Risk Manager – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

Risk Manager optimizing risk management practices for construction projects at Turner & Townsend. Responsible for risk assessments, contractor collaboration, and project contingency planning.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain visibility of threat/opportunity trigger points to facilitate risk cost profiling
Use risk data to inform investment planning
Monitor overall risk exposure and assess the remaining risk budget
Work with contractors to assess contractor-held risks and their views on client-held risks
Produce risk reports as required to support effective communication
Conduct quantitative risk assessment to inform project contingency levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or relevant field
Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience
Relevant construction project procurement and contract management experience
Demonstrated experience within a Program Management or Program Controls environment
Deep knowledge and experience with risk identification, facilitation and techniques
Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills
In-depth understanding of construction contracts, commercial models, and delivery methods
Proficient in process mapping, root causes analysis, problem solving, and value-stream mapping
Familiarity with web-based database tools – ARM, Predict, Tableau

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmentrisk identificationquantitative risk assessmentprocess mappingroot cause analysisproblem solvingvalue-stream mappingcontract managementprocurementcommercial models

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsnegotiation skills