DLB Associates

Empowering Transformative Change in the Built Environment.

Risk and Contracts Manager

RiskRiskFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 1980H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

$120.8K - $144.6K / year

Bachelor Degree13 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• The Risk and Contracts Manager serves as the firm’s senior leader responsible for enterprise risk assessment, governance, and mitigation strategy. • This role establishes and strengthens the firm’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and leads the proactive identification, evaluation, and management of risks that may impact safety performance, operational execution, regulatory compliance, contractual exposure, financial stability and corporate reputation. • Ensures risk governance is integrated across project delivery, safety performance, compliance oversight and business strategy, recognizing that operational, contractual, financial and safety risks are interconnected. • Provides direct oversight of the Contracts and Insurance team. • Establishes risk review standards, exposure thresholds and escalation protocols to ensure contractual and insurance processes align with enterprise risk tolerance and organizational objectives. • Partners closely with Safety leadership and collaborates cross-functionally with Human Resources, Accounting, IT, Contract Administration and Executive Leadership. • Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing structured risk reporting, compliance assurance oversight and data-informed recommendations to support sound decision-making. • Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field
  • Minimum of thirteen years of experience in risk management or directly related role
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and control, including policies and best practices of risk management
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk assessment, control frameworks and governance models
  • Knowledge of legal contracts, commercial risk allocation and related business law principles
  • Knowledge of auditing methodologies and internal control evaluation
  • Knowledge of industry compliance standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, multi-state regulatory frameworks)
  • Knowledge of insurance risk transfer principles and coverage structures
  • Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery frameworks
  • Knowledge of financial risk exposure and operational risk indicators
  • Skill in conducting enterprise-level risk assessments and analyzing complex operational, financial, contractual and regulatory data
  • Skill in identifying systemic risk patterns and translating findings into actionable mitigation strategies
  • Skill in developing executive-level dashboards, risk summaries and strategic reports
  • Skill in supervising professional staff and establishing accountability frameworks
  • Skill in leading cross-functional initiatives across Safety, IT, Operations, Legal, HR and Finance
  • Proficiency using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), including development of executive-level reporting, financial modeling, and presentation materials, and Adobe (and / or Bluebeam)
  • Proficiency in Power BI (or comparable business intelligence platforms) to design, develop and interpret enterprise risk dashboards and data visualizations that inform executive decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools, data analytics platforms and emerging technologies to enhance risk visibility, streamline workflows and drive innovation in risk management practices.
  • Proficiency in risk management systems, financial analysis tools and reporting platforms.
  • Ability to think strategically and evaluate long-term enterprise risk implications.
  • Ability to establish risk tolerance thresholds and exercise sound escalation judgment.
  • Ability to influence executive leadership and communicate complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to develop, interpret and refine enterprise-wide policies and procedures.
  • Ability to monitor evolving federal and state regulations and ensure organizational compliance through oversight and assurance.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fully remote environment with a high degree of independence and accountability.
  • Ability to lead and develop direct reports.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and make decisions under pressure.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-level initiatives simultaneously.

Benefits

  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  • Flex spending accounts (FSA)
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
  • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
  • Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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