Risk Management Consultant – Capital Construction Projects

Turner & Townsend

. Maintain visibility of threat/opportunity trigger points to support risk cost profiling, timely risk-budget drawdown, and threat/opportunity retirement .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Syracuse • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and reporting, while integrating risk processes with project controls and contract management. Proficient in facilitating communication and collaboration among project teams to enhance risk management practices and improve project outcomes.

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Risk ManagementConstruction Contract ManagementQuantitative Cost Risk AssessmentProcess MappingProgram Management

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentCost ControlChange ManagementValue Stream MappingAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsContractual Claims AssessmentDelay Recovery MeasuresPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCustomer-Centric ApproachAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ARMPredictTableauWeb-Based Database Tools

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCost ManagementQuantity SurveyingProgram ControlsSOX Control Responsibilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain visibility of threat/opportunity trigger points to support risk cost profiling, timely risk-budget drawdown, and threat/opportunity retirement
Use risk data to inform investment planning
Monitor overall risk exposure and remaining risk budget
Assess contractor-held risks and contractor views on client-held risks
Produce timely risk reports communicating threat and opportunity status
Conduct quantitative cost and schedule risk assessments to inform project contingency levels
Review, develop, and improve client risk management services
Undertake end-to-end risk management across multiple projects and programs
Create risk management plans and processes aligned with client requirements and frameworks
Conduct regular risk reviews, analyze risks, determine response plans, and monitor project and program risk profiles
Lead QCRA and QSRA processes
Integrate risk management with project controls, cost and schedule management, change control, and reporting
Collaborate with project control teams to eliminate redundancies and identify improvements
Facilitate knowledge transfer within risk and project controls teams and with clients
Create value stream maps to quantify pain points and minimize waste
Support supplier performance management through performance metrics and improvement action plans
Support expert witnesses in arbitral or litigation processes
Lead construction-stage contract and claims management
Assess contractual claims and advise on disputes and resolution
Evaluate delay recovery measures
Carry out change management and construction-stage cost control
Supervise measurement and valuation of completed works and variations
Manage final-account settlement with contractors
Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
Minimum 3 years of applicable experience
Relevant construction project procurement and contract management experience
Experience within a Program Management or Program Controls environment
Deep knowledge and experience with risk identification, facilitation, and techniques
Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
In-depth understanding of construction contracts, commercial models, and delivery methods
Proficiency in process mapping, root cause analysis, problem solving, and value-stream mapping
Familiarity with web-based database tools, including ARM, Predict, and Tableau
Highly self-motivated, analytical, and customer-centric
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Confidential handling of information
No-fee recruitment process