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Risk Scheduler (Rail & Transit Projects)
Sacramento, California, United States - 94203
Description

Risk Scheduler (Rail & Transit Projects)

Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sacramento or Fresno, CA (On-site)
Salary Range: $180K - $205K

Position Summary

The Risk Scheduler supports rail and transit programs by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating schedule-related risks. This role works closely with project managers, leadership, and technical teams to ensure project schedules are realistic, optimized, and proactively managed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify scheduling risks and project bottlenecks

  • Analyze timelines, dependencies, and constraints

  • Develop and implement schedule risk mitigation strategies

  • Create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules

  • Coordinate with project managers and team leads to align resources

  • Monitor project progress and identify deviations

  • Prepare risk-based reports for leadership

  • Track mitigation actions and escalate significant risks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or related field

  • 10+ years of experience in scheduling, risk management, or project controls

  • Experience with MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, PMI-RMP, or equivalent certification

  • Professional Engineering license

  • Experience supporting rail, transit, or large capital programs

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