Project Risk Controls Specialist
Core
Lead and facilitate best-practice risk and opportunity management across complex capital programs to optimize cost, schedule, and performance outcomes for major water infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC project risk controls specialist
Builds
Major water infrastructure projects
Domain
Water infrastructure / Capital projects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Risk identification and assessment, Quantitative risk assessment (QRA), Project controls (cost and schedule), Stakeholder engagement, Risk reporting and dashboarding, Governance compliance, Continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Professional risk management certification (e.g., ISO 31000), Sustainability and climate resilience knowledge, Experience in public infrastructure or utilities
Technologies
Risk modelling tools
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain project risk and opportunity registers, Facilitate structured risk workshops, Lead quantitative risk assessments, Integrate risk management into project reporting and decision-making, Monitor risks and ensure mitigation actions are maintained, Prepare risk reporting for leadership and governance forums, Provide assurance on risk management practices and compliance, Support delivery partners in adopting consistent risk methodologies, Identify emerging risk trends and drive continuous improvement, Promote risk-aware culture, Ensure alignment with governance frameworks and escalation protocols
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
