Risk Manager

Brayman Construction; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brayman Construction in Saxonburg, PA is seeking a full-time Corporate Risk Manager to oversee insurance programs, claims administration, risk assessments, and project-site risk management within our multi-entity organization.

You will lead insurance renewals, review coverage and costs, support contract requirements, monitor expenses and safety indicators, and partner with Safety, HR, Finance, and Accounting to align risk initiatives with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• ARM or CRIS designation preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own Brayman's Insurance Programs: manage renewal, budgeting, forecasting, and coverage optimization.
• Oversee claims administration, reporting, settlements, and investigations at projects.
• Review contract documents, evaluate coverage, costs, and negotiate insurance requirements.
• Monitor insurance expenses, payments, premium finance, and safety KPIs.
• Collaborate with Safety, HR, Accounting, and Finance to align risk initiatives with business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Risk management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or Finance

ARM or CRIS designation preferred

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Brayman Construction in Saxonburg, PA is looking to hire a full‑time Risk Manager to join our expanding, multi-entity organization. The role will be overseeing insurance programs, claims administration, risk assessments, and operational risk management. The Corporate Risk Manager will be responsible for managing insurance programs and renewals, evaluating coverage and costs, supporting contract requirements, overseeing claims and settlements, and providing financial and performance reporting. This role will partner across the organization to align risk management initiatives with business strategies while supporting the Corporate Safety and Human Resources Departments.

Risk Manager Responsibilities:

• Own Brayman's Insurance Programs: Manage multiple insurance risk‑transfer programs from renewal and audits through budgeting, forecasting, and coverage optimization.
• Manage Claims & Risk: Oversee claims administration, reporting, periodic reviews, settlement negotiations, and invoicing while conducting accident investigations and risk assessments at project sites.
• Evaluate Contract & Insurance Requirements: Review contract documents, evaluate coverage and costs, recommend appropriate insurance strategies, and negotiate final coverage requirements.
• Provide Risk & Financial Oversight: Monitor insurance expenses, payment timing, premium finance agreements, and key insurance and safety performance indicators.
• Partner Across the Organization: Work with Corporate Safety, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, and other departments to support business needs and align risk management initiatives with company strategies.

Risk Manager Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership, teamwork, analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record of progressive accomplishments required.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage confidential information.
• Previous experience with risk management recording tools.
• High working‑level knowledge of traditional property and casualty policies and specialty line exposures.
• Ability to travel, role is primarily indoors in an office environment; occasional travel to jobsites in a construction and/or manufacturing environment that can be dirty and noisy.

Corporate Risk Manager Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or Finance required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience required.
• Combination of broker and corporate experience preferred.
• ARM (Associate in Risk Management) or CRIS (Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist) designation preferred.

About Brayman Construction

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh. Incorporated in 1947 as a family‑owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company. Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients.

Why Choose Brayman Construction?

• Competitive Compensation: Our industry‑leading compensation package ensures your skills, dedication, and hard work never go unrewarded.

Our benefits include:

• Low‑cost Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Company Holidays
• HSA with Generous Employer Contribution
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability & Voluntary Life Insurance

• State‑of‑the‑Art Technology: Be a part of a team that harnesses the latest in civil engineering tech, from advanced machinery to cutting‑edge software

Safety

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.

Confidentiality

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

Location: 16056

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.

This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.