Risk Manager

David Weekley Homes•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At David Weekley Homes, our Purpose is to Enhance People’s Lives. As a Risk Manager, you will support that Purpose by helping protect our Team Members, Homeowners, and Company through thoughtful, proactive risk management. This role reports to the General Counsel and partners closely with leaders across the organization to identify risks, develop relationships across the industry, identify and propose insurance and risk transfer programs, support sound decision-making, and promote a culture of safety, quality assurance, risk avoidance, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll serve as a trusted resource, balancing strong technical expertise with a collaborative, service-minded approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Construction, or related field.
7+ years of experience in risk management, preferably in homebuilding or construction.
Knowledge of construction practices, contracts, and insurance programs.

Nice To Haves

Professional designations (e.g., CPCU, CRIS) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Partner with Team Leaders to identify, assess, and manage risk across land, construction, and warranty operations.
Work with claims, safety, design/quality assurance and warranty teams to identify trends, gather and analyze data, and implement risk avoidance strategies.
Oversee insurance placement programs, contractual insurance requirements, risk mitigation, transfer and management programs.
Strengthen trade partner relationships while ensuring appropriate risk transfer and contract protections.
Deliver meaningful insights and reporting to support informed decision-making.
Serve as a coach and resource to Team Members, building understanding and ownership of risk.