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Job Summary:

AECOM is seeking a Program Risk Analyst working at the intersection of Civil Engineering, Program and Project Management, and Decision Support to support risk management for major infrastructure programs. This position will be based remotely in the U.S., with occasional travel within the Western region.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support program Risk Manager in the area of Program Risk Management, including but not limited to: prepare risk management plans and processes fit for the Program and Projects, develop and organize risk mitigation plans and develop tracking mechanisms to controls effectiveness of risk management.

• Assist in the execution and maintenance of program risk management service framework, including data use case execution that reflect project/program direction and opportunities.

• Recognize and manage program risks in area of responsibility, and assists in putting in place appropriate mitigation plans and assists in communicating these to avoid surprises with key stakeholders.

• Effectively facilitate risk interviews and run workshops to gather requirements and gain consensus.

• Work and collaborate with a multitude of different people - including business customers, Functional managers, project managers and engineers - to balance demands.

• Assist in the development of program specific risk management plans.

• Organize and facilitate Construction risk mitigation meetings.

• Assist in the development of ad hoc program risk communiques supporting decision points in the program.

• Review program documents, analyze program data and develop Program and Project Risk Registers.

• Support schedule critical reviews, and scrutinize cost estimates, understanding areas of uncertainty.

• Schedule and conduct risk interviews and support facilitation of Program Risk Workshops.

• Develop quantitative integrated cost and schedule Program risk models using risk software and analyze results.

• Prepare program risk communications (memos), risk dashboards, Risk Assessment reports, and document risk mitigation strategies.

• Work with program team on program risk allocation and risk transfer mechanisms through either design specifications or language in the procurement documents.

• Prepare Program Risk Assessment presentations and prepare presentations of the program risk profile.

• Support Program Managers.

• Work collaboratively with program risk management team, involving supporting decisions of the Program Risk Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 2 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• University Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business or related discipline.

• 3 - 5 years of related experience within Construction Management, Program Management, and/or Risk Assessments (meaning, qualitative/quantitative risk assessments on construction programs.)

• M.A.Sc. or M.B.A. degree in Civil Engineering, Economics, Statistics or related field is a strong asset.

• Experience in quantitative/qualitative cost/schedule risk assessments within Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Program and Project Management.

• Experience in statistical assessments in the field of Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Program and Project Management.

• Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation and any experience with applicable software, such as @Risk, Acumen, ARM, and InEight is an asset.

Sponsorship is not offered for this role now or in the future

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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