Project Risk Manager (Nuclear)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting for a n experienced Project Risk Manager with nuclear or a heavy construction background.

Our client is one of the global leaders in SMR (small modular reactor) nuclear technology. As they expand their footprint in Houston, TX and continue to build their Operation Center there, they are looking to add an experienced Project Risk Manager, supporting the implementation of project and product risk management processes.

Citizen Status: Due to U.S. DOE requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required

Work Status: Full Time – City Centre in Houston, TX

Annual Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: A full benefits package is offered

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available

Position Summary:

This direct hire position leads the planning, assessment, and monitoring aspects of the risk process and uses project and risk data to inform the organization for planning, forecasting and decision making. This hands-on role serves as an individual contributor, works with technical teams, and translates the information directly into software the client uses to manage their work processes.

Responsibilities:

• Entry and management of risks in accordance with the client’s risk management processes.
• Act as the point of contact for all project risks including understanding of risk profiles, mitigation actions, response plans, and potential impacts on the project due to risk realization.
• In close coordination with project and technical teams, facilitate the identification and monitoring, and reporting of project and program risk and opportunities.
• Lead risk review meetings.
• Manage information systems, including the input of data into existing databases, integration of data across multiple platforms, process and tool development and improvements, for risk and program reporting structures.
• Perform quantitative analysis of risk impacts to project cost and schedule.
• Interface with project managers, supervisors, and subject matter experts to conduct risk and uncertainty identification and assessment against technical and business objectives.
• Develop, update, and maintain risk handling plans, perform what-if, root cause and other decision making/issue identification analyses to inform handling strategy selection.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required. (An advanced degree is preferred.)
• 5+ years of experience working as part of a project management organization and 2 years with project risk or product risk management is required.
• Working knowledge of planning/scheduling tools and techniques, PMO processes, spreadsheets and databases is required (Preferably; Primavera P6, PRISM, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Active Risk Manager (ARM).
• ARM certification would be a plus. (The Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation

is designed to equip professionals with skills to identify, assess, and treat risks, ultimately reducing an organization's total cost of risk.)

• Must possess strong technical writing skills and be able to clearly communicate via written, oral, and electronic means.
• Must have exceptional organization skills and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases with minimal supervision.
• Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

About the Company:

Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

Company Size:

1,000 to 1,499 employees

Industry:

Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:

1984

Website:

https://www.jsginc.com/