Risk Manager-Construction F/H

American Global; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Global seeks a skilled Contractual Risk Manager to join our Infrastructure team. You will analyze major construction and infrastructure contracts, advise clients on risk allocation, and support negotiations across design-build and P3 projects.

Collaborating with legal, insurance, and surety professionals, you will evaluate exposures, craft risk-mitigating strategies, and contribute to client strategy and thought leadership as you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of contract analysis, negotiation, indemnification, and risk allocation within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex legal, contractual, and insurance concepts.
• Collaborative and consultative approach across legal, construction, insurance, surety, and risk management disciplines.
• Ability to identify complex contractual exposures and translate legal concepts into practical business considerations.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and advising clients on risk allocation and insurance terms.

Responsibilities

• Contractual Risk Analysis: Analyze major construction and infrastructure agreements focusing on risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, and provisions.
• Contract Negotiation & Client Advisory: Support clients during negotiations by identifying exposures and providing guidance on risk allocation and terms.
• Insurance & Risk Advisory: Develop risk management and insurance strategies; contribute to risk reports.
• Insurance Policy Analysis: Evaluate coverages, exclusions, limitations, and historical handling of claims.
• Cross-Functional Risk Guidance: Bridge between contractors, legal teams, and insurers to translate provisions into practical risk considerations.
• Project Agreement Review: Review joint venture, design, and subcontractor agreements for indemnities and liability allocation.
• Business Development & Growth: Collaborate on client strategies and growth opportunities through research and industry trends.

Skills

Contract analysis

Risk translation

Cross-functional communication

Negotiation support

Client advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

About the Role We are seeking a Contractual Risk Manager to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, you will analyze contractual risk and help clients navigate the complex risk allocation issues associated with major construction and infrastructure projects.

Working alongside senior risk professionals, you will review and advise on construction contracts, including alternative delivery projects such as design-build and public-private partnerships (P3), as well as joint venture agreements, design agreements, subcontractor agreements, and other project-related contracts.

You will collaborate with contractors, legal teams, and insurance and surety professionals to evaluate contractual risk allocation, support contract negotiations, and help develop practical strategies for managing and transferring risk.

This is an opportunity to work on significant projects across sectors including heavy civil, buildings, data centers, and water infrastructure, while developing deeper expertise in insurance and surety. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to client strategy, business development, and thought leadership as you grow within the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Contractual Risk Analysis : Analyze major construction and infrastructure agreements with a focus on risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, and other key contractual provisions.
• ~ Contract Negotiation & Client Advisory : Support clients throughout contract negotiations by identifying key exposures and providing practical guidance on risk allocation, indemnities, and insurance terms.
• ~ Insurance & Risk Advisory : Evaluate contractual requirements and project risk profiles to help develop comprehensive risk management and insurance strategies. Contribute to risk reports that combine contractual analysis with technical risk assessments provided by other specialists.
• ~ Insurance Policy Analysis : Partner with colleagues and clients to evaluate insurance coverages, exclusions, limitations, and areas of uncertainty, including how relevant claims and coverage issues have historically been addressed.
• ~ Cross-Functional Risk Guidance : Serve as a bridge between contractors, legal teams, and insurance professionals, translating complex contractual provisions into practical risk considerations and identifying where insurance or surety solutions may mitigate exposure.
• ~ Project Agreement Review : Review joint venture agreements, design agreements, subcontractor agreements, and other project documentation, with particular attention to indemnities, liability, and allocation of risk.
• ~ Business Development & Growth : Partner with senior colleagues on client and business development strategies, using insights gained through research, contractual analysis, and industry trends to identify opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• ~ Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification.
• ~ Proven relevant legal experience within a construction or engineering company, or a law firm with a focus on construction, infrastructure, or energy.
• ~ Deep knowledge of contract analysis, negotiation, indemnification, and risk allocation within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• ~ Ability to identify complex contractual exposures and translate legal concepts into practical business and risk management considerations.
• ~ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal, contractual, and insurance concepts to a variety of audiences.
• ~ Collaborative and consultative approach, with an interest in working across legal, construction, insurance, surety, and risk management disciplines.
• ~ Intellectual curiosity and an interest in developing deeper expertise in construction risk, insurance, and surety.

Leadership training and support

• ~ Work/Life Balance (Summer Fridays, flexible work arrangements and mental health services)

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. S. applicants) will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

American Global is one of the largest privately held insurance and surety brokerage firms in North America specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers, helping protect them from the risks and exposures specific to the construction industry.

We are a vibrant, values-driven community with a unique, collaborative culture that fuels our desire to excel. Together, our team is transforming the construction industry and revolutionizing the role of broker.