Project Risk Specialist

Job Description: Project Risk Specialist

Hybrid (Remote + Onsite) | NY/NJ Local Candidates Required | 12-Month Consulting Assignment

Position Summary

·      We are seeking a high-performing Project Risk professional to support enterprise-level project risk management efforts across complex capital and non-capital infrastructure programs.

·      This role includes planning and facilitation of risk workshops, quantitative risk modeling (Monte Carlo), and development of executive-ready risk reports that directly inform project authorization and contingency decisions.

Work Location & Schedule

·      Candidate must reside in the New York / New Jersey region.

·      This is a hybrid role requiring both remote work and onsite presence at client NY/NJ office as required.

·      Anticipated assignment duration: one (1) year.

·      Candidate must obtain a SWAC ID and associated security clearances immediately upon hiring.

Primary Tools & Applications

·      Lumivero @Risk Add-In to Microsoft Excel (v8.9)

·      Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis (v8.7)

·      Oracle Primavera P6 (v21)

·      Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel required)

Key Responsibilities

·      Execute project risk assessments by identifying, documenting, and quantifying cost and schedule risks.

·      Prepare for risk assessments by reviewing engineering design documentation, construction cost estimates, and project schedules.

·      Support and co-facilitate risk identification workshops and document risks in the Authority's Risk Register.

·      Perform Monte Carlo simulations using @Risk and Primavera Risk Analysis to quantify project risk exposure.

·      Independently review and validate project scope, cost, and schedule information; support validation meetings as required.

·      Develop or update Primavera P6 schedules (v21) when necessary to support schedule risk modeling.

·      Draft sections of Project Risk Assessment Reports and provide electronic copies of all risk models and inputs.

·      Support risk mitigation and lessons learned workshops and assist with documentation and reporting deliverables.

·      Provide risk management training and stakeholder support as requested.

Required Qualifications

·      Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline; OR PMP certification with a technical degree.

·      Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing project risk assessments.

·      Hands-on experience with @Risk, Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, and Oracle Primavera P6.

·      Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

·      PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) certification.

·      Experience supporting capital or infrastructure programs in the public sector.

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Core Competencies

·      Attention to detail and analytical rigor.

·      Effective communication and collaboration skills.

·      Ability to work independently in a high-accountability environment.

• Starting Rate: per hour $95