Risk Consultant - Life Sciences Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking a risk analyst with a background in life sciences facilities projects to join our team to support project management function on a large-scale project. The ideal individual will have a proven track record of successfully delivering construction project control services.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Risk Consultant to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with construction projects. This position involves working closely with project teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure that potential risks are mitigated and managed effectively throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across various stages of construction projects, including planning, design, execution, and completion.

Identify potential risks (financial, operational, environmental, legal, safety-related, etc.) that may impact the delivery of construction projects.

Use risk management tools and techniques to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks.

Develop and recommend strategies for mitigating identified risks, including insurance, contingency planning, contract management, and other proactive measures.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to implement risk management plans and ensure that mitigation actions are followed.

Continuously monitor the risk landscape throughout the project lifecycle to track new risks and changes in existing risks.

Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management, highlighting potential issues, risk exposure, and the effectiveness of mitigation actions.

Assist in updating the project risk register to reflect evolving risk profiles.

Use quantitative and qualitative risk analysis techniques (such as Monte Carlo simulations, decision trees, and sensitivity analysis) to model potential risk scenarios and their impact on project objectives.

Perform cost-benefit analysis of risk management strategies to determine the most cost-effective solutions.

Communicate risk-related issues clearly to stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and project teams.

Facilitate discussions on risk tolerance and ensure alignment with the project’s risk management framework.

Compliance and Standards :

Ensure that risk management processes and activities align with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Assist in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and environmental guidelines during project execution.

Participate in training sessions to enhance risk management knowledge and improve project risk handling capabilities across the organization.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.

Minimum 3 years of applicable experience

Experience in construction management is highly preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for risk analysis and reporting.

Knowledge of construction processes, contract management, and project management principles.

Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify potential risks that might not be immediately apparent.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Strong communication skills

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email  recruitmentUSA@turntown.com.   If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or  recruitmentUSA@turntown.com.   This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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