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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join our dynamic team, supporting a major rail infrastructure project with freight operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide expert guidance and specialized assistance to project teams for resolving complex risk issues on large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential risks associated with design development, construction changes, and schedule delays, including those arising from rail operations and interface constraints.

• Facilitate risk workshops to engage stakeholders in the risk identification process, bringing together designers, contractors, operators, and authorities.

• Prioritize risk response requirements and develop appropriate mitigation strategies aligned with project objectives and delivery constraints.

• Formulate and quantify cost and time provisions for residual risk impacts post-response, with consideration of access, possession planning, and operational impacts.

• Ensure that identified risk responses are effectively implemented, monitored, and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

• Continuously monitor changes in risk exposure and identify new risks as they arise due to evolving design, construction sequencing, or operational conditions.

• Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring accurate documentation of all identified risks, assumptions, and mitigation actions.

• Prepare and present regular risk status reports and statistical summaries to clients and stakeholders, providing clear visibility of key risk trends and mitigation effectiveness.

• Interface with clients and key stakeholders, attending regular meetings to discuss risk management activities and emerging issues.

• Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication of risk management practices across the project.

• Make informal or formal presentations, as required, to clearly communicate risk management strategies, findings, and recommendations.

• Perform other duties related to risk management as required to support the successful delivery of the project.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution.

• Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience, including 5+ years as a Risk Manager on large-scale infrastructure projects, with demonstrable experience on rail and freight rail projects.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in the application of Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, and/or Active Risk Manager (ARM), preferably on rail or freight rail programs.

• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in risk management, including those applicable to freight rail infrastructure and operations.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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