Director of Risk Management
Confidential, Phoenix, AZ, United States
This is a critical leadership role within a large construction
business . If you’re a strategic, detail-oriented risk professional who thrives on balancing financial insight with operational awareness, this role is for you. As Risk Director, you’ll lead the enterprise-wide risk management program — from insurance strategy and claims oversight to safety alignment and contract risk allocation. You’ll be a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, and Operations, helping the organization proactively identify, mitigate, and manage risks across all areas of the business. This is a high-impact role for someone who loves building structure, shaping policy, and driving results that protect both people and performance.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY Financial Risk Management
Lead procurement and administration of corporate and project-specific insurance programs (GL, Builder’s Risk, Professional Liability, Umbrella/Excess, Cyber, and OCIP/CCIP).
Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure proper risk transfer, coverage adequacy, and contractual compliance.
Oversee subcontractor and vendor Certificate of Insurance (COI) compliance and manage OCIP/CCIP enrollment.
Serve as the company’s primary liaison with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators.
Evaluate and improve risk allocation across contracts to align with business objectives.
Claims and Incident Management
Track and manage all insurance claims (general liability, builders risk, property, auto, and workers’ compensation).
Coordinate with adjusters, brokers, and insurers to ensure efficient resolution.
Partner with field teams on incident documentation and claim preparation.
Escalate high-value or disputed claims in partnership with Legal.
Identify, quantify, and monitor operational risks across safety, project delivery, subcontractor performance, and financial exposure.
Develop a “lessons learned” program to apply insights from claims and incidents to field operations.
Partner with Safety and Operations to implement data-driven risk reduction initiatives.
Lead enterprise-level emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis response efforts.
Leadership and Strategy
Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor risk trends and communicate insights to leadership.
Promote a proactive, risk-aware culture through education, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with leaders to integrate risk strategy into business planning and decision-making.
YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE
A bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive risk management experience within the construction or real estate development industry.
Deep knowledge of insurance programs relevant to large-scale commercial construction.
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Familiarity with safety regulations, claims management, and risk control practices.
Professional designations such as ARM, CPCU, or CRIS.
Experience implementing or managing OCIP/CCIP programs.
Knowledge of construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs).
Experience with risk analytics or insurance management systems.
We look forward to evaluating your resume.
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business . If you’re a strategic, detail-oriented risk professional who thrives on balancing financial insight with operational awareness, this role is for you. As Risk Director, you’ll lead the enterprise-wide risk management program — from insurance strategy and claims oversight to safety alignment and contract risk allocation. You’ll be a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, and Operations, helping the organization proactively identify, mitigate, and manage risks across all areas of the business. This is a high-impact role for someone who loves building structure, shaping policy, and driving results that protect both people and performance.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY Financial Risk Management
Lead procurement and administration of corporate and project-specific insurance programs (GL, Builder’s Risk, Professional Liability, Umbrella/Excess, Cyber, and OCIP/CCIP).
Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure proper risk transfer, coverage adequacy, and contractual compliance.
Oversee subcontractor and vendor Certificate of Insurance (COI) compliance and manage OCIP/CCIP enrollment.
Serve as the company’s primary liaison with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators.
Evaluate and improve risk allocation across contracts to align with business objectives.
Claims and Incident Management
Track and manage all insurance claims (general liability, builders risk, property, auto, and workers’ compensation).
Coordinate with adjusters, brokers, and insurers to ensure efficient resolution.
Partner with field teams on incident documentation and claim preparation.
Escalate high-value or disputed claims in partnership with Legal.
Identify, quantify, and monitor operational risks across safety, project delivery, subcontractor performance, and financial exposure.
Develop a “lessons learned” program to apply insights from claims and incidents to field operations.
Partner with Safety and Operations to implement data-driven risk reduction initiatives.
Lead enterprise-level emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis response efforts.
Leadership and Strategy
Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor risk trends and communicate insights to leadership.
Promote a proactive, risk-aware culture through education, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with leaders to integrate risk strategy into business planning and decision-making.
YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE
A bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive risk management experience within the construction or real estate development industry.
Deep knowledge of insurance programs relevant to large-scale commercial construction.
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Familiarity with safety regulations, claims management, and risk control practices.
Professional designations such as ARM, CPCU, or CRIS.
Experience implementing or managing OCIP/CCIP programs.
Knowledge of construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs).
Experience with risk analytics or insurance management systems.
We look forward to evaluating your resume.
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