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Risk Manager - Major Infrastructure
@ TalentSphere
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
TalentSphere is hiring a Risk Manager for major infrastructure projects in the GTA, paying $170,000 to $200,000. The role leads project risk strategy, risk workshops, risk registers and quantitative cost and schedule risk analyses through the design and pre-construction phases. Candidates need 15+ years of infrastructure risk experience and an engineering or project management degree.
Responsibilities:
- Lead project risk strategy, processes and reporting
- Facilitate risk identification workshops with multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans
- Lead quantitative cost and schedule risk analyses at milestones
- Integrate risk into cost forecasting, scheduling and estimating
Requirements summary:
- 15+ years risk management on large infrastructure or construction projects
- Experience in progressive design, pre-construction or design-build phases
- Strong project controls, cost forecasting and scheduling knowledge
- Engineering, construction management or project management degree
- PMP or PMI-RMP certification considered an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP, PMI-RMP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management |
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TalentSphere
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 329 |
Risk Manager - Major Infrastructure
Location: GTA
Compensation: $170,000-$200,000
Reference # 16817626
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Shape the future of large-scale infrastructure projects by leading risk strategy, driving better decisions, and influencing outcomes from the earliest stages of delivery.
We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join a high-performing project team responsible for delivering complex infrastructure initiatives. This is an opportunity for a seasoned risk professional to play a critical role in identifying challenges before they arise, guiding mitigation strategies, and helping project teams make informed decisions throughout the design and pre-construction phases.
Working closely with engineering, commercial, estimating, project controls, and construction teams, you will help establish a proactive risk culture that supports successful project delivery while balancing cost, schedule, and stakeholder expectations.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Lead the development and implementation of project risk management strategies, processes, and reporting frameworks.
- Facilitate risk identification workshops with engineering, design, commercial, construction, and project controls teams.
- Maintain and manage project risk registers, ensuring ownership, accountability, and mitigation strategies are clearly defined.
- Develop risk reporting dashboards and provide leadership teams with clear insights to support decision-making.
- Integrate risk considerations into cost forecasting, schedule planning, estimating, and project execution strategies.
- Support value engineering, change management, and project optimization initiatives.
- Lead Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analyses (QRA) at key project milestones and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Analyze risk trends, assumptions, and mitigation effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain transparent documentation and audit trails related to project risks, decisions, and mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote proactive risk management practices.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 15+ years of experience in risk management within large-scale infrastructure, transportation, transit, or complex construction environments.
- Experience supporting major projects through progressive design, pre-construction, or design-build delivery phases.
- Strong understanding of project controls, cost forecasting, scheduling, and commercial risk.
- Experience facilitating risk workshops and working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to analyze complex information and communicate clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and influencing skills with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-RMP, or equivalent are considered an asset.
- Experience with risk management tools and quantitative risk analysis software is preferred.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY:
- Influence major projects from the ground up – Play a key role during early design and pre-construction phases where strategic decisions have the greatest impact.
- Work on complex, high-profile infrastructure programs – Apply your expertise to projects requiring advanced risk management, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
- Have a seat at the table – Partner with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams to shape decisions, challenge assumptions, and improve project outcomes.
- Build your professional impact – Lead risk processes, mentor teams, and help establish best practices across a sophisticated project environment.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Click apply if you think this role is for you. If you are a qualified candidate with questions, please reach out to [email protected] or call me at 416-900-3435 x 728
*Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted*
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