Operational Risk Manager

About Bechtel and Project Overview

Bechtel Corporation, since 1898, has led the completion of over 25,000 projects globally, spanning infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and more, contributing significantly to economic growth and infrastructure resilience worldwide. The Jubail project in Saudi Arabia, among Bechtel's most ambitious civil engineering undertakings, involves extensive planning and management of local contractors for a wide range of construction and development efforts in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities.

Role Summary

The Operational Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing all risk-related activities at the Jubail compounds and maintaining effective coordination with the Royal Commission Security. This position requires full-time onsite work and is designated as single status.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise risk management activities directly related to the project and jobsite operations.
• Provide regular updates to management about major achievements, issues, and concerns.
• Establish and nurture professional relationships with law enforcement, security, and operational risk agencies for timely threat intelligence and safety advice.
• Develop and implement risk awareness and training programs to ensure employees and their families remain safe across workplace and residential environments.
• Manage specialized training programs for gate house personnel.
• Evaluate team member performance and recommend personnel and salary decisions.
• Execute additional tasks as assigned by supervisors and corporate risk leaders.

Requirements

• Possess a degree or diploma with 10-13 years of relevant experience, or alternatively 14-17 years of pertinent occupational history.
• Previous experience in security, risk management, military service, or similar fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Leadership skills with the ability to make autonomous decisions and solve problems effectively.
• Experience working within culturally diverse environments with respect for differences.
• Focused on achieving solutions and measurable results.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Practical knowledge of Bechtel’s Operational Risk framework and procedures.
• Expertise in conducting threat assessments and updating evacuation plans.
• Ability to draft and maintain operational risk policies and procedures.
• Effective liaison skills with external security agencies.
• Experience delivering briefings and presentations.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in security and risk management.
• Operational knowledge of CCTV and alarm systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Adeptness in handling challenging interpersonal situations with diplomacy.
• Capability to make critical, timely decisions and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented and committed to delivery excellence.

Total Rewards and Diversity Commitment

Bechtel offers comprehensive benefits to support career advancement, personal growth, and work-life balance. The company values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where all colleagues are respected, supported, and rewarded equally. Bechtel is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness and accommodating candidates with disabilities.