Risk Manager

David Weekley Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k and discretionary 8% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

New Home Discount for Team Member and…

College Scholarship Program

Community Outreach

And more!

Job summary

David Weekley Homes in Houston, TX is seeking a Risk Manager to protect Team Members, Homeowners and the company through proactive risk management across land, construction, and warranty operations. This role reports to the General Counsel and partners with leaders to develop insurance programs, transfer risk, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will deliver data-driven insights, coach teams on risk ownership, and strengthen contract protections with trade partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Construction, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in risk management, preferably in homebuilding or construction.
• Knowledge of construction practices, contracts, and insurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team leaders to identify, assess, and manage risk across land, construction, and warranty operations.
• Coordinate with claims, safety, design/quality assurance and warranty teams to identify trends, gather data, and implement risk avoidance strategies.
• Oversee insurance placement programs, contractual insurance requirements, risk mitigation, transfer and management programs.
• Strengthen trade partner relationships while ensuring appropriate risk transfer and contract protections.
• Deliver meaningful insights and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Serve as a coach and resource to Team Members, building understanding and ownership of risk.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Construction, or related field

CPCU/CRIS designation

Job description

At David Weekley Homes, our Purpose is to Enhance People’s Lives. As a Risk Manager, you will support that Purpose by helping protect our Team Members, Homeowners, and Company through thoughtful, proactive risk management.

This role reports to the General Counsel and partners closely with leaders across the organization to identify risks, develop relationships across the industry, identify and propose insurance and risk transfer programs, support sound decision-making, and promote a culture of safety, quality assurance, risk avoidance, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll serve as a trusted resource, balancing strong technical expertise with a collaborative, service-minded approach.

• Partner with Team Leaders to identify, assess, and manage risk across land, construction, and warranty operations.
• Work with claims, safety, design/quality assurance and warranty teams to identify trends, gather and analyze data, and implement risk avoidance strategies.
• Oversee insurance placement programs, contractual insurance requirements, risk mitigation, transfer and management programs.
• Strengthen trade partner relationships while ensuring appropriate risk transfer and contract protections.
• Deliver meaningful insights and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Serve as a coach and resource to Team Members, building understanding and ownership of risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Construction, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in risk management, preferably in homebuilding or construction.
• Knowledge of construction practices, contracts, and insurance programs.
• Professional designations (e.g., CPCU, CRIS) are preferred but not required.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer , and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.