Risk Manager- Insurance and Legal

Woodward Design+Build•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward Design + Build is a leader in the design and commercial construction community with a culture that encourages innovation and offers challenging career opportunities. We are looking for talented experienced Construction Risk Manager to join our in-house risk management/legal department. The ideal candidate will have minimum 3-5 years of experience supporting company and project leadership in construction risk management and legal matters, including contract administration, claims management, corporate legal entity operations, project insurance procurement support, and subcontractor insurance compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with our CFO, Corporate Counsel, Operations and Estimating leadership, and HR. The role reports to our Corporate Counsel. Woodward offers a supportive, rigorous, value-driven work environment and a wide range of exciting projects that will keep you challenged, motivated, and growing in your career.

Requirements

College education, paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education preferred
3—5 years of commercial construction risk management experience, preferably in-house
Familiarity with construction contracts and legal terminology, including AIA and DBIA
Working knowledge of construction related insurance policies and concepts: Gen Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Auto, Property including Builder’s Risk
Experience supporting litigation and claims management processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing construction-related contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements
Maintain and organize contract databases, legal files, and project documentation.
Support claims and dispute resolution matters, including document collection and deadline tracking
Coordinate document collection for subpoenas, discovery requests, and audits, as needed
Conduct legal and factual research related to construction law, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Assist with corporate legal entity and license compliance requirements. Ensure timely license renewals.
Communicate with project managers, executives, outside counsel, and subcontractors regarding legal documentation and compliance issues
Collect documentation and monitor ongoing compliance of subcontractor insurances
Facilitate project-specific insurance procurement needs with our broker partners including payment/performance bonds, builder’s risk, CCIP, etc.
Facilitate corporate and project insurance renewals with business and broker partners