Risk Analyst - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Los Angeles, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to support one of our data center clients. In this role, you will assist with gathering and organizing risk information across multiple projects, helping teams keep their risk registers up to date and accurate. You will also help ensure that risk management documentation is properly maintained and stored in line with established processes. The role includes supporting Power BI risk dashboards, contributing to risk workshop reporting, and reviewing outputs from workshops to help capture key insights. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build foundational skills in risk management within a collaborative and fast-paced project environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
Minimum 3 years of applicable experience
Experience in construction-related risk management is highly preferred.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with risk management software (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, @RISK).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for risk analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of construction processes, contract management, and project management principles.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify potential risks that might not be immediately apparent.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PMI-RMP (Project Management Risk Professional), or similar are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across various stages of construction projects, including planning, design, execution, and completion.
Identify potential risks (financial, operational, environmental, legal, safety-related, etc.) that may impact the delivery of construction projects.
Use risk management tools and techniques to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks.
Develop and recommend strategies for mitigating identified risks, including insurance, contingency planning, contract management, and other proactive measures.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to implement risk management plans and ensure that mitigation actions are followed.
Continuously monitor the risk landscape throughout the project lifecycle to track new risks and changes in existing risks.
Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management, highlighting potential issues, risk exposure, and the effectiveness of mitigation actions.
Assist in updating the project risk register to reflect evolving risk profiles.
Use quantitative and qualitative risk analysis techniques (such as Monte Carlo simulations, decision trees, and sensitivity analysis) to model potential risk scenarios and their impact on project objectives.
Perform cost-benefit analysis of risk management strategies to determine the most cost-effective solutions.
Communicate risk-related issues clearly to stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and project teams.
Facilitate discussions on risk tolerance and ensure alignment with the project’s risk management framework.
Ensure that risk management processes and activities align with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Assist in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and environmental guidelines during project execution.
Participate in training sessions to enhance risk management knowledge and improve project risk handling capabilities across the organization.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.