Risk Manager

Sure Steel; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sure Steel, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Risk Manager with a strong construction law background to oversee risk, contracts, and insurance across projects in Charlotte. This onsite role demands coordination with multiple teams and diligent documentation.

The candidate should have 5+ years in construction risk management, legal expertise, and the ability to draft/edit agreements, manage insurance claims, and ensure regulatory compliance. Great opportunity with growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, Business Administration, or Law is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management within the construction industry with a strong legal background.
• In-depth knowledge of construction law, insurance claims, contract administration, and compliance.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate risks, manage legal documentation, and support legal processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential risks associated with construction projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and management of construction contracts, subcontracts, and other legal documents.
• Oversee insurance-related matters, including managing claims, coordinating with insurance carriers, and ensuring compliance with coverage requirements.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on construction law, regulations, and industry standards to minimize legal risks.
• Support the legal team in managing disputes, including coordinating with external counsel and preparing documentation for litigation or arbitration.
• Monitor and track compliance with contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Draft and edit construction agreements, change orders, lien waivers, and other documents relevant to construction projects.
• Provide legal support in risk management, including assessing potential liabilities and recommending strategies to mitigate risks.
• Maintain and organize legal and risk management files, ensuring all project-related documents are properly filed and accessible.
• Prepare reports and presentations on legal and risk management matters for internal stakeholders

Skills

Risk management

Construction law

Insurance claims

Contract administration

Compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

MS Office

Legal research tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, Business Administration, or Law

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte, NC 28217Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: Human ResourcesRisk Manager

This is a Full time ON-SITE position in our Charlotte, NC Location.

At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a construction company - we are builders of success, integrity, and innovation. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the steel fabrication and construction industry. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation for delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Risk Manager with a strong background in the construction industry and legal expertise in handling construction-related matters, including insurance claims, contract administration, and compliance. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently and manage multiple tasks related to risk management and legal compliance across our projects.

QualificationsKey Responsibilities:

• Assess potential risks associated with construction projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and management of construction contracts, subcontracts, and other legal documents.
• Oversee insurance-related matters, including managing claims, coordinating with insurance carriers, and ensuring compliance with coverage requirements.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on construction law, regulations, and industry standards to minimize legal risks.
• Support the legal team in managing disputes, including coordinating with external counsel and preparing documentation for litigation or arbitration.
• Monitor and track compliance with contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Draft and edit construction agreements, change orders, lien waivers, and other documents relevant to construction projects.
• Provide legal support in risk management, including assessing potential liabilities and recommending strategies to mitigate risks.
• Maintain and organize legal and risk management files, ensuring all project-related documents are properly filed and accessible.
• Prepare reports and presentations on legal and risk management matters for internal stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; experience may be substituted for educational requirements based on relevant work history.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management within the construction industry, with a strong legal background.
• In-depth knowledge of construction law, insurance claims, contract administration, and compliance.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate risks, manage legal documentation, and support legal processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal research tools.

Sure Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Core Values: Ability, Integrity, Benevolence, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Environmental Responsibility.