Risk Manager - Controlled Insurance Programs

Walbridge•Detroit, MI

111d•Onsite

About The Position

The Risk Management Manager, Controlled Insurance Programs, leads the strategic oversight, internal coordination, financial performance, and governance of Walbridge’s Controlled Insurance Program (CIP) portfolio, including compliance with Owner Controlled Insurance Program requirements for enrolled projects. The role is the primary leader and point of accountability for CIP administration, working with executive leadership, including the CFO and General Counsel, to support program governance, compliance, cost control, risk mitigation, and alignment with project delivery and business development objectives. The position works from Walbridge’s Enterprise headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. It is suited to an experienced risk management leader with financial acumen, construction insurance expertise, and the ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders, manage external partners, and turn complex insurance and financial data into actionable insights for project teams and senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in construction risk management, insurance programs, controlled insurance programs, or wrap-up administration.
Direct experience with CCIPs and/or OCIPs, including enrollment, payroll, compliance, reporting, and closeout processes.
Demonstrated experience managing brokers, third-party administrators, carriers, consultants, or professional service providers.
Strong financial acumen and experience in forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis, reporting, and presenting recommendations to leadership.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and drive process improvement.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a General Contractor, large construction manager, owner, carrier, broker, or administrator supporting complex construction insurance programs.
Familiarity with wrap-up administration platforms, insurance reporting tools, claims reporting, and enterprise risk management practices.
Experience supporting CIP-related sales efforts, project pursuit activities, owner presentations, or executive-level program reviews.
Leadership experience developing processes, training materials, reporting standards, or team capability in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise governance and internal accountability for CCIP and OCIP project requirements.
Manage broker and program administrator execution of contractor enrollment, payroll tracking, compliance, reporting, claims coordination, and closeout activities.
Establish, review, and improve CIP processes, controls, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, timeliness, contractual compliance, and operational consistency.
Lead issue resolution and escalation for program matters affecting project teams, subcontractors, owners, financial performance, or enterprise risk exposure.
Direct CCIP project setup, including scope definition, eligibility requirements, program documentation, and coordination of kick-off and pre-bid meetings.
Oversee enrollment metrics, bid deduct processes, payroll submissions, certificate issuance, renewals, reporting, and subcontractor closeout activities.
Monitor subcontractor compliance trends, evaluate program risks, and direct corrective actions with project leadership, brokers, and administrators.
Develop consistent documentation, training, and reporting standards for scalable CIP administration across the enterprise.
Develop and maintain CCIP financial models, including enrollment assumptions, payroll projections, loss forecasts, cost allocation, and program cost tracking.
Monitor program performance against budget and forecast, identifying financial risks, cost-saving opportunities, and business impacts for leadership review.
Partner with Finance, Project Controls, project teams, and brokers to reconcile CIP costs, credits, allocations, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and present financial updates, program insights, audit support, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Serve as the primary enterprise liaison among project teams, executive leadership, insurance brokers, program administrators, carriers, owners, and internal business partners.
Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to Project Executives, Project Managers, Estimating, Finance, and operational teams on CIP requirements, processes, and responsibilities.
Champion consistent communication practices, documentation standards, and continuous improvement across CIP projects.