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Risk Specialist green card sponsorship requires employers to complete PERM labor certification, filing a prevailing wage determination with DOL and running a U.S. recruitment test before petitioning USCIS. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree candidates; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of qualifying experience in risk analysis, compliance, or related fields.
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We're seeking an experienced Risk Specialist to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (both rail and bus), aviation, and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role focuses on program and project risk management: maintaining the risk register and reporting tools, running cost and schedule risk analysis, and working with project teams and stakeholders to strengthen risk oversight across the program.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support the team in establishing and maintaining cost and schedule baselines to assess risk exposure.
- Support development of risk inputs for external stakeholders, grant applications, and program reporting.
- Develop and maintain risk reporting tools for cost and schedule risk analysis.
- Manage the program risk register, ensuring proper coordination between program-level and project-level risks.
- Maintain and update the Program Risk Management Plan and prepare quarterly risk management reports.
- Provide guidance and templates for project risk management, including qualitative risk registers and quantitative risk assessments.
- Support project teams in implementing risk management strategies and maintaining project risk contingency plans.
- Review and challenge project-level risk assessments to verify accuracy and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with enterprise risk personnel to align with overall risk management goals.
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.
- Confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and communicate risk clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of risk management experience on transportation or transit infrastructure projects.
- Experience with large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
- Strong understanding of risk management processes and methodologies.
- Familiarity with risk analysis and scheduling tools (e.g., Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen Fuse, Lumivero @RISK, etc.).
- Familiarity with project and construction management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering.
- PMP (PMI), PMI-RMP (PMI), or equivalent certification.
- Experience in risk, cost, or project support roles on rail transit projects.
- Familiarity or proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $110k-$200k/year ($52-$96/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 pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
- Formal career planning and development program
- $2,500 annually toward professional development
- Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
- Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
- Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
- Free personal financial planning services
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus
Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.
About the Position
We're seeking an experienced Risk Specialist to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (both rail and bus), aviation, and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. This role focuses on program and project risk management: maintaining the risk register and reporting tools, running cost and schedule risk analysis, and working with project teams and stakeholders to strengthen risk oversight across the program.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Sacramento, CA.
Responsibilities
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support the team in establishing and maintaining cost and schedule baselines to assess risk exposure.
- Support development of risk inputs for external stakeholders, grant applications, and program reporting.
- Develop and maintain risk reporting tools for cost and schedule risk analysis.
- Manage the program risk register, ensuring proper coordination between program-level and project-level risks.
- Maintain and update the Program Risk Management Plan and prepare quarterly risk management reports.
- Provide guidance and templates for project risk management, including qualitative risk registers and quantitative risk assessments.
- Support project teams in implementing risk management strategies and maintaining project risk contingency plans.
- Review and challenge project-level risk assessments to verify accuracy and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with enterprise risk personnel to align with overall risk management goals.
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.
- Confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and communicate risk clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of risk management experience on transportation or transit infrastructure projects.
- Experience with large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
- Strong understanding of risk management processes and methodologies.
- Familiarity with risk analysis and scheduling tools (e.g., Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis, Deltek Acumen Fuse, Lumivero @RISK, etc.).
- Familiarity with project and construction management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering.
- PMP (PMI), PMI-RMP (PMI), or equivalent certification.
- Experience in risk, cost, or project support roles on rail transit projects.
- Familiarity or proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $110k-$200k/year ($52-$96/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 pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
- Formal career planning and development program
- $2,500 annually toward professional development
- Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
- Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
- Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
- Free personal financial planning services
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus
Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Risk Specialist
Map your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your transcripts and employer letters before you apply. EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive risk experience. Knowing which category fits prevents a mismatched I-140 petition and a preventable denial.
Search employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find Risk Specialist roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers who've completed PERM before cuts the time you'll spend chasing dead-end applications from firms unfamiliar with the process.
Verify your SOC code before the prevailing wage step
Risk Specialists typically fall under SOC 13-2099 or 13-2051 depending on duties. Check O*NET to confirm which code matches your actual responsibilities. DOL's PERM prevailing wage determination ties directly to that code, so a mismatch inflates your wage requirement or triggers a recruitment mismatch.
Anticipate the PERM recruitment test timeline
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test, including job postings and good-faith U.S. candidate search, before filing PERM. This window typically runs 30 to 180 days. Negotiating your start date with that buffer in mind prevents gaps between your work authorization and the sponsorship filing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
Before your offer letter is finalized, run your job title and location through OFLC Wage Search. The prevailing wage DOL certifies sets a floor your employer must meet on the PERM filing. Knowing that number lets you negotiate from a position of documented market data rather than guesswork.
Protect your priority date if you change jobs mid-process
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the backlog. For India- or China-born applicants where priority dates can lag by years, confirming portability eligibility before resigning protects that investment.
Green Card Risk Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PERM process look like for a Risk Specialist role?
Your employer files a prevailing wage request with DOL, then runs a recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker is available. Once PERM is certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You then wait for a visa number to become current before filing for adjustment of status or going through consular processing. The full timeline varies by country of birth and category.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Risk Specialist?
H-1B visa is temporary work authorization requiring an LCA filed with DOL and a lottery for cap-subject petitions. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence with no lottery, but requires PERM labor certification and is subject to per-country numerical limits. Nationals of high-demand countries may wait years for a visa number to become current, even after PERM and I-140 are approved.
Does my risk management experience substitute for an advanced degree under EB-2?
Yes, in some cases. USCIS recognizes a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive post-degree experience in the specialty as equivalent to an advanced degree for EB-2 purposes. The experience must be in a role directly related to Risk Specialist duties and must be documented with detailed employer letters describing your responsibilities and progression.
Where can I find Risk Specialist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can search for Risk Specialist openings at companies that have completed the PERM process before. This saves time by focusing your applications on employers who already understand the EB-2 and EB-3 filing requirements rather than those encountering them for the first time.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is in progress?
It depends on where you are in the process. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. Separately, an approved I-140 from your original employer can preserve your priority date if a new employer files a fresh I-140 on your behalf, protecting your place in the backlog.