Head of Construction Risk Management

Risk Manager

PACO Group is a New York-based Project Management/Construction Management firm that has worked with agencies such as the MTA and the Port Authority of NY & NJ for more than 35 years. We deliver project controls, inspection, and risk-management services that keep complex civil-infrastructure programs on time, on budget, and compliant with rigorous safety and quality standards.

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead the development and implementation of enterprise and project-level risk-management frameworks on major transportation and public-works assignments. Reporting to our agency client, you will oversee both qualitative and quantitative analysesincluding Monte Carlo schedule and cost simulationsto help owners and contractors understand exposure, prioritize mitigation strategies, and make data-driven decisions across the project life cycle.

Risk Planning & Governance

Draft and maintain project-specific Risk-Management Plans, procedures, and escalation pathways.

Establish risk appetite and tolerance in collaboration with executive stakeholders.

Populate and maintain a dynamic risk register, assigning probability / impact scores and owners.

Build cost- and schedule-risk models; Integrate mitigated risk contingencies into the baseline budget and CPM schedule.

Produce monthly dashboards and executive briefings that summarize risk exposure (P10/P50/P90) and trending.

Advise project leadership on contingency draw-down and change-order negotiations.

Continuous Improvement

Benchmark project performance against historical data and industry KPIs.

Coach internal teams on risk culture and best practices.

Advanced knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost engineering, and earned-value principles.

Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Software Requirements

Primavera P6 and Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis (or @Risk, Crystal Ball).

Advanced Microsoft Excel (macros, data-tables) and Power BI for dashboards.

Familiarity with cost-management platforms (e.g., Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 8+ years of progressive risk-management experience on $100 M+ infrastructure or industrial projects.
• ability to obtain agency or airport security clearance as required.

401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Professional Development Assistance

It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management.