Credit & Risk Manager (Construction & Federal Contracting)

Credit & Risk Manager | Construction & Federal Contracting | Tysons CornerAre you a proactive risk leader with strong construction credit expertise? We’re looking for a Credit & Risk Manager to lead enterprise-wide credit, payment protection, and risk management programs across commercial, federal, and construction projects.This is a high-impact role focused on protecting assets, reducing bad debt exposure, preserving lien and bond rights, and strengthening financial safeguards throughout the project lifecycle. Rather than traditional collections, this position centers on early risk identification, sound credit decisions, and proactive issue prevention.What You’ll DoCredit Analysis & Customer QualificationPerform in-depth credit evaluations for customers and project opportunitiesAnalyze financial statements, trade references, bank references, and credit reportsSet credit limits, payment terms, and internal risk ratingsMaintain customer risk classifications and ongoing monitoring processesIdentify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategiesConstruction & Project Risk ManagementAssess owner solvency, project funding sources, and payment securityEvaluate bonds, financing arrangements, and contractual protectionsReview subcontractor risk and payment security, including surety bonding and Subcontract Default Insurance (SDI)Partner with Legal, Contracts, Operations, Finance, and Risk teams to reduce exposureSupport vendor and subcontractor risk tracking through risk management systemsLien Rights & Payment ProtectionAdminister processes that preserve lien rights, bond claim rights, and statutory payment protectionsEnsure timely notices, filings, and supporting documentation are completed accuratelyCoordinate with legal counsel on enforcement actions when neededTrack notice deadlines, filing requirements, and claim status across active projectsLien Waiver & Release ManagementOversee issuance, review, and tracking of lien waivers and releasesMaintain controls around conditional and unconditional releasesEnsure documentation is complete and compliantProject Lifecycle OversightMake sure payment protections are established from project award through closeoutMonitor billing activity, payment trends, contract changes, and other risk indicatorsEscalate concerns quickly and recommend corrective actionAccounts Receivable Risk SupportHelp resolve disputes and payment issues before they impact collectionsReview delinquent accounts and recommend risk mitigation stepsFocus on preventing receivable problems rather than routine collections activityIf you’re ready to take ownership of a critical function that helps safeguard project profitability and supports smart growth, this could be an excellent next step in your career.