Risk Specialist

Noble Hearts HR Consulting Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing seeks a seasoned Risk Specialist to support comprehensive risk management efforts within major infrastructure programs in Sacramento, CA. The role focuses on maintaining risk reporting tools, updating risk registers, and coordinating with stakeholders to enhance oversight.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years in risk management, with strong communication, analytical, and collaborative skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years in related risk management roles.
• Strong understanding of risk management processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in establishing and maintaining cost and schedule baselines to assess risk exposures.
• Support input required for external stakeholders, grant applications, and program reporting.
• Develop and maintain risk reporting tools for cost and schedule risk analysis.
• Manage the Authority's risk register, ensuring proper coordination between programlevel and project-level risks.
• Maintain and update the Authority's Program Risk Management Plan and prepare quarterly risk management reports.
• Provide guidance and templates for project risk management, including qualitative risk registers and quantitative risk assessments.
• Support project teams in implementing risk management strategies and maintaining project risk contingency plans.
• Review and challenge project-level risk assessments to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Risk personnel to align with overall risk management goals.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline

Job description

Risk Specialist

Industry: Infrastructure | Construction | Engineering
Location: Sacramento, California
Work Arrangement: On- Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive | Based on Experience

Build Your Career on California's Largest Infrastructure Projects

Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing is proactively building a talent pipeline for upcoming Risk Specialist opportunities with a leading infrastructure consulting organization. These positions will support major transportation and public infrastructure programs alongside engineering, construction management, and project delivery teams.

We anticipate multiple openings over the coming months and are seeking highly organized professionals who thrive in fast-paced project environments and are passionate about delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient document management.

Position Summary

The role focuses on supporting comprehensive risk management efforts, maintaining risk reporting tools, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance program risk oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team in establishing and maintaining cost and schedule baselines to assess risk exposures
• Support input required for external stakeholders, grant applications, and program reporting
• Develop and maintain risk reporting tools for cost and schedule risk analysis
• Manage the Authority's risk register, ensuring proper coordination between programlevel and project-level risks
• Maintain and update the Authority's Program Risk Management Plan and prepare quarterly risk management reports
• Provide guidance and templates for project risk management, including qualitative risk registers and quantitative risk assessments
• Support project teams in implementing risk management strategies and maintaining project risk contingency plans
• Review and challenge project-level risk assessments to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
• Collaborate with Enterprise Risk personnel to align with overall risk management goals

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline plus
• 10+ years in related risk management roles
• Strong understanding of risk management processes and methodologies
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills

Preferred

• Experience working in large-scale programs or multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Knowledge of risk management practices in infrastructure or construction projects

Location Requirements

Candidates should:

• Candidates should be local to the area.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Work on some of California's most impactful infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineering and construction professionals.
• Support projects that improve transportation, mobility, and public infrastructure.
• Join an organization committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Advance your career within a dynamic, collaborative project environment.

Why Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing?

At Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing, we connect exceptional professionals with organizations shaping the future of infrastructure, engineering, and construction. Our personalized recruiting approach focuses on matching top talent with meaningful career opportunities that support long-term success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noble Hearts HR Consulting & Staffing and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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