Risk Manager

Landis Construction LLC • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Risk Manager is responsible for protecting the company’s financial, contractual, and operational interests by proactively managing risk across all phases of work. This role oversees contract development and negotiation, company-wide insurance and bonding programs, subcontractor prequalification, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, preconstruction, and project teams, the Risk Manager identifies and mitigates potential risks, supports effective risk transfer, and helps prevent claims through early issue recognition and guidance. When disputes arise, the Risk Manager serves as the primary liaison with legal counsel, coordinating claim strategy, documentation, and resolution while driving continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement
• Disciplined, strategic problem-solver
• Strong analytical skills
• Clear, effective Communication abilities
• Company-minded and committed to supporting project and organizational success
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry or related risk/contract role
• Fluency in typical computer programs including Microsoft Office
• Experience with contract negotiation, insurance programs, risk analysis, or claims management

Nice To Haves

• JD Degree from an accredited university (not if equivalent experience is demonstrated )

Responsibilities

• Contract Management
• Draft and review Owner contracts and provide feedback to President for negotiations
• Draft, negotiate and finalize consultant contracts with input from operational leaders
• Draft, negotiate and finalize subcontract amendments, ensuring appropriate following of Owner contract terms to the subcontract, including compliance and risk transfer
• Maintain standardized contract templates, exhibits, and language updates in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Company Insurance Program Management
• Manage the company-wide insurance program, including annual renewals, policy coordination, and COI oversight
• Administer the bonding program: bid bonds, performance/payment bonds, and project-specific requirements.
• Oversee subcontractor/supplier prequalification including financials, safety data, backlog capacity, insurance verification, and compliance indicators.
• Conduct contractual and bid risk reviews to identify and mitigate financial, schedule, safety, or legal exposure.
• Compliance & Risk Transfer
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with insurance, bonding, and contractual requirements, including DBE/WBE/Section 3 and Davis Bacon reporting needs (in coordination with Operations and Accounting).
• Maintain internal risk-related SOPs, exhibits, and standards to promote consistency across projects.
• Work with the CCO, Preconstruction, and Project Executives to review scope gaps, flow-down risks, and obligations during project setup.
• Claims Prevention
• Proactively partner with Project Executives and Project Managers to identify potential issues early and recommend strategies for avoidance or mitigation.
• Provide templated notices, documentation expectations, and guidance to maintain contractual protections.
• Claims Management
• Serve as primary liaison with external legal counsel for claims, disputes, or potential litigation.
• Coordinate internal document production, timeline support, and project team involvement.
• Assist with negotiation strategies and maintain momentum toward resolution of claims, disputes, and open issues.
• Track lessons learned and support process improvements to prevent repeat issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed