Risk Cost Analyst

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. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• 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. 

Attributes 

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 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.). 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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.  

Compensation Details 

Expected Salary: $86k-$120k/year ($42-$57/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately p