Director of Risk Management

Director Of Risk ManagementAre you an experienced construction risk leader who understands how insurance, claims, contractual risk transfer, and business operations work together to protect and enable a growing organization? Do you enjoy building programs, developing teams, and partnering with executive leadership to turn complex risk into practical business solutions? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting opportunity for you.Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are seeking a Director of Risk Management to lead our enterprise risk function and help shape the insurance, risk-financing, claims, and risk-transfer strategies that support our continued growth.A DAY IN THE LIFEOwn and set ARCO's enterprise risk-management strategy across the family of construction companies, translating business objectives into insurance program design, risk-transfer standards, and long-term risk financingLead the design, placement, renewal, and stewardship of ARCO's corporate and project insurance programs, directing broker RFPs, market negotiations, and carrier relationships to optimize coverage, pricing, and termsAssist the Chief Legal Officer in setting enterprise standards for contractual risk transfer (indemnification, additional insured, waivers of subrogation, limitation of liability) and partner with Legal on complex or non-standard positions — the standards the Risk Manager and risk staff apply day to dayOwn risk analysis and governance for major project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives, establishing and leading project risk review protocols that evaluate contractual, operational, financial, insurance, and surety exposures before project commitmentLead, manage, mentor, and develop the Risk team (Risk Manager, Assistant Risk Manager, Risk Coordinator, and Risk Analyst), scaling risk services to support ARCO's growth and expansion into new markets (e.g., federal, data centers, power and infrastructure)As the risk function's first dedicated executive leader, personally build and run the program hands-on during the initial stand-up, then design, justify, and hire the team layers beneath — including a Senior Risk Manager — as the function scalesServe as the enterprise's senior risk advisor to the CEO, CAO, CFO, CLO, Safety on risk appetite, emerging exposures, and program performanceDirect subcontractor prequalification and insurance-compliance frameworks, ensuring consistent risk thresholds across all subcontract awardsDevelop risk-management frameworks addressing critical supplier, subcontractor, and supply-chain exposures that could impact project profitability, schedule, and client obligationsOversee the annual renewal process end to end, including underwriting data, exposure summaries, and allocation of insurance costs across entities and projectsOwn optimization of ARCO's total cost of risk (TCOR) by strategically structuring program coverages, limits, deductibles, and retentionsEvaluate, design, and oversee alternative risk-financing structures — including ARCO's single-parent captive, serving as or supporting the executive sponsor for captive governance, including board reporting, actuarial strategy, capital planning, and reinsurance purchasing — and controlled insurance programs (CCIP/OCIP) on both a project-specific and master/portfolio basis, advising project teams on owner-sponsored and contractor-sponsored structures and evaluating risk retention, coverage adequacy, wrap participation, and financial impactPartner with IT, Compliance, and Legal to oversee enterprise cyber-risk financing strategy, incident-response readiness, third-party technology risk, and cyber-insurance program performancePartner with CLO to direct enterprise claims governance across GL, WC, Builder's Risk, Professional, and other lines — including reserving philosophy, litigation strategy, subrogation, and quarterly claim reviews — to reduce severity and protect financial outcomesPartner with CLO to oversee ARCO's surety and bonding program, coordinating with sureties and brokers on capacity, performance and payment bonds, and overall bonding strategyPartner with CLO and Compliance Team to maintain an enterprise risk register and reporting framework, translating loss trends, premium data, and operational metrics into executive recommendationsLead insurance and risk-management due diligence for acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures, including historical liability assessment, program harmonization, and post-acquisition risk strategyNECESSARY QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)10+ years of progressive construction risk management and commercial insurance experience, including direct ownership of insurance placement and renewals, claims governance, controlled insurance programs (CCIP/OCIP), and contractual risk transferCRIS designation required; ARM, CPCU, or a similar advanced designation strongly preferredExtensive knowledge of construction insurance coverage lines, including Commercial General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Builder's Risk, Excess/Umbrella, Professional Liability, Pollution/Environmental, Automobile, Cyber, and Management Liability (D&O)Demonstrated people-leadership experience — building, managing, and developing a risk teamExecutive-level communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to advise and influence senior leadership, brokers, and carriers, and to present complex risk topics to boards of directors and financial stakeholdersExperience with alternative risk financing and single-parent captive structuresExperience managing surety and bonding programs (performance and payment bonds) in a general-contractor or design-build environmentStrong analytical and financial-modeling skills, including total cost of risk (TCOR) analysis and loss forecasting; experience leveraging claims analytics, predictive modeling, benchmarking, and business intelligence tools to support risk-financing decisionsPreferred: experience within a general contractor, design-build firm, or construction-focused insurance brokerage of comparable scale ($1B+ in revenue)Preferred: deep understanding of construction operations, project delivery models, scheduling, project controls, and the financial drivers of construction profitabilityPreferred: MBA, JD, or other advanced degreePreferred: familiarity with contract insurance review under AIA, ConsensusDocs, and custom owner agreements; experience with risk/COI platforms such as myCOI and wrap-up administration softwareWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUWe are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.Industry-leading performance-based bonus programEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Traditional and Roth 401kTuition reimbursement for associatesScholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel1-week paid volunteer leave each year100% charitable matchMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverage100% paid 12-week maternity leaveAt ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.MAKE YOUR MOVEWe are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO's Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate