Construction Risk & Contracts Lead

American Global

Whippany (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits
Collaborative environment
Professional development
Competitive salary
401k with match
Leadership training
Work/Life balance
Education support

Job summary

American Global is seeking a Contractual Risk Manager to join our Infrastructure team. You will analyze construction and infrastructure contracts, focusing on risk allocation, indemnification, and insurance requirements, and support negotiations with clients and partners.

Working with legal, insurance, and surety professionals, you will develop practical risk management strategies, review joint venture and subcontractor agreements, and contribute to client strategy and thought leadership across

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification.
  • Experience in construction, infrastructure, or energy law.
  • Expertise in contract analysis, negotiation and risk allocation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze major construction and infrastructure contracts with emphasis on risk allocation.
  • Support contract negotiations by identifying exposures and guiding risk terms.
  • Evaluate insurance requirements and advise on risk strategies.
  • Review joint venture, design, and subcontractor agreements focusing on indemnities and liability.
  • Bridge between contractors, legal teams, and insurance professionals to mitigate exposure.
  • Contribute to client strategy and business development through research and trend analysis.
  • Participate in thought leadership through articles and industry panels.

Skills

Contract analysis
Negotiation
Risk allocation
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

American Global is seeking a Contractual Risk Manager to join our Infrastructure team. You will analyze construction and infrastructure contracts, focusing on risk allocation, indemnification, and insurance requirements, and support negotiations with clients and partners.

Working with legal, insurance, and surety professionals, you will develop practical risk management strategies, review joint venture and subcontractor agreements, and contribute to client strategy and thought leadership across

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