the successful completion of objectives.
Skilled in coordinating schedules and effectively negotiating realistic deadlines, ensuring commitments are met with precision and accountability.
Demonstrates exceptional ability to articulate information and ideas clearly to stakeholders.
Soft Skills: Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving are essential attributes for this role. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Additionally, adaptability and time management skills are crucial to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. A proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning further enhance the candidate’s suitability for this position.
Proven leadership capabilities are essential, including the capacity to proactively assume responsibility and effectively steer a team toward achieving shared objectives.
Demonstrates exceptional capability to efficiently coordinate intricate assignments while maintaining a clear focus on critical priorities.
The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal abilities, ensuring clear and persuasive interactions with stakeholders, colleagues, and all project contributors.
Analytical thinking encompasses the ability to systematically evaluate problems, derive actionable solutions, and make informed decisions grounded in data-driven insights.
Professional Rewriting:
Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, fostering a cohesive team dynamic to successfully accomplish project objectives.
Problem-solving mindset—demonstrating a proactive willingness and strong capacity to tackle obstacles while devising creative and effective solutions.
Demonstrated capacity to effectively allocate resources and consistently deliver work within prescribed deadlines.
Interpersonal skills encompass the ability to cultivate meaningful connections and promote effective teamwork with stakeholders and colleagues.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
8 - 10 years
