A nationally recognized commercial construction organization is seeking an experienced executive to lead enterprise-wide risk and insurance strategy across a diverse portfolio of active projects and operating companies.
This individual will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and project operations teams, helping the business evaluate, manage, and mitigate operational and financial risk tied to construction activities. The role requires a practical, field-oriented mindset and the ability to align insurance strategy with project execution, contractual obligations, and overall business performance.
The ideal candidate understands the realities of complex construction operations and can build strong working relationships across operations, finance, legal, and safety teams while driving consistency and accountability throughout the organization.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the administration and performance of all construction insurance programs, including wrap-up programs, subcontractor default insurance, builders risk, liability coverages, and bonding relationships
- Advise operational leaders on project-specific exposure, contractual risk transfer, and insurance implications during both preconstruction and execution phases
- Support strategic project pursuits by evaluating risk profiles, delivery methods, and insurance structures
- Partner with internal legal and safety leadership to improve claims handling processes, subcontractor compliance standards, and enterprise risk practices
- Analyze claims data and loss trends to identify operational improvement opportunities and reduce long-term exposure
- Maintain relationships with external insurance partners, carriers, consultants, and surety providers
- Oversee subcontractor qualification and insurance compliance procedures to ensure alignment with company standards and project requirements
- Develop scalable policies, reporting standards, and internal processes that strengthen risk visibility across multiple offices and business units
Candidate Background
- 12+ years of experience in construction risk management, insurance leadership, or operational risk strategy
- Strong working knowledge of wrap-up insurance structures, SDI programs, surety/bonding, and complex construction claims environments
- Experience supporting large-scale commercial construction projects across multiple regions
- Familiarity with contract language, indemnification provisions, and construction delivery methodologies
- Ability to work directly with project executives and operational leadership in fast-paced environments
- Proven success managing sophisticated insurance programs with multiple stakeholders
Leadership Characteristics
The successful candidate will bring:
- A collaborative and solutions-oriented leadership style
- Strong business acumen and operational awareness
- The ability to communicate complex risk concepts in a practical, actionable way
- Credibility with executive leadership as well as field and project teams
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and cross-functional coordination
What Success Looks Like
- Stronger alignment between operations, safety, legal, finance, and risk functions
- Improved project team engagement around risk management and insurance strategy
- More effective and efficient claims management outcomes
- Insurance programs that support operational goals while maintaining financial discipline
- Increased visibility and consistency across enterprise risk initiatives
Additional Notes
This is not a traditional corporate insurance role focused solely on policy administration. The position is deeply connected to construction operations and requires a leader who can operate as a strategic business partner while remaining closely tied to project execution and field realities.
