Risk Manager

STV•Philadelphia, NY

About The Position

STV is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Risk Management Specialist to join its Project Controls team. The role supports successful program and project delivery by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to quality, schedule, and financial performance. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in construction risk management, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to turn complex risk data into actionable insights for project stakeholders. The position works with project teams, program leadership, subject matter experts, and clients to integrate risk management throughout project planning, execution, and closeout. It develops risk plans and standardized processes, monitors changing conditions, and communicates risk exposure, mitigation progress, and forecast impacts to project teams and senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in project or program risk management within construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
Strong data analysis, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities, including quantitative risk analysis.
Experience with risk modeling tools, schedule analysis, and cost forecasting methodologies.
Ability to distill complex risk concepts into clear, business-focused insights.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong attention to accuracy, documentation, and process consistency.

Nice To Haves

Risk Management Professional (RMP), Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP), or Decision & Risk Management Professional (DRMP) certification.
Ability to obtain a relevant certification within six months is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate structured risk identification workshops with project teams and stakeholders.
Use industry-standard tools and methodologies to identify and evaluate risks affecting project timelines, budgets, and quality.
Analyze schedules, contracts, site conditions, and other project documentation 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 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 to integrate risk management across all project phases.
Provide risk advisory support during project 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.
Facilitate risk review meetings with internal and client stakeholders.
Monitor projects for emerging risks and changing conditions.
Update risk mitigation strategies and response plans as needed.
Report regularly on risk exposure, mitigation progress, and forecast impacts to senior leadership.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
401(k) Plan.
Retirement counseling.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off.
Paid holidays.
Back-Up Dependent Care.
Parental Leave.
Continuing Education Program.
Professional licensure and society memberships.