Risk Manager

Risk Manager

Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd Perth WA Full-time, Onsite

Since 1898, Bechtel has been instrumental in completing over 25,000 projects across 160 countries and seven continents. These endeavours have generated employment, stimulated economies, enhanced global infrastructure resilience, expanded access to energy and resources, and improved access to essential services, contributing to a safer and cleaner world. Our distinction arises from the quality of our personnel and our unwavering commitment to achieving successful outcomes. We tailor our capabilities to meet customer objectives, creating enduring positive impacts across Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services encompass the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and investment through to start-up and operations. Bechtel's Vision, Values, and Commitments are fundamental to our operations, guiding our beliefs, customer expectations, and delivery methods.

Bechtel assists clients in delivering impactful projects with a lasting global legacy. These large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects contribute to job creation and economic growth, bolster infrastructure resilience, connect communities to opportunities and resources, advance progress towards net-zero emissions, address critical environmental challenges, and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, greener, and safer world. In Western Australia, Bechtel provides a broad spectrum of project and contract management services across all disciplines, supporting significant capital works programs in aviation, defence, and energy infrastructure. We are seeking individuals for a long-term engagement to deliver these services in and around Perth, working collaboratively within integrated teams with our clients and to expand Bechtel's capabilities for future opportunities.

Job Summary

As Risk Manager, you will provide support and guidance on Project Risk Management (PRM) to relevant internal and external stakeholders across the project. Your responsibilities will include offering technical advice and managing the risk management program. This role necessitates strong interpersonal skills to drive focus on PRM, lead through influence, and integrate PRM with key interfaces throughout the project scope.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the project risk management program across the project.
• Manage and maintain risk activities to ensure alignment with the risk management plan.
• Conduct quantitative risk analysis (schedule and cost) across the project.
• Provide training to the project team in risk management and facilitate workshops for projects, programs, and the portfolio.
• Advise project leaders on risk awareness.
• Deliver training in project risk management.
• Arrange and facilitate workshops to support the Project Execution Plan.
• Report to key stakeholders and represent the project risk management program at project leadership meetings.
• Liaise with CPP and customer leaders on all aspects of the project risk management program.
• Collate risk intelligence, associated lessons learned, and best practices, ensuring their distribution throughout the project.
• Champion the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction on the project.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups. Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative risk management is necessary.
• Experience in the infrastructure / heavy civil / aviation / renewables / construction industries is advantageous.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel has a long-standing commitment to inspiring current and future employees. As our teams tackle some of the world's most significant challenges, we offer robust benefits designed to support our people's success. Bechtel provides benefits to foster sustainable growth, whether through career advancement, programs enhancing our culture, or opportunities for rest and rejuvenation.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary. As a global organisation, Bechtel has long been home to a rich diversity of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity enhances our partnerships, strengthens our problem-solving and innovation capabilities, and makes us a preferred destination for leading talent. We are committed to fostering an environment where every colleague feels a sense of belonging – part of "One Team," respected and valued for their contributions, and supported in achieving their goals.