Senior Risk Manager

Senior Risk Manager

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions.

We are a team of professionals-engineers, planners, scientists, landscape architects, surveyors, and construction managers dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, rewards, and an inclusive, collaborative team, we create a supportive and enriching workplace.

Parametrix is hiring a Senior Risk Manager to support the high-profile Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program-a complex, multi-jurisdictional effort to replace the aging I-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washington. In this hybrid role based in the Portland/Vancouver area, you will play an important leadership role in managing risk throughout project development and delivery. You'll collaborate with client agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks that could impact project cost, schedule, safety, or performance.

You Will:

• Lead risk identification and assessment efforts across technical, financial, environmental, and delivery-related aspects of the IBR Program.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of mitigation strategies that align with program objectives and partner expectations.
• Facilitate risk workshops and manage the risk register with diverse teams and agency partners.
• Provide ongoing risk monitoring and reporting, and communication of updates and actionable insights to decision-makers.
• Serve as a senior advisor on risk management strategies, delivery methods, and governance processes for large infrastructure programs.

You Have:

• A degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in risk management for large-scale transportation or infrastructure programs.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., CM/GC, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build) and public agency processes.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops and leading risk strategy development on high-stakes projects.
• Familiarity with programmatic risk tools (e.g., @Risk, Primavera, Excel-based risk registers) and strong communication skills with executive-level stakeholders.

Compensation Information: Base salary for this position is in the range of $160,000-$190,000.

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you'll share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You'll earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

Our Benefits include:

• Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it's hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

It is our policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons based on ability and fitness to perform job duties regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and all other characteristics protected by law.

At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Visit our careers site at https://www.parametrix.com/careers/ to apply and view all available opportunities at our firm.