{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f10ddc900848a2364b0bd026","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f10ddc900848a2364b0bd026","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f10ddc900848a2364b0bd026","title":"Risk Manager","description":"Risk Manager, Insurance & Contract Compliance Location: Montgomery, IL\nWorking arrangement: Full-time, onsite\nOur client is one of North America’s largest family‑owned infrastructure contractors, delivering complex construction projects across the US and internationally.\nThey are creating a new Risk Manager position to strengthen how contractual risk, insurance requirements and surety obligations are managed across the business. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role for someone who understands the realities of construction and can confidently assess the risks behind major contracts and projects.\nYou will work closely with Legal, Operational Leadership and senior Project Management teams, providing practical guidance before contracts are signed and throughout the full project lifecycle. You will also manage an International Risk Specialist and help develop more structured processes across the function.\nWhat you’ll be responsible for Review and evaluate domestic and international construction contracts, joint venture agreements and customer terms\nIdentify contractual risk exposures, insurance requirements, obligations and opportunities to transfer risk appropriately\nLead the insurance and risk aspects of complex contract reviews, highlighting potential advantages, disadvantages and areas requiring further negotiation\nWork with Corporate Legal, Operational Leadership and Project Management to resolve contractual and insurance‑related concerns\nCoordinate project‑specific insurance, including builders risk coverage, joint venture programs and certificates of insurance\nReview owner‑controlled insurance programs, including OCIPs, and identify potential gaps or limitations in coverage\nEvaluate insurance provided by subcontractors and consultants to ensure contractual requirements are met\nReview, negotiate and approve project‑specific insurance policy wording\nSupport the corporate surety program and coordinate project bond requirements\nEnsure insurance policies and bonds are tracked throughout construction, any extended reporting period and the applicable completed‑operations period\nSupport major projects from bid and contract review through delivery and final closeout\nProvide guidance and training to operational teams on contractual risk, insurance requirements and compliance\nImprove the systems and processes used to track contracts, insurance bonds and project closeout\nManage, support and develop an International Risk Specialist, with the potential to help grow the function over time\nWhat we’re looking for Significant risk and insurance experience within the construction industry\nStrong knowledge of construction contracts, insurance requirements and contractual risk transfer\nExperience personally reviewing and evaluating complex construction contracts\nApproximately 10 or more years of relevant experience preferred\nExperience supporting a large contractor, complex construction business or major project portfolio\nThe ability to communicate complex risk and insurance matters clearly to Legal, Operations and Project Management teams\nStrong judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge contractual terms where necessary\nLeadership experience or the ability to step successfully into a first formal management position\nA bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel\nA valid driver’s licence and acceptable driving record\nAdditional experience that would be valuable Construction surety and project bonds\nBuilders risk and owner‑controlled insurance programs\nJoint venture agreements\nInternational construction projects or multinational insurance programs\nReviewing or negotiating insurance policy wording\nDeveloping or improving risk and insurance tracking processes\nExperience with Origami, SharePoint or similar risk‑management systems\nCPCU, ARM, CRIS or a comparable professional designation\nSurety experience is highly valuable but is not essential. Candidates with strong construction contract and insurance experience can be supported in developing this area.\nWhy consider this opportunity? Join a highly established, financially strong infrastructure contractor\nTake ownership of a newly created and highly visible position\nWork directly with senior leaders across Risk, Legal, Operations and Project Management\nHelp shape and improve the company’s approach to insurance and contractual risk\nLead an existing specialist, with the potential to grow the team further\nReceive a competitive salary, bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package\nJoin a collaborative, long‑term business where contributions are recognised and valued\nThis is an onsite position based at the Montgomery office. Regular project travel is not expected, although occasional travel to Wisconsin may be required for training and collaboration.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Solutions Driven","rawCompany":"solutions driven","city":"Springfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T03:48:49.452Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-2054.00","title":"Financial Risk Specialists","slug":"financial-risk-specialists"},{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"524126","title":"Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers","slug":"direct-property-and-casualty-insurance-carriers"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Risk Manager","description":"Risk Manager, Insurance & Contract Compliance Location: Montgomery, IL\nWorking arrangement: Full-time, onsite\nOur client is one of North America’s largest family‑owned infrastructure contractors, delivering complex construction projects across the US and internationally.\nThey are creating a new Risk Manager position to strengthen how contractual risk, insurance requirements and surety obligations are managed across the business. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role for someone who understands the realities of construction and can confidently assess the risks behind major contracts and projects.\nYou will work closely with Legal, Operational Leadership and senior Project Management teams, providing practical guidance before contracts are signed and throughout the full project lifecycle. You will also manage an International Risk Specialist and help develop more structured processes across the function.\nWhat you’ll be responsible for Review and evaluate domestic and international construction contracts, joint venture agreements and customer terms\nIdentify contractual risk exposures, insurance requirements, obligations and opportunities to transfer risk appropriately\nLead the insurance and risk aspects of complex contract reviews, highlighting potential advantages, disadvantages and areas requiring further negotiation\nWork with Corporate Legal, Operational Leadership and Project Management to resolve contractual and insurance‑related concerns\nCoordinate project‑specific insurance, including builders risk coverage, joint venture programs and certificates of insurance\nReview owner‑controlled insurance programs, including OCIPs, and identify potential gaps or limitations in coverage\nEvaluate insurance provided by subcontractors and consultants to ensure contractual requirements are met\nReview, negotiate and approve project‑specific insurance policy wording\nSupport the corporate surety program and coordinate project bond requirements\nEnsure insurance policies and bonds are tracked throughout construction, any extended reporting period and the applicable completed‑operations period\nSupport major projects from bid and contract review through delivery and final closeout\nProvide guidance and training to operational teams on contractual risk, insurance requirements and compliance\nImprove the systems and processes used to track contracts, insurance bonds and project closeout\nManage, support and develop an International Risk Specialist, with the potential to help grow the function over time\nWhat we’re looking for Significant risk and insurance experience within the construction industry\nStrong knowledge of construction contracts, insurance requirements and contractual risk transfer\nExperience personally reviewing and evaluating complex construction contracts\nApproximately 10 or more years of relevant experience preferred\nExperience supporting a large contractor, complex construction business or major project portfolio\nThe ability to communicate complex risk and insurance matters clearly to Legal, Operations and Project Management teams\nStrong judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge contractual terms where necessary\nLeadership experience or the ability to step successfully into a first formal management position\nA bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel\nA valid driver’s licence and acceptable driving record\nAdditional experience that would be valuable Construction surety and project bonds\nBuilders risk and owner‑controlled insurance programs\nJoint venture agreements\nInternational construction projects or multinational insurance programs\nReviewing or negotiating insurance policy wording\nDeveloping or improving risk and insurance tracking processes\nExperience with Origami, SharePoint or similar risk‑management systems\nCPCU, ARM, CRIS or a comparable professional designation\nSurety experience is highly valuable but is not essential. 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