Senior Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Act as the risk management subject matter expert for assigned projects, programs, or portfolios.
• Develop and implement effective risk management frameworks and strategies tailored to client needs.
• Facilitate structured workshops to elicit assumptions, quantify uncertainty, and validate economic risk drivers.
• Maintain project risk registers and develop quantitative economic risk models to evaluate project outcomes.
• Conduct quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis (QCRA/QSRA) using probabilistic and simulation-based methods.
• Advise project leadership on risk-adjusted contingency and schedule reserve ranges.
• Prepare economic risk assessments, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior risk managers and other staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in risk management, construction management, project management, or contract management.
• Knowledge of risk management standards such as AACE International, PMI, or ISO 31000.
• Proven experience facilitating quantitative risk analysis (QRA) workshops for cost and schedule.
• Proficiency in cost risk analysis software (e.g., @Risk, Acumen Risk, Crystal Ball) and schedule risk analysis software (e.g., OPC, Primavera Risk Analysis).
• Experience managing and developing diverse teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PMI-RMP, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience in multiple sectors such as transportation, energy, or aviation.
• Practical knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Knowledge of planning tools like P6 or MS Project.
• Experience with FTA-funded programs and federal/state transportation regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave and paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave.

About the Company

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We are engineers, planners, technical experts, and strategic advisors dedicated to designing lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.