Risk Management Specialist

STV

Risk Management Specialist overseeing risk management strategies for construction projects at STV. Engaging with teams to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,464 - $98,816 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and facilitate structured risk identification workshops with project teams and stakeholders
Utilize industry-standard tools and methodologies to identify and evaluate risks impacting project timelines, budgets, and quality
Analyze project documentation, including schedules, contracts, and site conditions, to uncover vulnerabilities
Perform cost and schedule uncertainty modeling, including Monte Carlo simulations, to evaluate potential variance from baseline assumptions
Develop and maintain comprehensive risk registers and event models
Develop and implement Risk Management Plans (RMPs) aligned with project and program requirements
Establish standardized risk management processes and frameworks to protect client interests
Support continuous improvement of risk methodologies, tools, and reporting practices
Partner with project managers, program leadership, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure integrated risk management across all project phases
Provide risk advisory support to project teams during planning, execution, and closeout
Translate complex risk assessments into clear, actionable insights for project teams and leadership
Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries
Continuously monitor projects for emerging risks and changing conditions
Update risk mitigation strategies and response plans as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or program risk management within construction, infrastructure, or related industries
Risk Management Professional (RMP), Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP), or Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP) preferred
Ability to obtain certification within six (6) months is strongly encouraged
Strong data analysis, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities, including quantitative risk analysis
Experience with risk modeling tools, schedule analysis, and cost forecasting methodologies
Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
Strong focus on accuracy, documentation, and process consistency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk identificationrisk evaluationcost and schedule uncertainty modelingMonte Carlo simulationsrisk management plansrisk registersrisk methodologiesquantitative risk analysisschedule analysiscost forecasting

Soft Skills

problem-solvingdata analysiscommunicationcollaborationpresentation skillsattention to detailprocess consistencyleadershipadaptabilityinsight translation

Certifications

Risk Management Professional (RMP)Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP)Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP)