Senior Risk Manager
About The Position
The Senior Risk Manager supports Ames Construction’s insurance, claims, and risk management programs across a diverse portfolio of heavy civil construction projects. The role collaborates across the organization to identify and mitigate risk, manage insurance programs, analyze loss trends, and develop strategies that protect Ames’ people, projects, and financial resources. The position calls for expertise in insurance and risk management, construction industry experience, and the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes through cross-functional collaboration. The role is based in Ames Construction’s Burnsville, Minnesota office, with periodic travel to project locations and area offices. The office environment involves extensive sitting at a desk and computer, as well as some standing, bending at the waist, stooping, and reaching; lifting 5–20 pounds occasionally is required.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in construction risk management, construction insurance, claims management, insurance-related legal practice, or related commercial insurance disciplines.
- A law degree or a bachelor's degree or higher in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Insurance, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction insurance programs, project risk management practices, contractual risk transfer principles, and indemnity provisions.
- Experience working with contractors, brokers, insurance carriers, and project teams, including reviewing and interpreting insurance policies and endorsements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Heavy civil construction experience.
- ARM, CPCU, CRIS, CIC, CRM, or another relevant professional designation.
- Experience with OCIP/CCIP programs and joint venture projects.
- Knowledge of construction contract delivery methods and risk allocation strategies.
- Experience with self-insured retention (SIR) programs.
- Proficiency with business intelligence, reporting, and risk analytics tools.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled risk management technologies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate project and enterprise risks, including risk allocation, insurance compliance, and risk initiatives.
- Review insurance requirements and partner with Legal and Operations on risk transfer strategies.
- Manage company and project insurance programs, including placement and administration of coverage.
- Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and consultants on placements, renewals, coverage, and marketing efforts.
- Partner with Claims to monitor trends and support loss prevention efforts.
- Assist with the management of significant property, casualty, and builder's risk claims.
- Support litigation and document preservation activities as needed.
- Analyze claims, loss, and insurance data to identify trends and emerging risks.
- Assist with dashboards and reporting to communicate risk metrics to leadership.
- Support the development and delivery of risk management training programs.
- Serve as a resource for operations on insurance and risk-related matters.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation.
- 401(k) match.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Company holidays and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
