Head of Risk Management & Insurance

Risk Manager, Insurance & Contract Compliance

Location: Perrysburg, OH

Working arrangement: Full-time, onsite

Our client is one of North America’s largest family-owned infrastructure contractors, delivering complex construction projects across the US and internationally.

They are creating a new Risk Manager position to strengthen how contractual risk, insurance requirements and surety obligations are managed across the business. This is a highly visible, hands-on role for someone who understands the realities of construction and can confidently assess the risks behind major contracts and projects.

You will work closely with Legal, Operational Leadership and senior Project Management teams, providing practical guidance before contracts are signed and throughout the full project lifecycle. You will also manage an International Risk Specialist and help develop more structured processes across the function.

What you’ll be responsible for

Review and evaluate domestic and international construction contracts, joint venture agreements and customer terms

Identify contractual risk exposures, insurance requirements, obligations and opportunities to transfer risk appropriately

Lead the insurance and risk aspects of complex contract reviews, highlighting potential advantages, disadvantages and areas requiring further negotiation

Work with Corporate Legal, Operational Leadership and Project Management to resolve contractual and insurance-related concerns

Coordinate project-specific insurance, including builders risk coverage, joint venture programs and certificates of insurance

Review owner-controlled insurance programs, including OCIPs, and identify potential gaps or limitations in coverage

Evaluate insurance provided by subcontractors and consultants to ensure contractual requirements are met

Review, negotiate and approve project-specific insurance policy wording

Support the corporate surety program and coordinate project bond requirements

Ensure insurance policies and bonds are tracked throughout construction, any extended reporting period and the applicable completed-operations period

Support major projects from bid and contract review through delivery and final closeout

Provide guidance and training to operational teams on contractual risk, insurance requirements and compliance

Improve the systems and processes used to track contracts, insurance, bonds and project closeout

Manage, support and develop an International Risk Specialist, with the potential to help grow the function over time

What we’re looking for

Significant risk and insurance experience within the construction industry

Strong knowledge of construction contracts, insurance requirements and contractual risk transfer

Experience personally reviewing and evaluating complex construction contracts

Approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience preferred

Experience supporting a large contractor, complex construction business or major project portfolio

The ability to communicate complex risk and insurance matters clearly to Legal, Operations and Project Management teamsStrong judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge contractual terms where necessary

Leadership experience or the ability to step successfully into a first formal management position

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

A valid driver’s licence and acceptable driving record

Additional experience that would be valuable

Construction surety and project bonds

Builders risk and owner-controlled insurance programs

Joint venture agreements

International construction projects or multinational insurance programs

Reviewing or negotiating insurance policy wording

Developing or improving risk and insurance tracking processes

Experience with Origami, SharePoint or similar risk-management systems

CPCU, ARM, CRIS or a comparable professional designation

Surety experience is highly valuable but is not essential. Candidates with strong construction contract and insurance experience can be supported in developing this area.

Why consider this opportunity?

Join a highly established, financially strong infrastructure contractor

Take ownership of a newly created and highly visible position

Work directly with senior leaders across Risk, Legal, Operations and Project Management

Help shape and improve the company’s approach to insurance and contractual risk

Lead an existing specialist, with the potential to grow the team further

Receive a competitive salary, bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package

Join a collaborative, long-term business where contributions are recognised and valued

This is an onsite position based at the Perrysburg office. Regular project travel is not expected, although occasional travel to Wisconsin may be required for training and collaboration.

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