Risk Cost Analyst

Luster National • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to help shape one of the most transformative infrastructure projects in the nation? Luster National is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Cost Analyst to support the financial and risk management efforts behind this historic initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, finance, and project controls, ensuring that cost and risk strategies align with the scale and complexity of a world-class high-speed rail system. This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in risk, cost, or project support roles on large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in transportation or transit sectors.
• Demonstrated success supporting detailed budgets, change-order logs, and cost forecasts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or business.
• Active professional certifications such as CCM (CMAA), MRICS/FRICS (RICS), PMP (PMI), or CCA (AACE).
• Experience in risk, cost, or project support roles on rail transit projects.
• Familiarity with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen, Safran Risk, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

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.

Benefits

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

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