Senior Consultant, Built Environment and Infrastructure

About the role

This role may be based in New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, OR, or Columbus, OH. Our Built Environment & Infrastructure (BE&I) Consulting and Security Design team delivers early-stage risk-based security strategies and planning that inform broader concept and master planning stages, shaping work in later coordinated design and technical design phases. The successful applicant will join our US-based Americas team, supporting clients across the Americas as part of a broader team of over 100 crisis and security consultants.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fee-earning consultancy across a wide range of activities, including risk assessment, definition of security strategies, high-level planning, concept and detailed master planning, and concept and detailed technical design.
• Develop performance specifications and design guidance notes.
• Assist with and design for engagements such as technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections, and approvals, both at client sites and in the office.
• Design physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level in conjunction with specialist engineers from other organizations within project design teams.
• Support the adoption of innovative approaches to advance current practices and develop new solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to handle client and prospect requests effectively, strengthening client relationships across the full breadth of capabilities.
• Create proposals and build project budgets to define scope and determine pricing prior to sign-off by designated managers.
• Maintain accurate financial forecasting, project planning, resource planning, and financial reporting.
• Carry operational planning and management responsibility for engagements, including quality oversight of operational and document-based deliverables and compliance with Control Risks policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Contribute collaboratively to the performance management of team members and act as a thought leader, coordinating with peer groups across the business.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience with strong knowledge and understanding of CPTED principles and other global leading initiatives, including Secured by Design and recognized public and private sector safety and security planning guidance such as UFC, ISO31000, and NIST.
• Experience delivering physical and electronic security design consulting across the AIA model stages.
• Proven ability to operate successfully at a senior level by implementing policy, driving quality, and growing a business.
• Proven experience in delivering consultancy-based engagements, managing people effectively, and overseeing successful budgeting, project management, and project closure.
• Membership in a security or design engineering-related institute.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, including a proven ability to participate in speaking engagements.
• Ability to liaise with clients effectively and build successful relationships, as well as quickly assimilate large quantities of new information.
• Travel up to 50% may be necessary. Valid Driver’s License and Passport are required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in risk management, design, or related security, crisis, and/or business continuity fields, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• A relevant security-related professional certification.
• Knowledge of and experience using design-related software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Project, Bluebeam, and other relevant platforms.

Skills

• Strong business intellect and a client-centric approach.
• Personal impact and a solution-focused mindset.
• Tenacity and a clear commitment to operating in a globally collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Behaviors

All employees are expected to display behaviors reflective of our company values: Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People, and Professionalism and Excellence.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $115,000–$130,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Prescription Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, emphasizing the value of in-person time together—both in the office and with clients—while continuing to support flexible and remote working.