Risk Analyst

Turner & Townsend • Edmonton, AB

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects in the energy sector. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with a strong understanding of the project delivery lifecycle and construction activities. This role requires strong customer relationships and commitment. Responsibilities include investigating project issues, reviewing contractor schedules, compiling site data, updating reporting systems with a focus on schedule and cost risks, and verifying contractor reports against site conditions. The role also involves supporting risk identification, assessment, and analysis, maintaining the risk register, supporting scenario planning, and escalating high-impact risks. The analyst will monitor risk and opportunity triggers, assist in developing management responses, and prepare risk reports for project and senior leadership. Effective communication, both written and verbal, is essential, as is proficiency in industry tools like MS Excel, with Power BI, EcoSys, and Procore being assets.

Requirements

• More than five years of progressive responsibility supporting the successful delivery of large‑scale construction projects in the energy sector.
• Solid understanding of project Controls methodologies and sequence of activities on major projects.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk management methods.
• Ability to develop proactive mitigation strategies and opportunity plans.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating risk workshops
• Pipeline project experience.
• Previous experience in risk specific roles.
• CCP or PMP certified.
• Procore, or risk management tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate project issues and reported incidents; recommend practical solutions.
• Review contractors’ construction schedules and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Compile site data and update the central reporting system with a focus on schedule and cost risks.
• Verify contractor daily, weekly, and monthly reports against actual site conditions; identify discrepancies, follow up for corrections, and escalate when needed.
• Apply project management and project controls principles in day‑to‑day work.
• Work effectively within a matrix organization and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.
• Support risk identification, assessment, and analysis activities.
• Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring accurate mitigation tracking.
• Support scenario planning and contingency development.
• Escalate high‑impact risks to the Risk Lead and Project Controls leadership.
• Monitor risk and opportunity trigger points to support cost profiling and timely risk budget decisions.
• Assist in developing clear and measurable management responses and assessing post‑mitigation outcomes.
• Prepare and present timely, fit‑for‑purpose risk reports for project and senior leadership.
• Communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, with project teams and stakeholders.
• Use industry tools effectively (intermediate to advanced MS Excel required; Power BI, EcoSys, and Procore are assets).

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• Vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed