Director, Risk

Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

Develop and lead enterprise-wide and project-specific risk management strategies and frameworks.

Establish governance, policies, processes, and reporting standards for risk management across the business.

Oversee identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial, commercial, and project risks.

Facilitate risk workshops, reviews, and executive risk reporting sessions.

Lead quantitative and qualitative risk analysis efforts, including contingency assessments and scenario modeling.

Monitor risk exposure throughout project lifecycles and recommend mitigation actions to maintain cost, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.

Collaborate with project controls, commercial, legal, procurement, engineering, and operations teams to integrate risk management into project delivery.

Support contract strategy development and management of commercial risks, claims, and dispute avoidance initiatives.

Analyze lessons learned, industry trends, and emerging risk factors to strengthen organizational capabilities.

Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to risk professionals and project teams.

Present risk insights and recommendations to senior leadership, clients, and stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of industry best practices in risk and opportunity management.

15+ years of progressive experience in risk management, project controls, construction management, project delivery, or related disciplines.

Proven leadership experience managing risk programs on large-scale infrastructure, industrial, energy, transportation, or capital projects.

Strong understanding of project lifecycle risk management principles, methodologies, and governance frameworks.

Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative risk analyses, including contingency development and forecasting.

Proficiency with risk management software and analytical tools, including Monte Carlo simulation methodologies.

Strong commercial acumen with experience assessing contractual, legal, financial, and operational risks.

Experience supporting executive decision-making through risk reporting, dashboards, and strategic recommendations.

Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Experience leading teams and developing high-performing professionals.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and data visualization tools.

Professional certifications such as PMI-RMP, AACE DRMP, PMP, CRM, or equivalent are considered assets.

Willingness to travel to project sites and business locations as required.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.