Strategic Construction Risk & Contracts Leader

Jobot; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Risk, Compliance & Contracts Manager to lead enterprise-wide risk strategy and contract administration, partnering with executive leadership to shape processes and mitigate risk across projects.

The role covers insurance compliance, surety, and governance, with opportunities to mentor the team and drive scalable compliance tools for growth. Surface-level collaboration with operations, finance, and legal is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial construction contract administration, risk management, insurance compliance, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction contracts and delivery methods including GMP, CMAR, Design-Build, Lump Sum, and JOC.
• Experience negotiating contract language and partnering with legal counsel on complex agreements.
• Extensive knowledge of Certificates of Insurance, endorsements, insurance compliance programs, OCIP/CCIP, and claims administration.
• Experience administering surety programs, bonding, and underwriter relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of owner and subcontract agreements, including contract review, negotiations, amendments, and change documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and partner with executive leadership and legal counsel to develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Establish and continuously improve company-wide contract standards, workflows, and approval processes.
• Oversee the company's insurance compliance program, including Certificates of Insurance, endorsements, OCIP/CCIP administration, Builder's Risk coordination, and claims management.
• Manage all aspects of the company's surety program, including bid, performance, payment, and subcontract bonds.
• Coordinate with brokers, carriers, underwriters, and finance to maintain strong insurance and bonding relationships.
• Lead compliance initiatives including licensing, vendor prequalification, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop reporting dashboards and key metrics for executive leadership.
• Create scalable processes, templates, training materials, and compliance tools that support continued company growth.
• Mentor and lead Risk, Compliance & Contracts team members while promoting consistency and operational excellence across the organization.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Risk management

Contract administration

Insurance compliance

Vendor prequalification

Communication

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Procore

Textura

Job description

Jobot in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Risk, Compliance & Contracts Manager to lead enterprise-wide risk strategy and contract administration, partnering with executive leadership to shape processes and mitigate risk across projects.

The role covers insurance compliance, surety, and governance, with opportunities to mentor the team and drive scalable compliance tools for growth. Surface-level collaboration with operations, finance, and legal is expected.