Senior Risk Manager

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401(k) & Profit sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join its Risk Management Team in a role that partners with Corporate Counsel to proactively manage project, contract, and execution risks.

The position demands deep contract risk expertise and leadership in risk mitigation across the AEC industry. The successful candidate will track trends, negotiate terms, and collaborate with project managers and leadership to implement effective risk controls and insurance alignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management and contract negotiations in the A/E/C industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; formal training in contract risk management preferred.
• Thorough understanding of contract terms and their legal consequences.

Responsibilities

• Track external trends, benchmarks, and industry best practices around risk management in the A/E/C industry and make recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts and business terms with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and subconsultants.
• Identify company, contract, and execution risks and develop mitigation plans to proactively manage those risks.
• Work closely with insurance brokers and underwriters to satisfy client insurance requirements.
• Work with GEI’s Risk Committee on the implementation of policies and training to reduce and manage GEI’s overall risk.
• Coordinate directly with project managers, senior management, client representatives, and others to quickly resolve questions concerning contractual issues on a time-sensitive basis.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Risk management

AEC industry knowledge

Mitigation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

GEI is seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Risk Manager to join GEI’s Risk Management Team. This individual will work closely with GEI’s Corporate Counsel / Director of Risk Management to identify and manage project, contract, and execution risks. We are seeking someone who has the knowledge, skills, and experience to proactively manage contractual and business risks and help GEI maintain an effective and efficient risk management program.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Track external trends, benchmarks, and industry best practices around risk management in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry and make recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts and business terms with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and subconsultants.
• Identify company, contract, and execution risks and develop mitigation plans to proactively manage those risks.
• Work closely with insurance brokers and underwriters to satisfy client insurance requirements.
• Work with GEI’s Risk Committee on the implementation of policies and training to reduce and manage GEI’s overall risk.
• Coordinate directly with project managers, senior management, client representatives, and others to quickly resolve questions concerning contractual issues on a time-sensitive basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience, including 10 or more years of experience in contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and risk management in the A/E/C industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Formal training in contract risk management is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of the A/E/C industry and the associated contract and execution risks and a thorough understanding of the legal meaning and consequence of contract terms.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $140,000.00 – $170,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More...

Physical Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands

• Sedentary
• Light
• Medium
• Other

Other

(check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional
0-35% of day

Frequent
33-66% of day

Continuous
67-100% of day

Not Applicable

Sitting
X

Standing
X

Walking
X

Climbing
X

Lifting (floor to waist level)
(in pounds)
X

Lifting (waist level and above)
(in pounds)
X

Carrying objects
X

Push/pull
X

Twisting
X

Bending
X

Reaching forward
X

Reaching overhead
X

Squat/kneel/crawl
X

Wrist position deviation
X

Pinching/fine motor skills
X

Keyboard use/repetitive motion
X

Taste or smell (taste=never)
X

Talk or hear
X

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure Risks)

Usual workday hours

8

X

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.