Talent Pool - Risk Manager - PMC

About Hill International:

Hill International is a globally recognized leader in program and project management, construction risk mitigation, and claims management. With decades of experience in the Middle East, Hill helps clients deliver large-scale developments on time, within budget, and with minimized risk exposure.

Position Overview:

Hill International is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead the risk management function on major construction and infrastructure projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework. The Risk Manager will be responsible for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring risk exposure is managed effectively and in alignment with client and contractual expectations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project-specific risk management plans, strategies, and procedures.
  
  
• Lead risk identification workshops with project stakeholders to establish comprehensive risk registers.
  
  
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations) to analyze potential impacts on schedule, cost, and performance.
  
  
• Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring accurate documentation of mitigation actions and risk ownership.
  
  
• Work closely with planning, cost control, commercial, and technical teams to evaluate and track risk responses.
  
  
• Support claims and change management processes by assessing time and cost risks related to variations.
  
  
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for client and senior management reviews.
  
  
• Facilitate regular risk review meetings and ensure risks are escalated appropriately.
  
  
• Promote a risk-aware culture across the project team and ensure integration of risk management in all project phases.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with client-specific risk policies and international best practices.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
  
  
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction project risk management, with at least 5 years in a dedicated risk role.
  
  
• Proven experience working in PMC or consultancy roles on large-scale projects in the Middle East.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of project risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, PMI Risk Standard).
  
  
• Proficiency in risk analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, @RISK, Safran Risk, Excel Monte Carlo models).
  
  
• Familiarity with FIDIC or other international contract standards and how they relate to risk.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
  
  
• Ability to present complex risk data clearly and persuasively
  
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy
  
  
• Collaborative and proactive mindset
  
  

Note: This is a talent pool opportunity. Applications will be reviewed for future openings aligned with Hill International's pipeline of projects across the Middle East. Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as relevant opportunities become available.