Project Risk Section Head

Job description

Develop risk management standards, policies and procedures. Establish and manage the program risk management plan. Identify, assess, monitor and report project risks. Conduct risk workshops and assessments during execution phase. Meet with clients, consultants and contractors to identify and evaluate risk issues across project lifecycle phases. Create risk reports for Project Managers. Review accuracy of risk scoring and adequacy of mitigation plans. Facilitate updating of the Project Risk Register. Analyze and monitor management actions by each risk owner. Train and educate project staff to maintain continuous risk awareness. Own the risk database and generate monthly reports for risk meetings with client representatives. Prepare ad‑hoc risk management reports as required. Prepare and implement a risk management plan for construction projects, including identification, evaluation and mitigation procedures. Ensure compliance with the employer International's quality, environmental, safety and occupational health policies, manuals and procedures. Perform other duties assigned by the line manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or management from an accredited university
• minimum 20 years' experience in engineering and/or project management, including experience as risk manager on large‑scale projects
• demonstrated ability to identify problems, assess alternatives and determine solutions
• reliability and initiative to deliver results without immediate supervision
• proven experience and understanding of commercial risk management practices and procedures, preferably within the relevant cluster context
• proven experience in risk quantification (cost/schedule/quality/safety)
• proven experience maintaining risk management databases (e.g., ARM)
• proven experience with corporate risk management procedures
• international work experience, preferably in KSA

Skills