Program Risk Manager

**Company Description** **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. **Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.** We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking a **Program Risk Manager** to be based in Sacramento, CA. This position is open for remote work. **JOB SUMMARY:** Under the general direction of the Director, Project Services, the Program Risk Manager is responsible for managing the Program Risk Management Section of risk specialists, and working with the program staff, project staff and other consultants to ensure potential risks are identified; assessed and quantified; risk treatment actions are identified; actions are taken to avoid or reduce the impacts; and monitored and reported on. The Program Risk Manager works in the Program Management & Oversight Branch of one of AECOM’s major infrastructure projects. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Lead risk management coordination with the client, PDS staff, PCMs and other consultants to make sure that the potential risks are identified; assessed and quantified; risk treatment actions are identified; Suggest actions to be taken to avoid or mitigate the impacts; and monitored and reported on. + Review existing procedures and methodologies, and where appropriate revise, update and establish new procedures, train and mentor staff as may be required in new processes and procedures and periodically audit compliance with these procedures + Review risk assessment modelling [quantitative cost and schedule] conducted by others [PCM’s, Contractors, in-house and consultant staff]. Develop and run where not produced by others, QCRA/QSRA models using TOP-DOWN FRA methodology and / or Monte-Carlo methodology. + Manages development of all the risk registers, risk assessment and status and ensure that they are captured on the client’s RMS system. + Reviews RMS entries to make sure that risks are accurately described and complete. Works with the stakeholders (delivery and functional leads) to making them accurate where required + Organizes and facilitates risk workshops and risk review meetings. + Works with the project controls staff in incorporating appropriate risk in the cost and schedule assessments and establishing contingencies + Supports the bi-annual Program Update Reports, bi-annual Business Plans and Annual Work Plans + Supports information required for and meetings with project financial sponsors including but not limited to the Federal Rail Authority. **Qualifications** **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** + BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying (QS), or a similar, relevant discipline + 15+ years of experience in risk management for large, complex construction projects or programs. + Proficiency with risk management software such as Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk, Active Risk Manager, or other commercial risk management software. + Proficiency with computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Knowledge of principles and practices of risk management for a large-scale construction project and ability to carry out quantitative schedule and cost risk analysis. Must be a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus. Proven accuracy, reliability, and completeness in job accomplishment. Effective oral and written communication skills. + Ability to: write risk assessment reports. Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds; must be detail-oriented and highly organized; and must be able to produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer-service attitude. + Excellent communication and organizational skills, both verbal and written. + Proven ability to work with a wide range of disciplines connected with the successful completion of projects. + Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with staff at all levels + Ability to analyze program functional effectiveness and recommend applicable solutions to address needs and challenges. **Additional Information** + Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $162,429.97 - $300,495.44. + AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs. + All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. Join us and let’s get started. **ReqID:** J10084615 **Business Line:** Transportation **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Risk Management **Work Location Model:** Remote