AECOM · 1 day ago
Risk Specialist (Rail/Transit Projects)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $158K/yr
4+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges. The Risk Specialist will support risk management initiatives across programs, maintain risk reporting tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective program performance and control.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
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
Qualification
Required
BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
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