Contracts and Risk Manager (FT - Hybrid)

CSG Consultants•Foster City, CA

1d•$123,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract and Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s contract lifecycle management and enterprise risk management activities. This role ensures that contracts are structured to minimize risk, protect organizational interests, and comply with applicable laws and policies. The position also leads risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring efforts across departments.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of 12 years of experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing both marketing and proposal teams in the AEC industry or a related consulting sector, preferably with a focus on municipal services.
Proven Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, with the ability to guide and mentor staff, foster collaboration, and align team efforts with organizational goals.
Strategic Marketing Expertise: Extensive experience in developing and executing strategic marketing plans, including brand management, digital marketing, content development, and public relations. Proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, HubSpot, or other marketing software is required.
Proposal Development Expertise: In-depth understanding of the public sector RFP process, proposal development best practices, and the ability to lead teams in creating compelling proposals that win municipal contracts.
Strong Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to create high-level presentations for senior leadership, clients, and stakeholders. Ability to present complex marketing and proposal strategies clearly and persuasively.
Visual Design Knowledge: A strong understanding of visual design principles and the ability to critically assess design work.
Project & Budget Management: Proven experience managing large-scale marketing and proposal projects, including budget oversight, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination.
Analytical & Results-Oriented: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate marketing and proposal performance metrics and use data to refine strategies and tactics.
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the AEC industry and municipal services, with a focus on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sector. Familiarity with public sector contracting, especially in the context of municipal services.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, business development teams, and external partners to ensure that marketing and proposal strategies align with company objectives and deliver results.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or additional certifications in marketing or business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

With the help of AI tool, review and redline professional services agreement templates, administrative oversight of master service agreements (MSAs) system, and review and redline subconsultant agreements, non-disclosure agreement (NDAs), and contract amendments.
Evaluate contractual risk provisions including indemnification, limitation of liability, standard of care, insurance requirements, dispute resolution, and payment terms.
Advise project managers and leadership on contract terms and associated risk exposure.
Ensure scopes of services, compensation structures, and deliverables are clearly defined and aligned with proposals.
Maintain contract templates and standard terms and conditions.
Oversee contract tracking, renewal schedules, and compliance monitoring.
Review and manage subconsultant agreements to ensure appropriate flow-down of contractual obligations and insurance requirements
Maintain and update the contract management module/system as necessary.
Provide guidance and training to staff on contract compliance and risk awareness.
Develop and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.
Collect operational data, identify potential losses, and recommend solutions and preventive measures to address problems.
Manage, plan and coordinate the organization’s risk and insurance programs to control risks and losses.
Establish risk mitigation strategies and monitor effectiveness.
Review project risk profiles during proposal and contract stages.
Maintain and update the organization’s risk register.
Prepare risk reports for senior leadership and executive management.
Manage claims reporting and documentation, and analyze claims, disputes, and professional liability trends to recommend preventive measures.
Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits related to contracts and risk controls.
Provide training to project managers and staff on contract awareness and risk management best practices.
Recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Benefits

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program
401(k) program with a company match
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program