Risk Manager

Landis Construction LLC•New Orleans, LA

22h

About The Position

The Risk Manager is responsible for protecting the company’s financial, contractual, and operational interests by proactively managing risk across all phases of work. This role oversees contract development and negotiation, company-wide insurance and bonding programs, subcontractor prequalification, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, preconstruction, and project teams, the Risk Manager identifies and mitigates potential risks, supports effective risk transfer, and helps prevent claims through early issue recognition and guidance. When disputes arise, the Risk Manager serves as the primary liaison with legal counsel, coordinating claim strategy, documentation, and resolution while driving continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Requirements

Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement
Disciplined, strategic problem-solver
Strong analytical skills
Clear, effective Communication abilities
Company-minded and committed to supporting project and organizational success
Highly organized with strong follow-through
5 years’ experience in the construction industry or related risk/contract role
Fluency in typical computer programs including Microsoft Office
Experience with contract negotiation, insurance programs, risk analysis, or claims management

Nice To Haves

JD Degree from an accredited university (not if equivalent experience is demonstrated )

Responsibilities

Contract Management
Draft and review Owner contracts and provide feedback to President for negotiations
Draft, negotiate and finalize consultant contracts with input from operational leaders
Draft, negotiate and finalize subcontract amendments, ensuring appropriate following of Owner contract terms to the subcontract, including compliance and risk transfer
Maintain standardized contract templates, exhibits, and language updates in coordination with external legal counsel.
Company Insurance Program Management
Manage the company-wide insurance program, including annual renewals, policy coordination, and COI oversight
Administer the bonding program: bid bonds, performance/payment bonds, and project-specific requirements.
Oversee subcontractor/supplier prequalification including financials, safety data, backlog capacity, insurance verification, and compliance indicators.
Conduct contractual and bid risk reviews to identify and mitigate financial, schedule, safety, or legal exposure.
Compliance & Risk Transfer
Ensure subcontractor compliance with insurance, bonding, and contractual requirements, including DBE/WBE/Section 3 and Davis Bacon reporting needs (in coordination with Operations and Accounting).
Maintain internal risk-related SOPs, exhibits, and standards to promote consistency across projects.
Work with the CCO, Preconstruction, and Project Executives to review scope gaps, flow-down risks, and obligations during project setup.
Claims Prevention
Proactively partner with Project Executives and Project Managers to identify potential issues early and recommend strategies for avoidance or mitigation.
Provide templated notices, documentation expectations, and guidance to maintain contractual protections.
Claims Management
Serve as primary liaison with external legal counsel for claims, disputes, or potential litigation.
Coordinate internal document production, timeline support, and project team involvement.
Assist with negotiation strategies and maintain momentum toward resolution of claims, disputes, and open issues.
Track lessons learned and support process improvements to prevent repeat issues.