Overview You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold — project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
Responsibilities Manage procedures and work instructions related to risk and opportunity management
Develop a risk breakdown structure aligned with project WBS and CBS
Design the human and material resources required to complete risk management services on a project successfully
Prepare risk training materials and train the team on the principle of Risk Management
Forecast market trends in risk management and collaborate with Risk V to implement process improvements or efficiencies
Provide technical support to the management of project risk through the facilitation of regular risk reviews at the project and program level
Maintain risk registers at the project and program level
Perform quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis using risk management software (like Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Acumen Risk, etc.) and provide the interpretation of analysis results (like Distribution S Curve Graph, Sensitivity Analysis Tornado Chart)
Establish detailed project and program risk reports including P50 and P80 cost and schedule risk exposures
Clarify with risk owners that mitigation actions are on track
Ensure compliance with the risk management plan, procedures, and requirements of the assigned scope of work by all program team members
Review contractor progress reports and identify the risks impacting project cost and schedule and reflect them in the risk register, while working closely with the team and stakeholders
Liaise with scheduling to prepare high-level schedules (or assess detailed schedules) to be used for quantitative schedule risk analysis and define the link between risks, duration uncertainties, and schedule activities
Collaborate with cost to monitor project contingency utilization and alignment with cost risk exposures
Provide input for project and program-level reporting
Evaluate risk mitigation effectiveness by consulting with clients, staff, and assigned Risk V
Guide and train Risk Levels I to III technically
Authorize related work and control the delivery of the project per the project plan
Monitor staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines




Clarify and resolve internal quality control checks and issues for the project
Define risk management success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle
Recommend and manage project and program risk management expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders
Complete any tasks assigned by Risk V or higher in an efficient and timely manner
Qualifications Minimum of 8 years of experience in Risk Management
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Holding recognized certifications including RMP® – Risk Management Professional
Bonus Points Strong understanding of prevailing Risk Management methods
Extensive knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Mastery of Risk Management software Active Risk Manager (ARM), Oracle Primavera Risk Analyzer (OPRA), Acumen Risk, etc.
Proficient in Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse and MS Project
Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimal input from leadership
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
Effectively leads multi-resource risk teams
Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment promoting effective leadership and teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Great people skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Works in a fast-paced project environment with the ability to respond to changing priorities from different levels of the organization
Experience providing effective risk training and guidance to individuals and teams
Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, positive team environment, supporting teams through key priorities
Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
Compensation Role Location: British Columbia
Annual Salary Range: $118K to $168K
Benefits Work on the largest and most complex capital programs, enabling efficient use of capital and higher ROI
Work with purpose:



create positive change and make the world better for our people, clients, and communities, embracing sustainability in everything we do
Work with reach: collaborate with top companies across 120 countries and 40 industries as part of a global team
Grow and Thrive Professionally: receive investment in learning and development, leadership training, creative problem-solving workshops, and technical upskilling
Make a difference: participate in corporate citizenship, employee resource groups, eco-actions, and development partnership projects
Awards and Recognition: Accenture is recognized as a leader within program management and capital project professional services
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Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc. (Accenture I&CP;), formerly Comtech Group Inc., now a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing [email protected]. Accenture I&CP; offers employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive setting that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Accenture I&CP; is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Sr. Risk Specialist, COM (British Columbia)
🏢 Comtech Group
📍 British Columbia