Strategic Infrastructure Contracts Risk Manager

American Global; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k with above-average employer match

Leadership training and support

Work/Life Balance

Education and Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

American Global seeks a Contractual Risk Manager to join the Infrastructure team, analyzing major construction contracts and advising on risk allocation, indemnities, and insurance terms. You will collaborate with legal, insurance, and project teams to translate complex provisions into practical risk strategies and support negotiations.

This role offers exposure across heavy civil, buildings, data centers, and water infrastructure projects, with opportunities for client strategy, business

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.

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.
• Thought Leadership: Contribute to articles, industry panels, presentations, and other opportunities to share expertise and build visibility within the construction and infrastructure industry.

Skills

Contract analysis

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

American Global seeks a Contractual Risk Manager to join the Infrastructure team, analyzing major construction contracts and advising on risk allocation, indemnities, and insurance terms. You will collaborate with legal, insurance, and project teams to translate complex provisions into practical risk strategies and support negotiations.

This role offers exposure across heavy civil, buildings, data centers, and water infrastructure projects, with opportunities for client strategy, business