Senior Rail Risk Leader for Major Projects

LJB Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Risk Manager with 15+ years in major rail projects, including risk management through design and construction phases. The ideal candidate will lead risk activities, write proposals, and guide teams to protect project profitability and quality.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, reporting, and presenting findings to clients and leadership, with a focus on safety, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of relevant project experience in the planning, design, and construction of rail projects.
• Experience with FTA and FRA programs.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes and trends.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects and major tasks, including proposals and scope/schedule definitions.
• Reporting progress and troubleshooting issues to maintain profitability.
• Ensuring quality through LJB quality management processes.
• Leading health and safety practices on projects.
• Leading risk management tasks and facilitating meetings/workshops.
• Producing client reports and project deliverables.
• Presenting to project teams, owners, and stakeholders.
• Preparing technical reports and geotechnical data reports as needed.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk analyses.
• Analyzing project cost and schedule to incorporate risk costs.
• Participating in regional industry initiatives to increase visibility.

Skills

Independent work

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LJB Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Risk Manager with 15+ years in major rail projects, including risk management through design and construction phases. The ideal candidate will lead risk activities, write proposals, and guide teams to protect project profitability and quality.

Responsibilities include risk analysis, reporting, and presenting findings to clients and leadership, with a focus on safety, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Competitive salary offered.