Sr. Risk Manager

Are you detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about managing risks?  As a Risk Manager, you will play a crucial role in our organization by supporting construction contract review process. Your expertise will be invaluable as you identify, evaluate and propose effective strategies to mitigate risks during the project.

This position will support our Susquehanna River Rail Bridge project, a $1.7B mega project in Maryland. A Joint Venture between Flatiron and Herzog, are set to replace the 117 year old, two-track movable Susquehanna River Rail Bridge connecting Perryville and Havre de Grace.

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to shape successful project outcomes and safeguard our interests.  

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

• Analyzes proposal and contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.  

• Identifies and pursues risk mitigation and risk transfer opportunities in close collaboration with the operational pursuit teams, business development, legal, insurance, and procurement. 

• Coordinates all risk review and management activities throughout the various Bid Review Committee (BRC) phases to ensure all key risks resolved by time of bid delivery.  

• Develops risk transfer strategies for joint venture, design agreements and main subcontracts.  

• Prepares opinions and facilitates executive decision making with respect to key issues in project pursuits.  

• Develops risk review and control tools, including policies, processes and systems.  

• Forms trustful relationships key with stakeholders in estimating, business development, operations, and create alignment on the Company’s risk management philosophies.   

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field required.
• 7+ years’ experience with construction project contracts required.
• Experience with contracts, negotiations, pursuit management preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Strong collaboration and team player attitude.
• Real-time tracking of safety, supply chain, labor, and weather risks (e.g., integrating risk registers with daily site reports).
• Clear escalation paths for emerging risks (e.g., design changes, delays) and collaboration with Project Controls to quantify cost/schedule impacts.
• Post-event root-cause analysis and updates to mitigation strategies (missing in current JD).
• OSHA compliance, safety audits, and toolbox talks to align risk mitigation with on-site realities.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.