Risk Manager

About the Position

Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge where your expertise in scheduling and risk management will directly impact major infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Risk Manager to join our team—someone who thrives on solving complex scheduling puzzles, mitigating risks before they become roadblocks, and ensuring large-scale programs stay on track. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of project success, leveraging cutting-edge tools like Primavera P6, Monte Carlo analysis, and forensic scheduling techniques to drive efficiency and clarity. If you have a passion for precision, a knack for problem-solving, and the leadership skills to guide stakeholders through the intricacies of project scheduling and risk assessment, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time, onsite/hybrid position located in the greater NYC area and is anticipated to last 3 years. 

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze owner/project manager and contractor prepared CPM schedules, baseline schedules, and monthly schedule updates to identify critical paths, near critical paths, milestone impacts, phasing shifts and potential trends. 
• Analyze schedules for opportunities to reduce schedule risk, critical path duration, and recover delays by creating and analyzing what-if schedules. 
• Develop and implement governance structures for risk management.
• Perform schedule audits on project schedules to ensure data is “risk ready.”
• Perform schedule Monte Carlo analysis on client’s schedule.
• Analyze contractor delay claims including owner risk through the application of forensic scheduling principles for merit, quantity, concurrent delays, excusable versus inexcusable delays, compensable versus non-compensable delays, et cetera. 
• Continuous analysis of schedules and provision of alternatives and expected outcomes to avoid any schedule delays.  
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to schedules for purposes of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs). 
• 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.
• Lead risk workshop sessions for risk identification and planning.
• Lead uncertainty ranging sessions to support a Monte Carlo analysis.
• Manage the client’s update cycles, continuous risk monitoring techniques, reports, and dashboards.
• Apply schedule risk management techniques for risk management purposes; support risk register updates; support risk assessment to prepare for contingencies. 
• Perform cost Monte Carlo analysis (quantitative) on the project or program cost estimate.
• Prepare and present schedule analysis presentations.

Skills and Attributes

• Adaptability to technological advancements in scheduling, software tools, project management systems, which may require “out of the box” thinking and application.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, under pressure and successfully prioritize deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships. 
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience. 
• 10+ years’ experience in risk management with CPM construction scheduling for complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large programs (e.g., $500M+) utilizing quality and risk-based thinking.
• Experience working on teams for large, complex infrastructure design-build programs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, and cashflow management.
• Experience creating and presenting technical presentations in group settings and meetings. 
• Experience in risk analysis techniques for CPM schedules (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis). 
• Strong forensic CPM scheduling skills regarding analyzing delay claims, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Project Analyzer, etc.) 
• Experience with cost and schedule Monte Carlo software programs (e.g., Primavera Risk).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6 and/or Oracle Primavera Cloud.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management. 
• PMP, PMI-SP, and/or AACE PSP certification.  
• Expert level forensic scheduling skills, including the use of forensic scheduling software (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Oracle Cloud Analytics, and Project Analyzer). 
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and industry safety standards (e.g., OSHA).
• Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection, OSHA, and other necessary regulations.
• The salary range listed for this role is $124k-$200k/yr ($60-$98/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.

Compensation Details

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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 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 Personal Financial Planning Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #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.

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