DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL

SNYDER LANGSTON HOLDINGS, LLC•Irvine, KY

5d•$185,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk Management and Legal provides executive-level leadership for Snyder Langston's risk management functions, including insurance, bonding, legal, and contractual functions. The Director protects the company's people, financial strength, reputation and operations by identifying, evaluating, mitigating, insuring and managing the risks inherent in the business. The Director serves as Snyder Langston's senior resource to minimize risk and works collaboratively with Executive Leadership and Project Teams to identify exposures, provide clear recommendations and ensure risk management programs are effectively executed.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with ten (10) plus years of position-related experience or fifteen years of position-related experience (construction and insurance).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
Managerial skills are required.
Adhere to applicable safety requirements.
State of California Title 8 Construction Safety Orders.
Leadership abilities.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Consensus builder, mediator.
Maintain focus on stated goals.
Take responsibility as appropriate for the situation.
Inspire, nurture, and motivate others to perform beyond their expectations.
Continuously learn and teach new skills.
Establish and maintain high standards.
Demonstrate an understanding of others and the situation.
Committed to job and co-workers.
Positively reinforce and train subordinates.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial insurance and surety programs, including renewals, coverage strategy, project-specific insurance, Builders Risk, OCIP/CCIP requirements, bonding capacity, and broker/carrier relationships.
Own the Subcontractor Default Insurance program, deductible/captive insurance, subcontractor prequalification and subcontractor performance evaluation. Ensure subcontractor risk is identified before commitments are made and projects are properly enrolled and administered.
Lead insurance, legal, SDI and warranty claims from initial notification through resolution. Coordinate with insurers, counsel, subcontractors and Operations to protect Snyder Langston's interests, appropriately transfer responsibility and minimize financial exposure. Provide regular reporting to Executive Leadership.
Review prime construction contracts for insurance, indemnity, warranty and related risk provisions. Work collaboratively with Operations during negotiations, identify and quantify unusual exposures, recommend appropriate responses, and ensure subcontract agreements appropriately flow down contractual obligations.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Insurance Coordinator, providing clear direction, ongoing coaching, and support to ensure accurate, timely, and effective execution of insurance and risk management responsibilities.