Risk Specialist (Rail/Transit Projects)

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship offered

Travel may be required

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Risk Specialist to join the Sacramento, CA team on-site. You will support risk management across programs, maintain risk tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive effective performance and control.

Key duties include managing the risk register, updating the Risk Management Plan, and delivering risk reports. The role requires BA/BS with 4+ years of experience and offers sponsorship with travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience with risk management in large infrastructure or construction projects is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and communicate with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cost and schedule baselines to assess risk exposures
• Support inputs for grants, reporting, and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain risk reporting tools for cost and schedule risk analysis
• Manage the Authority’s risk register coordinating program and project risks
• Update the Program Risk Management Plan and prepare quarterly risk reports
• Provide guidance and templates for project risk management including qualitative and quantitative assessments
• Support teams in implementing risk strategies and maintaining contingency plans
• Review project-level risk assessments for accuracy and effectiveness
• Collaborate with Enterprise Risk to align with overall risk management goals

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Cost & schedule risk analysis

Education

BA/BS + 4 years experience

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Risk Specialist to work on-site in our Sacramento, 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 this position.

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $90000 to $150000.

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.

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.