Construction Risk and Contracts Manager

LeoForce; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Tempe, AZ seeks a Construction Risk and Contracts Manager to lead contract administration, insurance compliance, and enterprise risk management across projects. You will partner with Operations, Project Management, Finance, Legal Counsel, and brokers to protect the business while enabling contract delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in construction contract administration or risk management, familiar with GMP/CMAR and surety. A collaborative, process-driven leader is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction contract administration or risk management.
• Strong understanding of GMP, CMAR, Design-Build, Lump Sum, and JOC delivery methods.
• Experience negotiating contract language with legal counsel.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance compliance programs and surety management.
• Familiarity with Vista/Viewpoint, Procore, Textura or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of owner and subcontract agreements, including reviews and amendments.
• Identify contractual risks and work with leadership and Legal to mitigate them.
• Establish and improve company-wide contract standards, workflows, and approvals.
• Oversee insurance compliance programs including Certificates of Insurance and endorsements.
• Manage all aspects of the surety program including bonds.
• Coordinate with brokers, carriers, underwriters, and Finance on insurance/bonding.
• Lead compliance initiatives: licensing, vendor prequalification, audits, regulatory needs.
• Develop dashboards and metrics for executive leadership.
• Create templates, training materials, and tools for compliance growth.
• Mentor Risk, Compliance & Contracts team members for consistency.

Skills

Contract administration

Risk management

Insurance compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiations

Surety programs

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Procore

Textura

Job description

Construction Risk and Contracts Manager

Tempe,AZ, US

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Details

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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 include:
• 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.

If you\'re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of a growing company, we\'d love to connect with you.

A bit about us:

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We\'re an established commercial general contractor with more than 30 years of building exceptional projects and even stronger relationships throughout Arizona and the Southwest.

Our reputation has been built on doing the right thing, treating people well, and delivering outstanding work for our clients. While we\'ve grown significantly over the years, we\'ve never lost the culture that got us here. We\'re proud to be known as a company where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, support one another, and build long-term careers.

Our leadership team believes that great companies are built by great people—not bureaucracy. We invest in our employees, encourage new ideas, and create opportunities for people to grow alongside the business.

If you\'re looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your contributions truly matter, we\'d love to meet you.

Why join us?

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As our Risk, Compliance & Contracts Manager, you\'ll have the unique opportunity to build, improve, and lead many of the processes that help protect our company while supporting successful project delivery.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership on strategic business initiatives.
• Help shape the future of a growing organization rather than stepping into a role where everything is already set.
• Own enterprise-wide contract administration, compliance, insurance, and surety processes.
• Join a collaborative, family-oriented culture where your voice is heard and your ideas are welcomed.
• Work with experienced, high-performing teams who genuinely enjoy working together.
• Enjoy long-term career growth as the company continues to expand throughout the Southwest.
• Make a measurable impact on company operations, risk management, and overall business success.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, solving complex problems, building relationships, and influencing the direction of an organization.

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