Job Description

Risk Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project. The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world-class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come.

In the role of Risk Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Develop and implement risk management for the program, including the risk management organization, policies, procedures and tools necessary to fully implement risk management in the organization.
• Identify, analyze and manage areas of risk to the delivery of the project
• Plan and contribute to the development of risk management systems.
• Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk, using statistical analysis software and econometric models.
• Develop and implement risk-assessment models and methodologies, including developing and maintaining Monte Carlo risk models.
• Develop systems and processes to monitor validity of risk modeling outputs.
• Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.
• Document and ensure communication of key risks.
• Write and formulate risk mitigation plans.
• Produce reports and presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, and recommend changes.
• Make recommendations to executives and other client staff based on knowledge of construction megaprojects and associated construction scheduling.
• Interact collaboratively with executives and other risk staff to monitor and proactively mitigate risk efforts.

Keywords: Risk Manager, risk management, Monte Carlo construction risk modeling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills with significant managerial experience.
• Possesses construction megaproject design-build experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of practices and principals of risk management, including Monte Carlo construction risk modeling.
• The position requires excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong communication skills.
• Must possess sound judgment and have a unique ability to solve problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Los Angeles: $128,000 - $210,000

Primary Location

United States-California-Los Angeles

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: Advisory Services

Job Posting

Jul 23, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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