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WSP

Senior Risk Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

... contract or change management * Knowledge of general risk management and project control standards and frameworks, (e.g., AACE International, APM, IRM, Project Management Institute, ISO 31000)

McKesson

Sr. Manager, Contract Development

Irving, TX · On-site

$85K - $114K/yr

Risk Identification & Escalation: Identify emerging business, legal, operational, and process ... Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related ...

McKesson

Sr. Manager, Contract Development

Irving, TX · On-site

$85K - $114K/yr

Risk Identification & Escalation: Identify emerging business, legal, operational, and process ... Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related ...

DataBank

Insurance Risk Manager (Remote)

Dallas, TX · Remote

Oversee policy renewals, negotiate terms, and assist with broker selection and evaluation criteria ... Contract & Compliance Review * Review insurance requirements in contracts with vendors and clients ...

Origis Energy

Insurance Risk Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

Work with legal and procurement on insurance elements in customer and vendor contracts; develop ... Risk management designations from relevant industry educational institutions such as CPCU / ARM

Hut 8

Risk & Change Manager

Austin, TX

Risk Management Own the project risk register end to end: structured identification workshops ... Contract Compliance & Claims Avoidance Monitor notice requirements, time-bar clauses, and ...

Hut 8

Risk & Change Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Risk Management Own the project risk register end to end: structured identification workshops ... Contract Compliance & Claims Avoidance Monitor notice requirements, time-bar clauses, and ...

Baker Botts

Client & Vendor Risk Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE The Information Security Client & Vendor Risk Manager leads the firm's client due ... Partner with Procurement, IT, and Office of General Counsel to evaluate vendor contracts, negotiate ...

Hut 8

Risk & Change Manager

San Antonio, TX

Risk Management Own the project risk register end to end: structured identification workshops ... Contract Compliance & Claims Avoidance Monitor notice requirements, time-bar clauses, and ...

MasTec Inc

Contract/Risk Analyst

Dallas, TX · On-site

... pursuit. * Assist in developing standardized processes, templates, and internal controls related to contract review and risk management. * Support internal communication regarding high-risk ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Risk Manager Contract vs Risk Analyst?

AspectAssistant Risk Manager ContractRisk Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree in risk management, finance, or related field; certifications like CRM or ARM are a plusBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; certifications like FRM or CRM are common
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, insurance companies, or consulting firmsFinancial institutions, insurance companies, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries requiring risk oversight, supporting senior risk staffUsed for analyzing risks, data collection, and reporting

The Assistant Risk Manager Contract typically supports senior risk management staff by assisting with risk assessments and compliance, often working in a corporate environment. In contrast, a Risk Analyst focuses on analyzing data to identify potential risks, providing insights for decision-making. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, their daily tasks and responsibilities differ, with the Assistant Risk Manager Contract being more involved in risk oversight and the Risk Analyst specializing in data analysis.

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Senior Risk Manager

WSP

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description


This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join our Project Controls group in Houston, TX.
Your Impact
  • Act as the risk management subject matter expert on assigned project, program, portfolio being accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commissions.
  • Develop effective risk management framework / strategy.
  • Plan, design, and implement risk management processes tailored to the client's needs and aligned with best practice (e.g., AACE International, Project Management Institute, ISO 31000).
  • Facilitate structured discussions and workshops to elicit assumptions, quantify uncertainty, and validate economic risk drivers with technical and project stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain project and/or program risk registers with input from project and client team members.
  • Develop and maintain quantitative economic risk models to evaluate the probability and impact of alternative project outcomes, including downside and upside scenarios.
  • Conduct quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis (QCRA/QSRA) using probabilistic and simulation based methods to evaluate forecast uncertainty and outcome distributions.
  • Analyze economic drivers of project risk, including market conditions, labor and commodity trends, productivity assumptions, and systemic risk factors.
  • Prepare economic risk assessments, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support project managers, executives, and clients in strategic decision making.
  • Advise project leadership on risk adjusted contingency and schedule reserve ranges based on quantitative economic analysis.
  • Prepare project and/or program risk reports as required.
  • Support project teams in developing and implementing appropriate internal and external response plans for critical risks.
  • Work with project teams to determine appropriate contingency and schedule reserve amounts.
  • Provide training to junior risk managers and other staff as required.
  • Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture point of view.
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviors and maintain effective working relationships based on diplomacy while maintaining independence and not swayed in judgment or course of actions.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills (i.e., ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously).
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Travel as required

Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Finance, or relevant field
  • 12 years of experience in risk management; construction management; project management; and/or contract or change management
  • Knowledge of general risk management and project control standards and frameworks, (e.g., AACE International, APM, IRM, Project Management Institute, ISO 31000).
  • Experience in facilitating quantitative risk analysis (QRA) workshops on cost and schedule.
  • Experience in conceptualizing and developing risk models using analytical methods.
  • Working knowledge of cost risk analysis software (@Risk, Acumen Risk, Crystal Ball etc.) and schedule risk analysis software (OPC, Primavera Risk Analysis, etc.).
  • Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
  • Experience in preparing risk reports and documentation
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Engineering / Economics / Project Controls Management background.
  • Experience in multiple sectors (e.g., transportation, energy, aviation etc.) and familiar with project/program delivery processes.
  • PMP, PMI-RMP or other certification
  • Experience in effectively reporting and communicating risk analysis outcomes to wider project team.
  • Experience in Strategic and / or Enterprise Risk Management is a plus
  • Experience in FTA funded programs
  • Knowledge and understanding of Federal, state, and local transportation administration regulations and policies
  • Practical Knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
  • Commercial acumen in relation to business development
  • Knowledge of planning tools (e.g., P6, MS Project)

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About Us
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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