Risk Specialist

We’re seeking an experienced Risk Specialist to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (both rail and bus), aviation, and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role focuses on program and project risk management: maintaining the risk register and reporting tools, running cost and schedule risk analysis, and working with project teams and stakeholders to strengthen risk oversight across the program.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.

• →Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• →Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• →Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• →Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• →Confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and communicate risk clearly to both technical and executive audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of risk management experience on transportation or transit infrastructure projects.
• Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
• Strong understanding of risk management processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with risk analysis and scheduling tools (e.g., Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen Fuse, Lumivero @RISK, etc.).
• Familiarity with project and construction management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Master’s degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering.
• PMP (PMI), PMI-RMP (PMI), or equivalent certification.
• Experience in risk, cost, or project support roles on rail transit projects.
• Familiarity or proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.