Position Title: Risk Cost Analyst

Full-Time Role
Office Location: Sacramento On-Site

About the Company
For over 30 years, this organization has been an industry leader providing Project Management Solutions to their clients on their Capital Construction Projects. Focusing in the Utilities, Oil, Gas, Water, and other Large Construction Projects, their Project Controls Professionals have worked on some of the largest Capital Construction Projects throughout the U.S.
They are Certified as a Federal Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and State of California Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SB/DVBE).

Job Summary
As a Risk Cost Analyst, you’ll play an essential role in helping our client’s program teams manage the financial health and risk exposure of large capital construction projects. You’ll work with data, analyze trends, and support strategies that keep budgets accurate and projects on track. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on problem-solving and collaboration across finance and project teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze data for risk and cost assessments across project processes.
- Monitor project cost drivers, market conditions, and risk exposure factors.
- Conduct cost modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis using established methods.
- Integrate risk findings into project cost estimates and contingency planning.
- Support cross-functional teams in developing and tracking mitigation strategies.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of cost assessments and risk registers.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in risk analysis, cost management, or project controls.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.
- Familiarity with risk and cost management tools such as @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, or Power BI.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.

Employment Type & Benefits
Full-time, direct-hire position including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement benefits.

Salary Range
$100,000 –$145,000 Actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and work location. The hiring company reserves the right to modify the salary range based on market conditions and internal equity considerations.

Disclaimer
This job description provides only a summary of the typical functions associated with this role and is not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or duties. The actual responsibilities, tasks, and duties assigned may differ from those outlined, and additional duties may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes to the jobholder’s responsibilities or activities implemented by our clients that differ from those described herein.
SmartHire is posting this position on behalf of our client, and the salary range provided is determined by the client. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors determined by the hiring company, including candidate qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes in salary, benefits, or bonuses made by our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
SmartHire and our client are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.