Other Impact Areas Full-time

Risk Lead

AECOM

Posted

Feb 07, 2026

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Support risk assessments, develop and organize risk mitigation plans and develop tracking mechanisms to controls effectiveness of risk management.
  • Assist in the execution and maintenance of Construction risk management service framework, including data use case execution that reflect project/program direction and opportunities.
  • Recognize and manage Construction risks and assist in putting in place appropriate mitigation plans and assists in communicating these to avoid surprises with key stakeholders.
  • Conduct constructability reviews, schedule critical reviews, and scrutinize cost estimates, understanding areas of uncertainty.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by reducing risk exposure through active mitigation of threats and maximization of opportunities in construction projects, ensuring robust forecasting and tracking of risk exposure.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Experience in developing and undertaking advanced Quantitative Risk Analysis including Cost, Schedule and integrated Cost and Schedule analyses.
  • Ability to work with project team on Construction risk allocation and risk transfer mechanisms.
  • Experience in promoting, setting up and implementing risk management systems appropriate to project needs through the project lifecycle.
  • Experience in production of periodic risk reporting including profiled risk expenditure, impacted risk / drawdown and risk exposure changes.

Benefits

What's in it for you

No benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the job description.

About

Inside AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting firm focused on construction and engineering projects, though no specific mission statement is provided in the job description.