Project Risk Management Consultant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for a Project Risk Management Specialist. This position will work with various Risk Leads to provide direct project support (workshop preparation and coordination, collection and generation of information during workshops) in leading select cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments nationwide. Other responsibilities include:

Work with multidiscipline teams of engineers, architects, cost estimators and stakeholders, because of the diverse nature of our projects

Speak and understand design-related aspects across multiple technical disciplines and provide coordination among disciplines

Serve as risk lead for ongoing risk management (i.e. monthly meetings to update risk registers and report to funding agencies)

Provide support to risk modeling and technical editing support of workshop deliverables, including reports and presentations

Perform other duties as needed

This role will work with other Business Groups, Market Sectors and Business Classes in supporting their client's project needs. The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is a must.

This position will also participate in business development activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub-consultants and other duties as necessary. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. This position requires travel to support select project pursuits and delivery nationally.

Keyword(s): Transportation, Risk Management

Location and Travel

The geographic location of this position is within the USA or Canada. The average travel requirement is estimated at 50% with monthly variations between 25% and 75%.

Utilization

The responsibilities of this role are split between (work planning, hiring, etc.) to business development (strategic and tactical planning) to supporting technical delivery with various market sectors and business groups. However, as a 'seller-doer', this position will be actively engaged in project and program work with a steady-state utilization goal of at least 90% on billable project work after the initial year. The type of work will depend largely on the engagement, but most likely will be in the role of a facilitator of Risk workshops along with quality or technical reviews utilizing the individual's strengths and experiences. First 12-month utilization is anticipated to be 75%.

Preferred:

PMI-RMP Certification with a minimum of 5 years participating (Team Member, Assistant or Facilitator) on cost and schedule risk analysis (CSRA) workshops for major infrastructure projects.

PE License

Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena.

Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.

Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the transportation and other key markets.

Be willing to travel domestically up to 75% of their time.

PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering or related fields, and a minimum of two years of experience working in one of these fields
• Strong technical editing competency, ability to generate technical content from workshop discussions and project documents
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Expert communication skills including extemporaneous speaking, presentations and creative writing
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to complete a task
• Able to manage, prioritize and track multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must possess a driver's license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.