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Job Overview

A Risk Management Specialist with Project Controls and Consortium Experience in the oil and gas construction sector, responsible for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring potential risks throughout the project lifecycle while also contributing to the effective management of project costs, schedules, and resources within a consortium environment. This role is critical in ensuring the safety, efficiency, profitability, and overall success of a complex set of consortium projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Risk Management:

• Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks.

• Development and implementation of risk management plans.

• Monitoring and reporting on risk status.

• Facilitation of risk workshops and stakeholder engagement.

• Coordination of risk management activities across consortium partners.

• Understand consortium agreements, roles, and responsibilities.

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among consortium partners.

• Develop quantitative risk analysis to inform project planning and budgeting.

• Incorporate risk assessment into project schedule development.

• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, and consortium partners regarding risks.

• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders to foster collaboration and trust.

Essential Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, risk management, project management.* Certification in risk management.

• Knowledge of contract law and insurance principles.

• Proven experience in risk management, project controls, and consortium management within the oil and gas or construction industry.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and lifecycle.

• Knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 31000).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Experience in a consortium environment.

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