Senior Risk Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Risk Management Consultant with a deep background in construction-related insurance, capable of working fluidly across all levels of the risk organization—from Sr. Management to Analyst. This contract role supports a high-profile public-sector agency in safeguarding its complex portfolio of infrastructure assets through strategic insurance placement, contract negotiation, and internal team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help lead insurance strategy, including placement, renewal negotiations, and broker management across property, liability, and construction insurance programs.
  
• Advise executive leadership and serve as a key liaison with external stakeholders, insurers, brokers, and regulatory bodies.
  
• Provide oversight and input into insurance recovery strategies for major losses and high-impact claims.
  
• Ensure compliance with agency-wide standards, policies, and public-sector procurement regulations.
  
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk financing strategies and procedures.
  
• Coordinate the preparation of board materials, cost allocations, underwriting data, and insurance-related presentations.
  
• Lead procurement efforts for insurance-related services, including RFQs/RFPs.
  
• Maintain and improve systems used for tracking policies, claims, and compliance metrics.
  
• Review, negotiate, and recommend insurance requirements for contracts, including construction and public-private partnership agreements.
  
• Perform complex contract reviews and risk assessments to support insurance and indemnification recommendations.
  
• Mentor junior analysts by explaining coverage nuances and risk frameworks in a clear, collaborative way.
  
• Maintain data within RMIS platforms and support underwriting through detailed analysis.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, or related field
  
• 8+ years in commercial risk management, with direct experience in construction insurance
  
• Experience reviewing and negotiating insurance terms in complex contracts
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to junior staff
  
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and RMIS tools (e.g., Riskonnect)
  

• ARM, CPCU, CRM, or related insurance certification
  
• Experience working with or for a public agency
  
• Familiarity with insurance captives, loss control, or alternative risk financing