Risk Management

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive risk management strategies for all areas operations.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and operational developments to adjust risk strategy accordingly.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to define and align the organization’s risk appetite with operational objectives.
• Present analysis of enterprise risk exposures, insurance performance, and claim trends to senior leadership, insurers, and financial stakeholders.
• Analyze loss data across all lines of insurance (e.g., General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Property, Auto, Pollution, D&O) to identify trends and implement corrective action plans.
• Partner with plant managers, project leads, and operational supervisors to identify hazards and implement mitigation strategies.
• Deliver risk awareness training and resources to departments across the organization to promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Support internal quality and safety committees by updating policies and procedures to align with risk control best practices.
• Maintain industry expertise through ongoing professional development and participation in risk forums and conferences.
• Manage one direct report and provide support for employee benefits and workers’ compensation administration.

Risk Transfer & Insurance Program Management

• In partnership with brokers and insurers, design and manage risk financing strategies that align with corporate objectives, including traditional placements, wrap-ups, and project-specific programs.
• Oversee the annual marketing and renewal of all insurance lines, ensuring adequate limits and appropriate retentions in alignment with the company's risk appetite.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on acquisitions and new development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance and Project Management teams to:
  • Develop the annual risk management budget and allocate insurance and loss costs across facilities, job sites, and business units.
  • Monitor the total cost of risk and implement cost control measures.
  • Track and allocate claim reserves and deductibles across operational units.
  • Review and assess legacy contracts to ensure they align with current insurance structures and compliance requirements.
• Review insurance and indemnity provisions in construction contracts, supplier agreements, and other legal documents to ensure risk is appropriately transferred.
• Manage the organization’s surety bond program, including bid bonds, performance bonds, payment bonds, and license/permit bonds; ensure bond capacity supports ongoing and future project needs.
• Coordinate with project and legal teams to assess bonding requirements in construction contracts and ensure timely bond issuance and compliance.

Claims and Litigation Oversight

• Supervise claim management functions across all lines, including workers’ comp, liability, auto, and property.
• Review claim files, assess financial exposure, establish reserves, and approve settlements within authority.
• Direct outside counsel in defense strategies and manage litigation through mediation, arbitration, and trial as needed.
• Support facilities and job sites with incident response and reporting for theft, cyber events, property damage, and workplace injuries.
• Analyze claims history for recurring trends and assess opportunities for loss portfolio transfers or alternative risk financing structures.

Other Duties

• Provide support to internal and external legal counsel in managing claims and contract disputes.
• Contribute to special projects, internal audits, and other responsibilities as assigned.