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About the Role

This role is responsible for leading risk management services on a major national rail program focused on delivering a modern, electrified high-speed corridor. The position involves providing expert advice, managing client relationships, and influencing strategic development of the risk portfolio to ensure project success and alignment with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the risk management performance of all service delivery for their assigned Hub(s).
• Ensures the portfolio of risk management services across assigned Hub(s) are fully aligned with good practice and international ISO standards and reflected in Control Centre.
• Provides expert advice and support to all projects within Hub and additional support to other Hubs.
• Partners with clients exceeding their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
• Acts as the risk management Subject Matter Expert within assigned Hub/territory.
• Leads and directs the delivery of all technical risk management services within assigned Hub(s).
• Leads the delivery of risk management provision to deliver key strategic outcomes and sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of risk portfolio.
• Maintains, cultivates and establishes a strong collaborative network, developing partnerships with key senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages, influences and negotiates with key senior stakeholders (C-Suite and Board) on matters of strategic importance.
• Leads the implementation of a systematic performance improvement cycle to continually improve the quality of function/portfolio.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Requirements

• Significant experience in leading risk management on major, complex, or landmark construction projects.
• Proven ability to develop and deploy robust risk management strategies, frameworks, and integrated project controls methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, @RISK, Primavera Risk Analyzer).
• Strong capability to manage high levels of uncertainty and provide effective consultancy to clients and key stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Strong business development skills with commercial awareness, including cross-selling services within client organizations.
• Comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, including trends, innovation, and associated risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrates leadership by example and actively promotes organizational behaviours and standards.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours and relationships while maintaining positive outcomes.
• Capable of managing multiple competing priorities and directing teams to achieve successful results.
• Resilient and adaptable in high-pressure environments and challenging client situations.
• Proven experience leading multiple teams across projects, sectors, markets, and international locations.
• Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) delivering risk management services on major construction programmes.

Skills

• Risk Management
• Estimating
• Procurement
• Cost Planning
• Fiscally and ethically viable operations
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Team Development
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Risk Management Tools
• Risk Management Techniques
• Risk Management Software
• Active Risk Manager
• riskHive
• @RISK
• Primavera Risk Analyzer
• Consultancy
• Business Development
• Commercial Awareness
• Cross-selling
• Construction Industry Knowledge
• Influencing Skills
• Negotiation
• Performance Improvement
• Net Zero Carbon Transition

Work Type

• Part time
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working

Experience Level

• 15+ years experience

Education Level

• Degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification or experience)
• Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant professional body such as APM or IRM (or local equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

• 230,000 - 320,000 CAD

About the Company

• At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition.
• We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe.
• Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Equal Opportunity

• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.