Risk Analyst

HR4Me

• $70K — $95K *
Cincinnati, OH 45238In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 3-7+ years of experience in risk analysis, construction finance, insurance, or project controls
  • Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, or industrial services preferred
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts and project delivery methods (DBB, DB, CM, EPC)
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems a plus

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess risks across active projects and corporate operations
  • Develop and maintain risk registers for major projects and business units
  • Review owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements for risk exposure
  • Coordinate with brokers on insurance placements and analyze claims history
  • Support forecasting and scenario modeling for large or complex projects
  • Collaborate with Safety teams to assess safety-related risks and compliance
  • Prepare risk reports and dashboards for executive leadership

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence risk strategy at an enterprise level
  • Exposure to large-scale, complex mechanical construction projects
  • Direct interaction with executive leadership
  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and benefits
Full Job Description
Enterprise & Project Risk Management
  • Identify and assess risks across active projects, pursuits, and corporate operations
  • Develop and maintain risk registers for major projects and business units
  • Evaluate exposure related to project size, scope, delivery method, schedule, and geography
  • Support risk reviews during pursuit, preconstruction, and project kickoff phases

Contract & Legal Risk
  • Review owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements for risk exposure
  • Identify unfavorable terms related to indemnification, liquidated damages, warranties, insurance, bonding, and force majeure
  • Collaborate with legal counsel on contract negotiations and risk mitigation strategies
  • Track contractual risk trends and recommend policy improvements

Insurance & Claims Management
  • Coordinate with brokers on insurance placements (GL, WC, Auto, Builders Risk, Professional Liability, OCIP/CCIP)
  • Analyze loss runs, claims history, and deductible exposure
  • Support claims management, documentation, and resolution
  • Assist with renewals and insurer submissions

Financial & Operational Risk Analysis
  • Analyze project financial data to identify cost, margin, and cash flow risks
  • Monitor exposure related to change orders, productivity, escalation, and supply chain disruptions
  • Support forecasting and scenario modeling for large or complex projects
  • Partner with project controls and finance teams to identify early warning indicators

Safety & Compliance Risk
  • Collaborate with Safety and Operations teams to assess safety-related risks and trends
  • Analyze incident data and recommend corrective actions
  • Support regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, state/local requirements)
  • Assist in audits and compliance reporting

Reporting & Communication
  • Prepare risk reports and dashboards for executive leadership
  • Present risk findings and recommendations to senior management
  • Maintain risk policies, procedures, and documentation
  • Support continuous improvement of risk management frameworks


Qualifications:

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 3-7+ years of experience in risk analysis, construction finance, insurance, or project controls
  • Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, or industrial services preferred
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts and project delivery methods (DBB, DB, CM, EPC)
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Procore, SAP, Oracle) a plus

Preferred
  • Professional certifications (ARM, CPCU, CRIS, PMP, or similar)
  • Experience with large, complex projects ($25M+)
  • Knowledge of union and non-union labor environments
  • Experience with OCIP/CCIP programs


Core Competencies
  • Risk assessment & mitigation
  • Contract analysis
  • Financial modeling and data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Executive-level communication
  • Attention to detail with big-picture perspective


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Reduction in claims frequency and severity
  • Improved project margin protection
  • Timely identification of high-risk projects
  • Successful insurance renewals and audits
  • Accuracy and usefulness of risk reporting


Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to influence risk strategy at an enterprise level
  • Exposure to large-scale, complex mechanical construction projects
  • Direct interaction with executive leadership
  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and benefits


* Ladders Estimates

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