Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Risk Management Consultant, COM
Full-time

Job No. 1715 | Vancouver

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Internal Title: Risk IV

Manage procedures and work instructions related to risk and opportunity management in construction management of Large Capital Infrastructure programs/projects

Provide risk management services, including the development and maintenance of Risk Management Plans (RMPs), risk governance frameworks, and supporting processes for project delivery of a large rail transit program

Perform risk management activities, including risk identification, coordination, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk assessment, mitigation planning, monitoring, control, and ongoing maintenance of project risk registers for a large rail transit program

Prepare and maintain risk-related reports, dashboards, analyses, and performance metrics to support project governance, decision-making, and monthly project reporting

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

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

Working Conditions
Office-based (4 days in Office)

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Risk Management in Large Capital Infrastructure programs/Projects,



Rail Transit Projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Licenses OR Certifications

Holding recognized certifications including RMP® - Risk Management Professional

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Strong understanding of prevailing Risk Management methods in construction management of Large Capital Infrastructure programs and projects

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 minimum 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

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Work on the largest and best projects: We advise and deliver on our clients largest, most complex capital programs, enabling more efficient use of capital and higher ROI.
Work with purpose: Be part of creating positive change and making the world better for our people, our clients, and the communities where we live and work. Embrace sustainability with everything you do—from how we service our clients, partners and communities to how we operate as a responsible business.
Work with reach: When you join us, you’ll work with the top companies with leaders from every industry. Across 120 countries and 40 industries, we work as one team with a common goal—to create 360-degree value by embracing change. While our global reach is impressive, you'll find that our I&CP; Americas team is highly accessible and collaborative.
Grow and Thrive Professionally: We invest in you. With a $1.1 billion commitment to our team's learning and development, your growth is prioritized. Whether through leadership training, creative problem-solving workshops, or technical upskilling you have the resources to excel. Our versatile, omni-connected work model also supports a healthy work-life balance, adapting to both professional needs and personal circumstances.
Bring your true-self to work: Our commitment to our 775,000 people from a variety of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds makes us more innovative, and lets you bring self to work. Be on the forefront of technology that's creating a better future for all. Learn more
Make a difference: Connect your passions and purpose with your profession with opportunities to participate in corporate citizenship, Employee Resource Groups, eco-actions and development-partnership projects.
Awards and Recognition:



We are recognized as leaders within program management and capital project professional services, having been ranked as the 7th largest program management firm by ENR (Engineering News Record). Accenture is recognized among the World’s Best Workplaces™ - Ranked #10 on the World’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work® and Fortune.
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Role Location Annual Salary Range

British Colombia $118K to $168K

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📌 Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Risk Management Consultant, COM (British Columbia)
🏢 Accenture
📍 British Columbia