Contracts and Risk Manager
About The Position
Petra Construction Corporation is seeking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Contracts & Risk Manager to lead the company’s construction contract administration, risk management, and corporate compliance functions. This position is responsible for the successful negotiation, execution, and administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and insurance compliance processes. The Contracts & Risk Manager plays a critical role in protecting the company’s interests by minimizing risk exposure, ensuring legal and contractual compliance, and supporting operational best practices across all projects and departments. This position works closely with company leadership, project management and accounting departments, administrative staff, and external business contacts. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and capable of balancing legal, operational, and business priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Requirements
- College degree in business, law, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience with a focus on construction law, contract negotiation and administration, and risk management
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, DocuSign, and Bluebeam or similar software
- Ability to learn new industry software platforms such as Procore and Trimble Unity Construct
Nice To Haves
- Connecticut residence is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s construction contract administration, risk management, and corporate compliance functions.
- Negotiate, execute, and administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
- Manage insurance compliance processes.
- Protect the company’s interests by minimizing risk exposure.
- Ensure legal and contractual compliance.
- Support operational best practices across all projects and departments.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement savings plan
- Professional development and certification support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
