Risk Manager

Risk Manager

Project : Roads Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

To identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting the road O&M project’s performance, budget, and reputation, ensuring compliance with international risk management standards (ISO 31000). The role focuses on desert-environment challenges, oilfield proximity, and contractual penalties under performance-based contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Risk Identification & Assessment

· Conduct weekly risk audits for:

o Desert-specific hazards (sandstorms, extreme heat, remote work locations).

o Road O&M risks (pavement failures, drainage blockages, traffic diversions).

o Contractual risks (penalties for missed KPIs, stakeholder disputes).

· Use quantitative tools (e.g., FMEA, Monte Carlo simulations) to prioritize risks.

2. Mitigation Strategies

· Develop action plans for high-impact risks

· Coordinate with:

o HSE Manager for safety-related risks.

o Traffic Ops Manager for incident-driven traffic disruptions.

o Planning Engineer for schedule delays.

3. Contract & Compliance Risks

· Monitor performance-based contract clauses

· Ensure insurance policies cover project risks (e.g., third-party liability, equipment damage).

4. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

· Submit monthly risk dashboards

· Top 10 risks (likelihood/impact matrix).

· Mitigation progress (RAG status: Red/Amber/Green).

· Lead risk workshops

Mandatory Requirements:

Education:

· Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, or Risk Management (WHED-recognized).

· Master’s/MBA (preferred for P3 level).

· Certifications:

· Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or PMI-RMP.

· ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager (preferred).

· Experience:

· 15+ years total, with 5+ years in risk management for roads/oil & gas projects.

· International experience outside MENA (e.g., UK/Australia for desert highways).

· Technical Skills:

· Proficiency in risk software (e.g., @RISK, PertMaster).

· Soft Skills:

· Fluency in English (Arabic a plus).

· Crisis management for remote-project escalations.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have international project experience outside MENA (e.g., UK/Australia for desert highways).
• How many years risk management for roads/oil & gas projects