Risk Manager – Aviation

Turner & Townsend

. Prepare recurring risk reporting and escalations for PMO and program leadership .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across construction and program management environments. Proficient in developing risk management plans and facilitating communication among stakeholders to ensure effective risk reporting and decision-making.

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Risk ManagementConstruction Project ProcurementProgram ManagementQuantitative Cost Risk AssessmentCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk ReportingRisk AssessmentRisk MitigationRisk Register MaintenanceEscalation Criteria DevelopmentCost ManagementSchedule ManagementContract ManagementConstruction Delivery Methods

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsFacilitation SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

ARMKahuaTableau

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProgram ControlsFederal ProgramsAviationRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare recurring risk reporting and escalations for PMO and program leadership
Prepare concise, decision-focused risk briefings for program leadership and clients
Facilitate risk identification and intake across technical, construction, and delivery workstreams
Validate risks with workstream leads and maintain traceability
Maintain risk registers across project, package, and program levels
Guide project teams in risk identification, mitigation, and escalation
Develop and maintain escalation criteria and risk reporting cadence in the Risk Management Plan
Monitor threat and opportunity triggers, overall risk exposure, and remaining risk budget
Conduct quantitative cost and schedule risk assessments, including QCRA and QSRA
Deliver end-to-end risk management across multiple projects and programs
Develop and maintain risk management plans and processes
Conduct regular risk reviews, analyze risks, determine response plans, and monitor risk profiles
Integrate risk management with cost, schedule, change control, and reporting functions
Coordinate with the Safety Lead on risks affecting cost or schedule
Facilitate risk-management knowledge transfer to risk, project controls, and client teams
Support identification and communication of schedule risks and recovery planning
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship required
Capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Public Trust security clearance
Successful completion of the Public Trust investigation required
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a construction-related field
10+ years of applicable experience
Relevant construction project procurement and contract management experience
Experience in a Program Management or Program Controls environment
Understanding of construction delivery methods and project execution practices
In-depth understanding of construction delivery methods, contracts, and commercial models
Strong communication, analytical, facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with ARM, Kahua, and Tableau
Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Ability to work effectively while processes, tools, and governance evolve
Preferred: experience supporting federal programs or projects
Preferred: experience working through or coordinating with a prime contractor
Preferred: experience in FAA, airport, aviation, or similarly complex regulated environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Opportunity to affect change
Professional and knowledge-sharing opportunities