Senior Risk Manager - San Jose

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

Description LJB Inc. is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Senior Risk Manager role in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years working on major surface and underground rail projects, including risk management during both design and construction project phases, and will possess the professional and interpersonal skills to make a positive impact on our firm and the clients we serve. We are looking for a motivated professional with a forward-thinking mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit.

Salary Range: $176,000 - $240,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefit Information:

SENIOR RISK MANAGER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Managing projects and major tasks on projects, including writing proposals and developing work scope, fee, and schedule for project work.
• Reporting of project progress and troubleshooting issues arising to maintain project profitability.
• Maintaining quality by appropriate implementation of the LJB quality management process.
• Implementing LJB health and safety practices to ensure employees are suitably trained and qualified to work on projects.
• Leading risk management tasks in support of projects, including leading and facilitating meetings and workshops.
• Producing reports and other project deliverables for clients.
• Making presentations to project teams and external agencies, including Board of Directors and political decision-makers.
• Independently preparing construction plans and specifications, structural/ geotechnical calculations and design reports, and technical memoranda.
• Communicating technical and non-technical information in a concise, professional manner including participation in technical meetings and workshops with owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Independently preparing technical reports including technical memoranda, letters, and reports, as well as geotechnical data reports (GDRs), and geotechnical baseline reports (GBRs).
• Leading and carrying out tasks that include qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
• Project/program cost and schedule analysis and understanding to add risk costs and time (through analysis) to overall budgets.
• Increasing LJB's visibility in the industry by participating in regional initiatives, conferences, committees, and community associations, including any identified professional association activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SENIOR RISK MANAGER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area of study.
• 15+ years of relevant project experience in the planning, design, and construction of a variety of surface and tunnel rail projects and major water/wastewater programs.
• Experience with FTA and FRA programs and direct liaison with those agencies.
• A thorough knowledge of relevant technical codes, operations, processes, and trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of winning new work and building business a plus

Core Skills:

• Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, interact with other staff, collaborate with other disciplines and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills and attention to detail.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

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