Risk and Contract Manager

Wesbuilt Construction Managers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesbuilt Construction Managers is seeking a Risk & Contracts Manager to oversee risk management, contract administration, insurance compliance, and claims coordination across projects and corporate functions.

The role partners with Operations, Project Teams, Accounting, Safety Consultants, brokers, and legal counsel to identify, mitigate, and manage contractual and financial risk. A strong analytical mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction risk management, contract administration, insurance, compliance, project controls, operations, or related functions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Review owner contracts, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and related project documents for risk, compliance, and operational concerns.
• Support contract negotiations and coordinate revisions with project teams, leadership, brokers, and legal counsel as needed.
• Maintain contract logs, risk tracking tools, and organized project documentation.
• Identify and communicate contractual, operational, insurance, and compliance risks.
• Support implementation of company standards related to contract administration and risk management.
• Assist project teams with contract interpretation and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractor insurance compliance, including certificates of insurance, endorsements, renewals, and related documentation.
• Coordinate general liability, workers' compensation, builder's risk, automobile, and other insurance claims.
• Work closely with insurance brokers, carriers, legal counsel, and project teams regarding claims investigations and resolutions.
• Maintain claims logs, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Support annual insurance renewals and insurance-related audits as needed.
• Maintain systems and processes that support project compliance, operational consistency, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and company procedures.
• Support permit, licensing, and regulatory compliance tracking as needed.
• Assist with development and implementation of operational controls and risk management best practices.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records related to contracts, insurance, claims, and compliance activities.
• Partner with Operations, Accounting, and Project Teams to identify potential project risks, scope gaps, and contractual exposures.
• Participate in project reviews and provide guidance regarding risk-related concerns.
• Support change management, dispute resolution, and documentation efforts as needed.
• Assist leadership with risk assessments, reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Work closely with Operations Leadership, Project Teams, Accounting, Safety Consultants, brokers, legal counsel, and external partners to support company objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams regarding risk management, contracts, compliance, and insurance matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, communication, risk controls, and operational processes.
• Contribute positively to team collaboration, accountability, and continuous operational improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Risk & Contracts Manager plays a key role in supporting risk management, contract administration, insurance compliance, claims management, and operational controls across the organization. This position partners closely with Operations, Project Teams, Accounting, Safety Consultants, subcontractors, insurance brokers, legal counsel, and leadership to help identify, mitigate, and manage project and corporate risk.

The role requires strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. The Risk & Contracts Manager is expected to maintain consistency in contract administration, support compliance initiatives, manage insurance and claims-related activities, and help protect the company's operational and financial interests.

Success in this role is demonstrated through organized contract management, proactive risk identification, effective claims coordination, accurate compliance tracking, strong operational support, and consistent collaboration across project teams and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations

• Review owner contracts, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and related project documents for risk, compliance, and operational concerns
• Support contract negotiations and coordinate revisions with project teams, leadership, brokers, and legal counsel as needed
• Maintain contract logs, risk tracking tools, and organized project documentation
• Identify and communicate contractual, operational, insurance, and compliance risks
• Support implementation of company standards related to contract administration and risk management
• Assist project teams with contract interpretation and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Insurance & Claims Management

• Manage subcontractor insurance compliance, including certificates of insurance, endorsements, renewals, and related documentation
• Coordinate general liability, workers' compensation, builder's risk, automobile, and other insurance claims
• Work closely with insurance brokers, carriers, legal counsel, and project teams regarding claims investigations and resolutions
• Maintain claims logs, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Support annual insurance renewals and insurance-related audits as needed

Compliance & Operational Controls

• Maintain systems and processes that support project compliance, operational consistency, and risk mitigation
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and company procedures
• Support permit, licensing, and regulatory compliance tracking as needed
• Assist with development and implementation of operational controls and risk management best practices
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records related to contracts, insurance, claims, and compliance activities

Project & Financial Risk Support

• Partner with Operations, Accounting, and Project Teams to identify potential project risks, scope gaps, and contractual exposures
• Participate in project reviews and provide guidance regarding risk-related concerns
• Support change management, dispute resolution, and documentation efforts as needed
• Assist leadership with risk assessments, reporting, and operational decision-making

Leadership, Collaboration & Operational Support

• Work closely with Operations Leadership, Project Teams, Accounting, Safety Consultants, brokers, legal counsel, and external partners to support company objectives
• Provide guidance and support to project teams regarding risk management, contracts, compliance, and insurance matters
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, communication, risk controls, and operational processes
• Contribute positively to team collaboration, accountability, and continuous operational improvement

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience:
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction risk management, contract administration, insurance, compliance, project controls, operations, or related construction support functions preferred
• Skills:
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Strong understanding of construction contracts, insurance requirements, claims management, compliance processes, and project risk management required. Proficiency

Wesbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.