Construction Risk and Contracts Manager

Lead enterprise-wide risk strategy for one of Arizona's fastest-growing commercial contractors—partner directly with executive leadership, build best-in-class processes, and make a lasting impact on the future of the business. Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year. Job Details Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Risk, Compliance & Contracts Manager provides leadership and oversight of the company's contract administration, insurance compliance, surety, and enterprise risk management programs. This role serves as a trusted business partner to Operations, Project Management, Preconstruction, Finance, Legal Counsel, insurance brokers, and surety partners to ensure projects are delivered while effectively managing contractual and financial risk. What You’ll Do Lead the full lifecycle of owner and subcontract agreements, including contract review, negotiations, amendments, and change documentation. Identify contractual risks and partner with executive leadership and legal counsel to develop effective mitigation strategies. Establish and continuously improve company-wide contract standards, workflows, and approval processes. Oversee the company's insurance compliance program, including Certificates of Insurance, endorsements, OCIP/CCIP administration, Builder's Risk coordination, and claims management. Manage all aspects of the company's surety program, including bid, performance, payment, and subcontract bonds. Coordinate with brokers, carriers, underwriters, and finance to maintain strong insurance and bonding relationships. Lead compliance initiatives including licensing, vendor prequalification, audits, and regulatory requirements. Develop reporting dashboards and key metrics for executive leadership. Create scalable processes, templates, training materials, and compliance tools that support continued company growth. Mentor and lead Risk, Compliance & Contracts team members while promoting consistency and operational excellence across the organization. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a collaborative leader who combines strong construction knowledge with sound business judgment and a passion for continuous improvement. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in commercial construction contract administration, risk management, insurance compliance, or related disciplines. Strong understanding of commercial construction contracts and delivery methods including GMP, CMAR, Design-Build, Lump Sum, and JOC. Experience negotiating contract language and partnering with legal counsel on complex agreements. Extensive knowledge of Certificates of Insurance, endorsements, insurance compliance programs, OCIP/CCIP, and claims administration. Experience administering surety programs, bonding, and underwriter relationships. Familiarity with Vista/Viewpoint, Procore, Textura, or similar construction management platforms. Proven ability to build relationships across operations, finance, legal, and executive leadership. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate risk. Leadership experience supervising or mentoring team members is preferred. Benefits & Opportunities Partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership on strategic business initiatives. Shape the future of a growing organization. Own enterprise-wide contract administration, compliance, insurance, and surety processes. Join a collaborative, family-oriented culture where your voice is heard and ideas are welcomed. Work with high-performing teams. Enjoy long‑term career growth as the company expands throughout the Southwest. Make a measurable impact on company operations, risk management, and overall business success. Equal Opportunity Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment and consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other protected category. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Background Check Policy Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization. We consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot