Risk Manager

Reports To: President 

Position Type: Full Time 

Classification: Exempt 

Summary:  

The Risk Manager is responsible for protecting the company’s financial, contractual, and operational interests by proactively managing risk across all phases of work. This role oversees contract development and negotiation, company-wide insurance and bonding programs, subcontractor prequalification, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, preconstruction, and project teams, the Risk Manager identifies and mitigates potential risks, supports effective risk transfer, and helps prevent claims through early issue recognition and guidance. When disputes arise, the Risk Manager serves as the primary liaison with legal counsel, coordinating claim strategy, documentation, and resolution while driving continuous improvement through lessons learned. 

Core Values:  

• Do the Right Thing – Whether someone is looking or not; be trustworthy, fair and respectful 

• Focus on Excellence – Continuous improvement; can-do attitude; have openness leading to better results 

• Bring Value – Give rather than take; move things forward; optimize for others.  

• Work as a Team – Celebrate wins, learn from losses; work together; support one another 

Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

• Contract Management
  

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  • Draft and review Owner contracts and provide feedback to President for negotiations  
  
  
  
  

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  • Draft, negotiate and finalize consultant contracts with input from operational leaders  
  
  
  
  

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  • Draft, negotiate and finalize subcontract amendments, ensuring appropriate following of Owner contract terms to the subcontract, including compliance and risk transfer  
  
  
  
  

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  • Maintain standardized contract templates, exhibits, and language updates in coordination with external legal counsel.  
  
  
  
  

• Company Insurance Program Management
  

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  • Manage the company-wide insurance program, including annual renewals, policy coordination, and COI oversight  
  
  
  
  

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  • Administer the bonding program: bid bonds, performance/payment bonds, and project-specific requirements.  
  
  
  
  

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  • Oversee subcontractor/supplier prequalification including financials, safety data, backlog capacity, insurance verification, and compliance indicators.  
  
  
  
  

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  • Conduct contractual and bid risk reviews to identify and mitigate financial, schedule, safety, or legal exposure.  
  
  
  
  


•  Compliance & Risk Transfer
  

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  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with insurance, bonding, and contractual requirements, including DBE/WBE/Section 3 and Davis Bacon reporting needs (in coordination with Operations and Accounting).  
  
  
  
  

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  • Maintain internal risk-related SOPs, exhibits, and standards to promote consistency across projects.  
  
  
  
  

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  • Work with the CCO, Preconstruction, and Project Executives to review scope gaps, flow-down risks, and obligations during project setup.  
  
  
  
  

• Claims Prevention
  

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  • Proactively partner with Project Executives and Project Managers to identify potential issues early and recommend strategies for avoidance or mitigation.  
  
  
  
  

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  • Provide templated notices, documentation expectations, and guidance to maintain contractual protections. 
  
  
  
  

• Claims Management
  

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  • Serve as primary liaison with external legal counsel for claims, disputes, or potential litigation.  
  
  
  
  

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  • Coordinate internal document production, timeline support, and project team involvement.  
  
  
  
  

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  • Assist with negotiation strategies and maintain momentum toward resolution of claims, disputes, and open issues.  
  
  
  
  

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  • Track lessons learned and support process improvements to prevent repeat issues.  
  
  
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to over or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Core Competencies:  

• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement  

• Disciplined, strategic problem-solver  

• Strong analytical skills  

• Clear, effective Communication abilities  

• Company-minded and committed to supporting project and organizational success  

• Highly organized with strong follow-through  

Preferred Experience & Education:  

• JD Degree from an accredited university (not  if equivalent experience is demonstrated)  

• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry or related risk/contract role  

• Fluency in typical computer programs including Microsoft Office  

• Experience with contract negotiation, insurance programs, risk analysis, or claims management  

Work Environment:  

This position works in a standard office environment. This job will also require 
transportation and driving to various jobsites as needed to complete role responsibilities. 

Physical & Mental Demands 

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly  see and read on computer screens, lift 20 pounds, sit or stand for extended periods of time, reach, stretch and bend. 

• When visiting jobsites the employee is regularly required to have endurance and ability to walk job sites in outdoor elements including stairs and elevated structures, ability to bend, stretch, reach, kneel, squat, and climb. 

Work Hours:  

Normal “working hours” anticipated are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. However, it is expected that this position may need to be available by phone, e-mail, 
and/or for virtual meeting participation after hours and/or before, during, and after any critical after-hour project functions and work activities, or in the event of emergency circumstances and/or crises, as necessary. 

Travel:  

Limited as  

Disclaimer: This job description shall not constitute or be constructed as a promise of employment or as a contract between Landis Construction and any of its employees.