Risk Management Director - Corporate Services

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career mobility

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. is seeking a Director of Risk Management to lead governance of the Subcontractor Default Insurance program across Canada and the United States, guiding risk strategy and financial prequalification efforts.

You will manage a team of risk experts, align program goals with business priorities, and partner with senior leaders to drive risk-informed decisions for a growing, multi-region organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, SDI, or related field.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise risk strategy and governance for the SDI program across Canada and the United States.
• Lead and develop a team of experts responsible for subcontractor risk assessment, financial prequalification, and claims oversight.
• Drive program governance, renewals, performance, and risk financing to align with business priorities and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across operations, finance, legal and corporate services to evaluate complex subcontractor risks and support key project decisions.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with insurers, brokers, and external advisors with executive-level reporting on risk exposure and program performance.

Skills

SDI governance

risk assessment

leadership

financial analysis

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/RM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 32202

Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN)

Workplace Type: Office

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we enable the systems and services that make construction possible. As part of our Corporate Services team, you’ll support impactful work across the region through expertise in HR Advisory, Communications, Supply Chain, Finance, and more.

Here, your work has purpose. Your growth is supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Director, Risk Management, supporting the Corporate services division. Reporting to the VP, Risk Management, the Director, Risk Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for the governance, oversight, and continued evolution of Graham’s Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program and subcontractor financial prequalification framework across Canada and the United States. Leading a team of subject matter experts and partnering with senior leaders across the organization, this highly visible position drives enterprise risk management strategies, influences critical business decisions, and delivers measurable impact on operational performance, financial outcomes, and long-term growth.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

Shape enterprise risk strategy and influence key business decisions by providing leadership and governance for the company’s Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program, subcontractor financial prequalification framework, and alternative risk financing initiatives across Canada and the United States

Lead and develop a team of subject matter experts responsible for subcontractor risk assessment, financial prequalification, claims oversight, program governance, and risk financing support, creating a high-performing and collaborative environmenT

Drive the success and continuous improvement of the SDI program by overseeing program strategy, governance, renewals, performance, and claims management, ensuring decisions align with business priorities, financial objectives, and the organization’s risk appetite

Partner with senior leaders across operations, finance, legal, and corporate services to evaluate complex subcontractor risks, support critical project decisions, and provide insights that strengthen business performance and long-term growth

Build and manage strategic relationships with insurers, brokers, and external advisors while providing executive-level reporting on risk exposure, program performance, emerging trends, and opportunities to enhance risk mitigation outcomes

The Right Tools for the Job

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Construction Management, or a related field. A professional insurance or risk management designation, such as CRM, is strongly preferred

Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI), subcontractor prequalification, surety underwriting, or a related field, including demonstrated success leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders within complex, multi-region organizations

Skills: Strong expertise in SDI governance, subcontractor risk assessment, financial analysis, and claims oversight, combined with exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and relationship building skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage highly confidential information are essential

Travel within Canada and the United States is required to support business operations, stakeholder engagement, leadership meetings, and key program initiatives.

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.