Risk Management Director

Gilbane Building CompanyBoston, MA
$160,000 - $245,000Remote

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Risk Management Director to be responsible for project and subcontractor risk assessments, program traction, and Business Unit (BU) support across the entire Enterprise. The Director maintains relationships with Division Leaders and Regional Presidents and manages all Risk Managers. This role can sit in any of Gilbane's offices or work remotely. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 15+ years of experience in risk management, underwriting, and/or brokerage services required
  • Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to function as an integral part of a team while being highly collaborative
  • Ability to coordinate and manage efforts involving individuals from different geographic areas as well as external partners
  • Advanced financial and analytical skills
  • Ability to understand issues quickly and follow through with a resolution
  • Advanced customer service skills
  • Advanced problem solving, planning, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and other critical RMIS software
  • Ability to work independently and handle complex issues while under minimal supervision
  • Interacts well with and can influence Executive, Regional, and BU leadership
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

  • Architecture, engineering, and construction industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversees, coaches, develops, and trains all risk managers; responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
  • Supports all Gilbane CCIP, SDI, and Builders Risk sales for the company
  • Tracks sales goals, traction, and success of the program placements
  • Manages CCIP pursuits in coordination with the Insurance team
  • Manages SDI pursuits with the SDI & Prequal Director
  • Oversees Sr Risk Managers in client proposals and pricing exercises
  • Maintains relationships with operations at the senior leadership level including BU Leaders, Operations Managers, Division Leaders, and Regional Presidents
  • Supports Risk Managers when meeting with project owners on key pursuits to present Gilbane’s risk management services and programs
  • Assists with company initiatives that impact GIG including updates to Baseline, contract templates, and GIG processes and procedures with direction from the GIG Department Head
  • Informs Sr Director and GIG Department Head of all Risk Management matters and obtains approvals as needed
  • Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
  • Supports new technology initiatives that mitigate or help analyze Gilbane’s risk
  • Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
  • Assists the Gilbane Insurance Groups (GIG) leadership team in department strategy planning and goals as well as staff succession strategies

Benefits

  • competitive health and welfare benefits
  • generous profit-sharing/401k plan
  • Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry
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