Risk Specialist (Rail/Transit Projects)

AACE International; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel may be required

Sponsorship offered

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Risk Specialist to support risk management across programs from our Sacramento, CA office. You will help maintain cost and schedule baselines, develop risk reporting tools, and coordinate with stakeholders to improve overall project performance.

The role requires a BA/BS with 4+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of risk management in infrastructure projects, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with infrastructure or construction risk management.
• Ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost and schedule baselines to assess risk exposures.
• Support input for external stakeholders and program reporting.
• Develop and maintain risk reporting tools for cost and schedule risk analysis.
• Manage the Authority’s risk register and align program- and project-level risks.
• Update the Program Risk Management Plan and quarterly risk reports.
• Provide guidance and templates for project risk management.
• Support teams in implementing risk strategies and contingency plans.
• Review project risk assessments for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Risk to align with organizational goals.

Skills

Risk management

Cost risk analysis

Schedule risk analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BA/BS + 4 years experience

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Risk Specialist to work on-site in ourSacramento, CA Office.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is part of the Project Controls and Project Financial Office and is responsible for supporting risk management initiatives across programs. Key duties include maintaining risk reporting tools, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to comprehensive risk oversight efforts to ensure effective program performance and control.

JOB 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 program level 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

Additional Information

• Travel may be required
• Sponsorship is offered for thisposition.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.