Director of Risk Management

Search Max, Inc; Delray Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Bonus potential

Full medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading commercial general contractor in Delray Beach, FL, is seeking a Director of Risk to manage enterprise-wide risk management and insurance strategies. This influential role requires 10+ years of experience in risk management within the construction industry. Responsibilities include overseeing insurance programs, leading internal claims management, and ensuring compliance with operational risks. The role offers a comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and full medical coverage, fostering a collaborative, people-first culture with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in Risk Management or Insurance in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to manage complex insurance programs.
• Proven ability to manage complex insurance programs and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct the corporate risk management and insurance programs.
• Evaluate insurable risks and mitigation opportunities.
• Lead internal claims management across various types of insurance.
• Evaluate insurable risks and align coverage with exposures.
• Oversee insurance coverage and pricing for bids and new projects.
• Serve as liaison with client/owner insurance representatives.
• Oversee bond placement with brokers and surety partners.
• Manage the master Builders Risk program and premium allocations.
• Review OCIP/CCIP programs and coordinate among stakeholders.
• Support SDI program and subcontractor prequalification feedback.
• Lead internal claims management across Workers’ Comp, GL, Auto, Builders Risk.
• Analyze loss trends and work with Safety on corrective actions.
• Drive annual renewals, broker management, submissions, and negotiations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for insurance.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Location: Delray Beach, FL (Onsite/Hybrid)

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Company: Confidential (Commercial General Contractor)

Overview

Our client, a highly respected and rapidly growing commercial general contractor, is seeking a Director of Risk to lead and evolve their enterprise-wide risk management and insurance programs. This role will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and operations, driving risk identification, mitigation, and transfer strategies across a diverse portfolio of large-scale construction projects.

This is a highly visible position offering significant influence over corporate risk strategy, insurance programs, claims management, and subcontractor qualification—ideal for a seasoned risk professional with deep construction industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the company’s comprehensive corporate risk management and insurance programs, including risk identification, transfer, and retention strategies.
• Manage day-to-day coordination between internal project teams, brokers, insurers, legal, safety, HR, and estimating.
• Lead contract reviews related to insurance and bonding in partnership with legal counsel.
• Evaluate insurable risks and mitigation opportunities while aligning coverage with operational exposures.
• Review and secure appropriate insurance coverage and pricing for bids and new projects.
• Serve as liaison with client/owner insurance representatives for project-specific policies.
• Oversee performance and payment bond placement with brokers and surety partners.
• Manage the master Builders Risk program, including reporting and premium allocations.
• Review and analyze OCIP/CCIP programs and coordinate among all stakeholders.
• Support and administer the Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program and subcontractor prequalification feedback.
• Lead internal claims management across Workers’ Comp, GL, Auto, and Builders Risk, coordinating TPAs, insurers, and defense counsel.
• Analyze loss trends and collaborate with Safety on corrective action plans.
• Drive annual insurance renewals, broker management, submission approvals, and premium negotiations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting related to insurance programs.
• Maintain awareness of construction insurance market trends, coverage developments, and pricing dynamics.
• Partner with internal learning teams to deliver education on risk and insurance topics.
• Assist with fleet driver education initiatives and internal risk communication strategies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Risk Management, Insurance, or Surety Brokerage (construction industry required).
• Construction finance/accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex insurance programs and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Opportunity

This organization is a top-tier commercial builder delivering complex projects across multifamily, healthcare, education, and civic sectors. The company offers a collaborative, people-first culture with strong executive visibility, long-term career growth, and a comprehensive compensation package including bonus potential, retirement benefits, and full medical coverage.

You’ll join a leadership team that values accountability, innovation, and professional development—while playing a critical role in protecting and scaling a growing enterprise.