Infrastructure Project Risk & Cost Analyst

Noble Hearts HR Consulting Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing seeks a Risk Cost Analyst for ongoing infrastructure programs in Sacramento, CA. The role provides analytical and administrative support to risk and cost management within the Project Controls and Project Financial office.

Responsibilities include gathering data for risk/cost assessments, monitoring cost drivers, performing cost modeling and scenario analyses, and preparing reports for senior analysts. Local candidates preferred; on-site work required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus 3–5 years in risk/cost roles.
• Familiarity with risk management and cost analysis concepts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data for risk and cost assessments across project processes.
• Support monitoring of project cost drivers, market factors, and external conditions affecting budgets and risk exposure.
• Perform preliminary analyses using qualitative and quantitative methods, including cost modeling and scenario analysis.
• Assist in integrating risk findings into cost estimates, forecasts, and contingency planning efforts.
• Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation strategies with project controls, estimating, and scheduling teams.
• Prepare draft reports, presentations, and summaries for review by senior risk and cost analysts.
• Maintain organized records of risk registers, cost assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative and analytical support to ensure consistency and accuracy in risk and cost management processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Risk management concepts

Cost analysis concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Excel

@Risk

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing seeks a Risk Cost Analyst for ongoing infrastructure programs in Sacramento, CA. The role provides analytical and administrative support to risk and cost management within the Project Controls and Project Financial office.

Responsibilities include gathering data for risk/cost assessments, monitoring cost drivers, performing cost modeling and scenario analyses, and preparing reports for senior analysts. Local candidates preferred; on-site work required.