Senior Construction Risk & Insurance Leader

Ames Construction; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

ESOP participation

401k match

Health benefits

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to support its insurance, claims, and risk management programs for a diverse heavy civil portfolio. You will identify and mitigate risk, manage insurance programs, analyze loss trends, and develop strategies to protect personnel, projects, and finances.

The role requires extensive experience in construction risk management and strong collaboration across Legal, Operations, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in construction risk management, construction insurance, claims management, insurance-related legal practice, or related commercial insurance disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction insurance programs, project risk management practices, contractual risk transfer principles, and indemnity provisions.
• Experience working with contractors, brokers, insurance carriers, and project teams, including reviewing and interpreting policies and endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project and enterprise risks, including risk allocation, insurance compliance, and risk initiatives.
• Review insurance requirements and partner with Legal and Operations on risk transfer strategies.
• Manage company and project insurance programs, including placement and administration of coverage.
• Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and consultants on placements, renewals, coverage, and marketing efforts.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance programs

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Law degree or Bachelor's in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Insurance

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to support its insurance, claims, and risk management programs for a diverse heavy civil portfolio. You will identify and mitigate risk, manage insurance programs, analyze loss trends, and develop strategies to protect personnel, projects, and finances.

The role requires extensive experience in construction risk management and strong collaboration across Legal, Operations, and project teams.