Job Description

Edgewater Technical Associates

is seeking qualified candidates for a

Risk Manager

opportunity in

Eunice, NM

atthe

Urenco USA (UUSA) National Enrichment Facility.



UUSA, operated by Louisiana Energy Services LLC, is the only commercial enrichment facility operating in the US, and is located in Eunice, New Mexico.

Position Summary:


The Risk Manager will lead and coordinate risk management activities for multiple capital construction projects at Urenco's Eunice, New Mexico uranium enrichment facility. This role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and monitoring project risks across scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The Risk Manager will work closely with project management, engineering, construction, cost controls, and leadership teams to proactively manage uncertainty and protect project objectives within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Risk Management

Develop, implement, and maintain project risk management plans in alignment with Urenco standards and industry best practices. Facilitate risk identification workshops and ongoing risk reviews with project teams and stakeholders. Maintain and manage project risk and opportunity registers. Assess probability, impact, and severity of risks across cost, schedule, scope, safety, and compliance.

Risk Analysis & Reporting

Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analyses, including schedule and cost risk assessments as required. Support contingency and reserve planning in coordination with Project Controls and Finance. Prepare clear risk reports, dashboards, and summaries for project and senior leadership. Track risk trends, emerging risks, and effectiveness of mitigation strategies.

Mitigation & Decision Support

Work with project teams to develop and implement risk mitigation and response plans. Monitor execution of mitigation actions and escalate issues as needed. Support scenario planning and decision-making related to high-impact or critical risks.

Integration with Project Controls

Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Schedulers, and Cost Controllers to ensure risks are integrated into cost forecasts and schedules. Support alignment between risk exposure, contingency usage, and performance reporting.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure risk management practices comply with company policies, contract requirements, and regulatory expectations applicable to a nuclear facility. Support internal and external audits, reviews, and assurance activities. Maintain documentation and audit trails appropriate for a highly regulated environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred. 5 to 20+ years of experience in project risk management, preferably supporting large capital or construction projects. Strong understanding of project risk management methodologies and tools. Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments. Ability to facilitate workshops and communicate risk information clearly to diverse stakeholders. Proficiency with risk management, project controls, and reporting tools. Experience in nuclear, energy, chemical, or other highly regulated industrial facilities is preferred. Familiarity with construction of complex industrial or infrastructure projects. Experience performing quantitative risk analysis (cost and/or schedule). Professional certification such as PMI-RMP, PMP, or similar is a plus. Knowledge of NRC-regulated environments or nuclear fuel-cycle facilities is a strong plus.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills Proactive and structured approach to uncertainty Excellent facilitation and communication skills Ability to influence without direct authority High attention to detail and documentation quality Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and accountability

Other Job Requirements:

United States Citizenship Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q Security Clearance, if required

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications steps via our website:

www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES


Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6543723
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Eunice, NM, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned