Senior Construction Risk Analyst

McKenney's, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Training and career development

Supportive culture

Job summary

McKenney’s, Inc. is seeking a Senior Risk Management professional to lead the enterprise risk strategy across construction and service operations.

You will oversee insurance programs, claims management, and risk-transfer provisions, partnering with brokers, carriers, and TPAs to optimize coverage and costs. The role emphasizes collaboration with Safety, Legal, Finance, and Operations, with a focus on reducing loss frequency and severity and aligning risk mitigation with field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Insurance, Finance, Business, or related field; advanced designation a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive risk management experience in construction or related field.
• Experience managing insurance programs and claims for project-based operations.
• Experience partnering with Safety, Legal, Finance, and Operations leadership.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for executives and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, negotiate, and administer the company’s insurance programs across GL, WC, auto, and builder’s risk.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and underwriters to optimize coverage and renewal strategy.
• Oversee claims management and coordinate with legal, safety, and operations to reduce losses.
• Develop enterprise risk assessment frameworks for mechanical/construction operations.
• Review contract risk-transfer language in customer and subcontractor agreements.
• Collaborate with Safety leadership to align risk mitigation with field operations.
• Manage relationships with TPAs, brokers, and outside counsel; report loss trends to leadership.
• Support M&A due diligence from a risk/insurance perspective; ensure compliance with bonds and insurance requirements.

Skills

Insurance program design

Contract review & language

Claims & loss analysis

Data analysis & reporting

Vendor & relationship management

Budget management for premiums/reserve

RMIS & ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management or related field

JD / MBA / ARM / CPCU / CRIS a plus

PCU designation in progress

Tools

RMIS

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

As a Senior Risk Management professional, you will lead the enterprise risk strategy for McKenney’s, Inc. This role is critical to protecting the company's people, projects, and financial performance across a diverse portfolio of construction and service operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in construction risk, insurance program management, and claims strategy within a high-growth, safety-sensitive environment. No Relocation available.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, negotiation, and administration of the company's insurance programs, including general liability, workers' compensation, auto, umbrella/excess, professional liability, and builder's risk
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and underwriters to optimize coverage, pricing, and renewal strategy
• Oversee claims management across all lines, working closely with legal, safety, and operations to reduce loss frequency and severity
• Develop and maintain enterprise risk assessment frameworks specific to mechanical/construction operations (jobsite exposure, subcontractor risk, equipment, fleet, cyber, and contractual risk)
• Review and negotiate contract risk-transfer language (indemnification, insurance requirements, limitation of liability) on customer and subcontractor agreements
• Partner with Safety leadership to align risk mitigation strategies with field operations and reduce EMR/incident trends
• Manage relationships with third‑party administrators (TPAs), brokers, and legal counsel
• Analyze loss trends and build data-driven reporting for executive leadership and the Board
• Support M&A due diligence and integration from a risk/insurance perspective as the company grows
• Ensure compliance with bonding, surety, and contractual insurance requirements across active projects
• Lead or support business continuity and crisis management planning

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Insurance, Finance, Business, or related field; JD, MBA, or advanced designation (ARM, CPCU, CRIS) a plus
• 8+ years of progressive risk management experience, with significant time in construction, mechanical/electrical contracting, or a related field-based industry
• PCU designation in progress
• Demonstrated experience managing insurance programs and claims for a company with substantial project/jobsite exposure
• Experience partnering with Safety, Legal, Finance, and Operations leadership

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Commercial insurance lines used in construction: GL, workers' comp, auto, umbrella/excess, builder's risk, professional/pollution, and cyber
• Construction contract risk-transfer provisions (indemnification, additional insured, limitation of liability, waiver of subrogation)
• Surety and bonding processes and their link to overall risk profile
• OSHA regulations and how EMR/safety performance drives insurance cost
• Self‑insured retention (SIR), captive structures, and loss‑sensitive rating plans
• Multi‑state workers' compensation requirements

Skills

• Insurance program design, marketing, and renewal negotiation with brokers and carriers
• Contract review and negotiation of risk and insurance language
• Claims and loss trend analysis to drive mitigation strategy
• Data analysis and executive-level reporting (loss runs, trends, forecasts)
• Vendor and relationship management (brokers, carriers, TPAs, outside counsel)
• Budget management for premiums, reserves, and risk-related spend
• RMIS and standard business software proficiency (Excel, ERP systems)

Abilities

• Translate complex insurance/legal concepts into practical guidance for field and executive audiences
• Balance risk tolerance against business growth objectives
• Manage competing priorities across a large, decentralized field organization
• Build processes and frameworks in ambiguous or undefined situations
• Make sound decisions under pressure during active claims or crises
• Influence cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including to senior leadership and the Board

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience/knowledge in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (“AEC”) industry
• CRIS (Construction Risk Insurance Specialist) or ARM

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk
• No or very limited physical effort required