Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Head Of Enterprise Risk Management

The head of enterprise risk management (ERM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the enterprise-wide risk management program for a large engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC). This executive role partners closely with operations, project delivery, finance, legal, supply chain, HSE, and executive leadership to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and project-related risks across the company's portfolio. The role is critical to protecting the company's financial strength, reputation, project performance, and long-term growth objectives while enabling disciplined risk-taking in support of strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities include enterprise risk leadership, EPC project & operational risk management, strategic & financial risk oversight, governance, compliance & reporting, leadership & team development.

Key competencies include executive presence and strategic leadership, strong commercial and contractual acumen, deep analytical and problem-solving capability, influencing and stakeholder management skills, ability to operate effectively in high-growth, project-driven environments, strong communication and presentation skills, sound judgment and decision-making under uncertainty.

Success measures include reduction in enterprise and project risk exposure, improved predictability of project outcomes, effective management of claims and insurance costs, enhanced enterprise risk visibility and reporting, strong audit, compliance, and governance outcomes, increased organizational risk maturity.

Management responsibilities include supervising work of others, responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred qualifications include MBA, JD, or advanced technical degree preferred. 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, project risk, construction risk, insurance, or operational risk within EPC, industrial construction, energy, infrastructure, or related sectors. Significant experience supporting large-scale EPC projects. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise risk programs for complex, matrixed organizations. Experience presenting to executive leadership and boards. Strong understanding of: EPC contracting models Project controls and project delivery risk Insurance and claims management Regulatory and compliance frameworks Operational and financial risk assessment methodologies.

Minimum qualifications include bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, construction management, risk management, business, or related field required. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications preferred include certified risk management professional (RIMS-CRMP) Project management professional (PMP) Professional engineer (PE) or equivalent technical credential preferred.

Work environment/physical demands include periodic travel to project sites and corporate offices across the United States. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Travel requirement: approximately 20–35%.