Principal, Built Environment and Infrastructure

With over 50 years of experience, we work alongside investors, advisors, developers, project managers, designers, and infrastructure owners and operators to help our clients grow and thrive in the built environment and infrastructure sector.

Our experts bring deep insight across market intelligence, regulatory compliance, and the design and delivery of integrated security and resilience programs. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s largest organizations in real estate, infrastructure, and urban development to address critical business challenges and shape secure, future-ready environments.

We are now seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal for Built Environment and Infrastructure (BE&I) to lead and expand our Americas practice, positioning Control Risks as the trusted leader in this space. This pivotal role will ensure our clients’ developments and infrastructure are secure, resilient, and aligned with international best practices and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will also serve as a strategic advisor on high-profile projects as required.

The ideal candidate will be a recognized subject matter expert in :

• Strategic security planning and program development as part of multi-disciplinary design teams
• Spatial planning, including the application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), and other relevant principles
• Security master planning
• Security design and engineering, including protective design and technical assurance
• Fire and Life Safety (FLS) strategy and integration
• Site security surveys and risk assessments
• Systems integration, including Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and technology platforms

They will also have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver strategic security outcomes in complex, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary environments.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Technical Assurance & Compliance

Security Master Planning

CPTED & Spatial Risk Analysis

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Innovation & Best Practice

Requirements

Qualifications and specialist skills

Competencies

Solutions focused

Client centric

One firm

One Firm

Commercial acumen

Personal effectiveness

Behaviors

The base salary range for this position in Washington DC, Chicago, and Houston is $200,000-$220,000 per year. The base salary range for this position in San Francisco and New York is $215,000-$240,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

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