Risk Cost Analyst- Construction

Turner & Townsend • Sacramento, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Risk Cost Analyst to join our Project Controls team in support of a major, complex rail infrastructure program. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the effective management of cost and risk on large-scale construction projects, working alongside experienced project controls professionals and client stakeholders. The Risk Cost Analyst will support the identification, analysis, and management of project risks and cost uncertainties throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus.
• 5+ years of experience in risk, cost, or project support roles.
• Familiarity with risk management and cost analysis concepts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects or infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with risk and cost management tools (e.g., Excel, @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data for risk and cost assessments across project processes.
• Support the monitoring of project cost drivers, market factors, and external conditions that may affect budgets and risk exposure.
• Perform preliminary analyses using established qualitative and quantitative methods, including cost modeling and scenario analysis.
• Assist in integrating risk findings into cost estimates, forecasts, and contingency planning efforts.
• Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project controls, estimating, and scheduling teams.
• Prepare draft reports, presentations, and summaries for review by senior risk and cost analysts.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of risk registers, cost assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative and analytical support to ensure consistency and accuracy in the risk and cost management processes.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with construction projects.
• Work closely with project teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure that potential risks are mitigated and managed effectively throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for work-life balance.
• Promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level