Senior Risk Manager

Job Description:

Senior Risk Manager

Locations: El Segundo, CA

Industries: Rail & Transit | Airport Facilities | Utilities | School Facilities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $129,854 – $200,000 annually 
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking to connect with experienced professionals in risk management.  These roles are expected to support various client programs located in Los Angeles and may involve work in one or more of the following sectors:

• Rail and Transit Infrastructure
• Airport Modernization Projects
• Utility Capital Programs
• K-12 and Higher Education Facilities

As a Senior Risk Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of enterprise and project-level risk management strategies. You will facilitate risk workshops, manage risk registers, and lead quantitative risk analyses to support successful outcomes for large capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk management plans across complex infrastructure programs.
• Facilitate qualitative and quantitative risk assessments (including Monte Carlo simulations).
• Collaborate with project teams in integrating risk into baseline cost and schedule forecasts.
• Maintain risk registers, track mitigation strategies, and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and executive briefings for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support audits, change management, and contingency planning procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant professional experience in risk management or project controls.
• 6+ years managing risk on large capital projects or enterprise-level programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and risk management tools (e.g., Excel modeling, dashboards).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with public agencies such as LA Metro, LAWA, FTA, WMATA, PG&E, or K-12/Community College Districts.
• Familiarity with sector-specific processes (i.e., school bond programs, FAA/airport reporting, oil & gas operations).
• Professional certifications (PMI-RMP®, AACE-DRMP, ISO 31000, etc.).
• Expertise with Deltek Acumen Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk, or Safran Risk.

KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.