Risk Analyst – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend

. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across various stages of construction projects, including planning, design, execution, and completion.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across various stages of construction projects, including planning, design, execution, and completion.
Identify potential risks (financial, operational, environmental, legal, safety-related, etc.) that may impact the delivery of construction projects.
Use risk management tools and techniques to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks.
Develop and recommend strategies for mitigating identified risks, including insurance, contingency planning, contract management, and other proactive measures.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to implement risk management plans and ensure that mitigation actions are followed.
Continuously monitor the risk landscape throughout the project lifecycle to track new risks and changes in existing risks.
Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management, highlighting potential issues, risk exposure, and the effectiveness of mitigation actions.
Assist in updating the project risk register to reflect evolving risk profiles.
Use quantitative and qualitative risk analysis techniques (such as Monte Carlo simulations, decision trees, and sensitivity analysis) to model potential risk scenarios and their impact on project objectives.
Perform cost-benefit analysis of risk management strategies to determine the most cost-effective solutions.
Communicate risk-related issues clearly to stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and project teams.
Facilitate discussions on risk tolerance and ensure alignment with the project’s risk management framework.
Ensure that risk management processes and activities align with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
Minimum 3 years of applicable experience
Experience in construction-related risk management is highly preferred.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with risk management software (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, @RISK).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for risk analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of construction processes, contract management, and project management principles.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify potential risks that might not be immediately apparent.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PMI-RMP (Project Management Risk Professional), or similar are preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmentrisk managementquantitative risk analysisqualitative risk analysiscost-benefit analysisMonte Carlo simulationsdecision treessensitivity analysiscontract managementconstruction processes

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingdetail-orientedcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillspresentation skillsstakeholder managementrisk tolerance facilitation

Certifications

FRMPMI-RMP