Risk Manager - Insurance and Contract Compliance

Michels Corporation

$90K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Prior management experience
  • Prior construction experience
  • Experience with international construction projects and multinational insurance programs (desired)
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, CRIS, or equivalent certifications (desired)
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage the team, including hiring, training, and providing feedback
  • Ensure project-specific insurance coverage and bonds are managed throughout project lifecycles
  • Review and evaluate domestic and international contracts to identify risks and insurance needs
  • Handle initial contract review, identifying benefits and coordinating legal review
  • Procure necessary insurance coverages to meet contract requirements
  • Review insurance coverage issues with Corporate Legal and Project Management

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for certifications and continued education
  • Flexible work environment
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture
Full Job Description
The Risk Manager of Insurance and Contract Compliance has strong experience in risk management, insurance, and contract risk transfer within the heavy civil construction industry, supporting both U.S. and international operations. They are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record of overseeing contract compliance, managing surety programs, coordinating project-specific insurance coverage, and handling insurance requirements across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

This role requires prior experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities:
  • Directly manage the team. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; providing feedback; addressing complaints and resolving problems
  • Ensure that all project specific insurance coverage and bonds are managed throughout the lifecycle of the project, the respective extended reporting period and/or completed operations period
  • Review and evaluate domestic and international construction contracts, joint venture agreements, and customer terms to identify risk exposures, contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and risk transfer opportunities
  • Handle key aspects of initial contract review including identifying benefits and potential disadvantages and coordinating legal and insurance review of contract terms and conditions
  • Procure appropriate contract specific insurance coverages to comply with contract insurance requirements, joint venture bids, builders risk insurance and accompanying certificates of insurance
  • Review insurance coverage issues related to construction contracts, lease agreements, subcontract agreements and consultant agreements with Corporate Legal, Division Operational Management and Construction Project Management

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Prior management experience
  • Prior construction experience
  • Experience supporting international construction projects and multinational insurance programs (desired)
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, CRIS, or equivalent risk management and insurance certifications (desired)
  • Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team

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