Risk Manager - Capital Projects

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 17,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our team as a Risk Manager to support managing risk on capital projects for our Federal Government team.  

As a Risk Management consultant, you are part of a dynamic and client oriented professional environment providing consulting services to owners. You are great with numbers and people. As a trusted and reliable member of our team, you bring a positive, customer service approach that benefits our clients and everyone you work with. You love diving deep into research and analysis to provide strategic solutions for your clients. You are passionate about real property and infrastructure as an enabler of organizational strategy and performance. You are looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and further your growth as a professional.

• Provide guidance to the federal clients in managing and oversees the entire risk management process for a project or a portfolio of projects
• Risk on projects of various sizes and complexities and as well enterprise level risk
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate potential risks and opportunities
• Identify project and procurement risks, review and audit claims for various project, programs or portfolios.
• Recommend alternative solutions, methodologies, and strategies for risk mitigation, acceptance, avoidance, or transfer as is most appropriate understanding the client’s unique approach and risk tolerance level.
• Develop and manage the implementation of Risk Management Plans, Risk Registers  
• Design and facilitate risk identification and risk planning workshops.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques to establish effective risk management strategies
• Deploy risk analysis tools such as PESTEL, SWOT, Monte Carlo simulations etc. to support the risk management plan development and risk monitoring and control activities
• Lead risk monitoring and control activities and work with project owners to manage risk budgets and contingences
• Assist the project team manage change, communicate and coordinate between multiple stakeholders, resolve issues, and assist the project team deliver projects on time and on budget 
• Coach, mentor and train project teams in risk mitigation techniques
• Assist with development of Communication Plans with a view to supporting risk management.
• Provide leadership and support to the design, implementation and evaluation of clients’ products/services performance measures, risk management and risk mitigation strategies

• University or college degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, construction management or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar project management or advisory role, consulting to public sector clients
• A broad consulting skill set including strong presentation and stakeholder management, business case and report writing, and organizational and analytical skills
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, PMI-RM, E.I.T/P.Eng., CET, Registered Architect, or other similar industry-recognized designation is considered a strong asset 
• Strong project controls and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interpret and compile information and effectively articulate and present findings
• Exceptional writing ability and aptitude for compiling well-thought out and concise summaries, reports and recommendations that provide outstanding value to clients
• Excellent relationship-building skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and external industry subject matter experts
• Proficiency in working with Project Management Information Systems/Project Controls Softwares (e.g. Primavera P6, Crytal Ball, Procore, Unifier etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential; MS Project experience is an asset.
• Must hold or be eligible for valid Government Security clearance at the Reliability or Secret level.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What you can expect:

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.

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