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Risk Manager (Construction)

Jacobs, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Base pay range $107,800.00/yr - $141,525.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact Jacobs is seeking candidates for a Construction Risk Manager to implement risk management methodology & risk management tools, providing supporting guidance to stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood, applied and used consistently.

Responsibilities

Manage program/project risk for specific clients following Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA).

Define risk management framework (policy, strategy, plan), establish risk management process, and organize risk management resources with leadership support.

Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and Training with the project teams and program departments, identify and define risks, evaluate potential impact, and develop effective risk mitigation measures to diminish potential budget and schedule impacts to projects or the program.

Manage the assessment, evaluation, prioritization, and update of risks for all Programs or Projects classified as A (high risk) or B (medium risk). Monitor and measure the associated mitigation actions to prevent risk occurrence.

Lead and participate in regular risk reviews to identify, capture, and sanction risks, able to apply Monte Carlo analysis to inform and recommend appropriate mitigation actions and ensure progress to recovery plans.

Direct and review the cost of mitigation action, budget and actual (both in the risk register and work breakdown structure) and evaluate risks to ensure the Program or Project contingency reserve value is accurate and rigorous cost controls are applied. Perform cost / benefit analysis against contingency reserve actions.

Prepare weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for risk data, and conduct multiple Risk Assessment Briefings for client and program management.

What you’ll need

BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

At least 3+ years of experience as a Risk Manager, or similar role, or 7+ years of related experience in lieu of BS degree

Experience or vast understanding of Project Controls (estimate/cost and schedule)

Excellent knowledge of risk methodology and tools, knowledge of key functional disciplines including Engineering, Operations and Procurement

Effective & persuasive in building a network of contacts, creating strong relationships with performing functional areas and clients

Ideally you’ll also have

Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the matters that matter most. Your health, your well‑being, your security, and your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Application & Work Environment We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on November 20, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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