Project Risk and Compliance Manager

Direct Placement

Title: Project Risk and Compliance Manager

Compensation: Up to 250K/yr, plus benefits, commensurate with experience

Location: Denver, CO

Company Description:

Our client is an industrial-scale data center construction and operations company. They allocate data center opportunities between bitcoin mining and other high performance computing services, such as AI. They continue to develop their pipeline of power capacity at high-quality data center sites, either for bitcoin mining or HPC.

Position Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Project Risk & Compliance Manager for our industry-leading hyperscale data center construction projects supporting HPC, AI/ML, and cryptocurrency mining operations. This role is crucial in anticipating potential problems, ensuring compliance, and facilitating swift project execution without unacceptable exposure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction risk, compliance, and controls within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project-level and program-level risk registers.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Proactively address schedule, cost, safety, quality, and compliance risks.
• Review and challenge design deliverables for constructability risks and scope gaps.
• Monitor coordination risks across electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Identify and manage construction-phase risks, including safety, labor availability, and site logistics. Ensure compliance with building codes, electrical and mechanical standards, and environmental requirements.
• Track change management trends and support claims avoidance through documentation.
• Provide clear, actionable risk reporting to the Director of Program Management and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in construction risk management, project controls, compliance, quality, or safety leadership.
• Strong background in heavy commercial, industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with multiple EORs, design management teams, and contractors.
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, power and mechanical infrastructure risks, and permitting processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate in lean, high-pressure environments.
• Direct experience with data center construction, mission-critical facilities, HPC, AI, or crypto infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience with fast-track or design-build delivery models is a plus.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology) preferred.

Benefits:

• 401K
• Medical / Dental / Vision

Equal Opportunity Employer:

RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:

RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM:

RCM is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol RCMT. RCM is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer:

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.