Senior Director Risk Management

Shawmut • Boston, MA

1d • $225,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Senior Director of Risk Management to shape the organization’s risk strategy and capabilities as it prepares for significant growth. The role will help the company scale its risk management practices, support confident business decisions, strengthen insurance and claims programs, and protect profitability.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Senior Director will lead the Risk Management team and partner with regional leaders, affiliate leadership, and senior management. The role requires deep construction insurance expertise, commercial judgment, and the ability to translate complex risk considerations into practical solutions. Its scope includes long-term business planning as well as supporting day-to-day decisions across the organization.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility, including experience in construction, safety, and/or insurance.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of construction insurance and the ability to apply that expertise to an expanding business.
• Ability to connect risk management strategy with commercial priorities, balancing opportunity, exposure, and financial performance.
• Experience developing or improving programs, processes, and team capabilities to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Strong financial acumen, project management skills, and working knowledge of effective payroll practices.
• Knowledge of applicable national, regional, and local regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Sound judgment and the ability to anticipate challenges, assess complex issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence senior leaders, collaborate across functions, and hold external partners accountable.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical issues into decision-supporting guidance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead through change while maintaining accountability and follow-through.
• Commitment to inclusion and belonging, demonstrated through courage, humility, curiosity, and willingness to learn from others.

Responsibilities

• Shape risk strategy for the company’s next stage of growth and align risk management priorities with business plans.
• Provide analysis and practical recommendations to help leaders understand exposures, evaluate tradeoffs, and establish appropriate protections when pursuing opportunities.
• Develop policies, processes, training, and systems that establish consistent standards across regions and affiliate companies while supporting effective local execution.
• Evaluate insurance coverage, program structure, and carrier relationships against changing business needs; manage total cost of risk and support profitability.
• Guide claims analysis, management decisions, and settlements, using lessons learned to reduce future exposure and improve business practices.
• Monitor operational trends, identify emerging risks, and work with leaders to implement responses.
• Build relationships with carriers, brokers, vendors, and other providers, and hold external partners accountable for service and performance.
• Establish measures and reporting that help leadership understand performance, recognize changing exposures, and act on priorities.
• Lead and develop the Risk Management team, assess future capability needs, develop talent, and build a collaborative team that serves as a trusted business partner.
• Benchmark industry practices, share knowledge across the organization, and introduce continuous improvements to prepare for greater scale and complexity.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible pay.
• Paid vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• Cell phone and laptop.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Financial planning services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior