Corporate Construction Risk & Claims Manager (Federal)

Doyon Limited, Doyon Drilling, Inc

52d • $150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Doyon Government Group (DGG) provides design-build and general construction services for demolition, new construction, renovations, repairs, and civil projects at government-owned facilities and military installations.
The Corporate Construction Risk & Claims Manager (Federal) plays a critical role in identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and monitoring risk across the company’s federal construction portfolio. This position ensures that project, contractual, legal, schedule, financial, bonding/surety, and compliance risks are proactively managed in accordance with FAR/DFARS regulations, SBA 8(a) program requirements, applicable Public Laws (e.g. Davis Bacon, Service Contract Act and Truth in Negotiations Act) and internal corporate risk policies. Serving as a strategic advisor to the executive team, the Risk Manager provides insight into risk exposure, cost impact, and claims strategy.
The primary objective of this role is to reduce the company’s exposure to avoidable financial loss and contractual disputes. Success is measured by the early identification and escalation of emerging risks, improved project cash flow, enhanced subcontractor performance stability, and increased confidence from bonding and surety partners. This position directly contributes to:
Fewer surprise cost overruns
Stronger REA/TIA positioning, faster resolution and better recovery outcomes
Reduced under-billing and working capital strain
Faster mitigation of schedule and performance threats
Improved compliance with FAR, DFARS, and SBA 8(a) requirements
Ultimately, the Corporate Risk Manager supports improved profitability, reduced disputes, and the development of a risk-aware culture across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Risk Management, or related field required; Master’s preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in federal construction contracting; 10 years preferred
• Strong working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), specifically Parts 15, 19, 31, 33, 36, 42, and 52
• Hands-on experience with Request for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), Time Impact Analyses (TIAs), and formal claims development.
• Experience with bonding, insurance, surety, and subcontract risk management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly analytical — data driven
• Exceptional written communication
• Ability to push issues early and not let risks evolve into disputes
• High integrity — protects corporate interests while being fair and professional
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Discretion and independent judgment on matters of financial significance and corporate legal exposure
• Ability to evaluate complex information — including contract clauses, project schedules, subcontractor performance issues, claims potential, insurance terms, and surety capacity.
• Ability to frame complex information into high-quality legal arguments based on contract terms and relevant regulations.
• Must independently decide how to interpret risk signals and what mitigation strategies to recommend

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred
• 10 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company-wide risk register and risk scoring model
• Facilitate monthly risk review sessions with PMs and senior leadership
• Identify high-exposure issues (critical path schedule slippage, cost burn acceleration, subcontractor instability, etc.)
• Conduct self-audits and risk assessments
• Support Project Controls and PMs with early REA and TIA formulation (FAR 52.242, 52.243, Suspension of Work, Differing Site Conditions, etc.); when required, author and lead preparation of REAs
• Initially lead preparation of REAs and/or claims to reduce the current backlog of outstanding contract issues
• Monitor compliance with notice requirements, timelines, and reservations of rights
• Support counsel and outside claims consultants with document preparation as needed
• Perform financial, performance, and capacity risk pre-screening of subcontractors
• Monitor subcontractor performance risk, including payment health, manpower shortfalls, quality control, and safety
• Coordinate bonding, letters of credit (LOC), and retention strategies with the CFO and surety partners
• Coordinate with insurance brokers on renewals, coverage adequacy, and endorsements
• Evaluate risk transfer language in subcontracts and flowdown clauses
• Maintain overall surety program health, including capacity, rate impacts, and claims prevention
• Maintain adherence to FAR/DFARS, SBA 8(a) conditions of participation, and small business compliance requirements
• Track and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data control requirements (NIST 800-171; CMMC, when applicable)
• Provide standardized monthly risk dashboards to leadership
• Maintain a “heat map” of the top 10 enterprise risks and associated mitigation strategies
• Assist with special projects or internal process improvement initiatives as assigned
• Participate in industry conferences, training seminars, or professional development events as schedule allows
• Support proposal / business development teams with risk commentary or risk scoring when time permits
• Provide occasional backup to Project Controls or Contract Administration during peak workload periods (e.g., running a report, reviewing a subcontract draft, etc.)
• Contribute input to policy, SOP, and template revisions when invited by leadership

Benefits

• Team members are eligible to enroll in medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, employee assistance program, group and voluntary life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching and profit sharing.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty are also provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees