Senior Risk Manager – Rail & Infrastructure Projects

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

Job summary

LJB Inc. seeks a Senior Risk Manager in San Jose, CA to lead risk management on major surface and underground rail projects. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project experience and can guide proposals, scopes, fees, and schedules.

Requires deep knowledge of FTA/FRA programs, strong technical writing, and the ability to present complex risks clearly to clients and boards. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant project experience in surface and tunnel rail projects.
• Experience with FTA and FRA programs and direct liaison with those agencies.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant technical codes, operations, processes, and trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and tasks including proposals, scope, fee, and schedule.
• Report project progress and troubleshoot issues to maintain profitability.
• Lead risk management tasks and facilitate meetings and workshops.
• Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports and baseline reports.
• Present to project teams, boards, and external agencies as needed.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analyses.

Skills

Independence

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Mentoring

Technical writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

LJB Inc. seeks a Senior Risk Manager in San Jose, CA to lead risk management on major surface and underground rail projects. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project experience and can guide proposals, scopes, fees, and schedules.

Requires deep knowledge of FTA/FRA programs, strong technical writing, and the ability to present complex risks clearly to clients and boards. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role.