Director of Risk Management

Joeris General Contractors, LLC

Director of Risk Management for Joeris General Contractors overseeing all corporate and project-specific insurance programs. Leading compliance, claims management, and risk mitigation strategies in construction operations.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promoting and building the Joeris bold promise, mission, vision, and values to employees
Oversee all corporate and project-specific insurance programs, including General Liability, Builder's Risk (including the Master Builders Risk [MBR] program), Workers' Compensation, Auto Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Professional Liability, Pollution Liability, Cyber Liability, Executive Risk Insurance, OCIP/CCIP programs, Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI), and the Company's captive program
Lead annual insurance renewals and coordinate underwriting submissions
Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, actuarial consultants, and other risk advisors
Analyze coverage terms, endorsements, exclusions, and limits to ensure appropriate protection
Monitor insurance costs and develop strategies to improve total cost of risk
Oversee Builder's Risk program operations, including per-project BR requests originated through Procore, BR questionnaires and extensions, and coordination of owner-provided BR coverage
Oversee the Master Builders Risk (MBR) program, including monthly coordination with project managers for completion dates and coverage adjustments and quarterly MBR reporting to finance leadership
Oversee endorsement processing, insurance invoice review, and coordination with Accounts Payable
Review owner contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, and purchase orders for risk exposure, ensuring appropriate indemnification, insurance, and limitation of liability provisions
Collaborate with legal and operations teams during contract negotiations
Establish and enforce subcontractor insurance compliance requirements, including oversight of certificate of insurance issuance and tracking, Additional Insured and blanket endorsement management, job-specific COI requests through platforms such as Procore and Jones
Lead the subcontractor prequalification program as a foundational risk-transfer mechanism, including financial risk analysis, trade partner performance monitoring, and ongoing compliance oversight across the Company's active subcontractor base, leveraging platforms such as TradeTapp and Procore
Oversee owner-specific insurance compliance requirements (e.g., school district insurance checklists) and coordinate with project teams to ensure documentation is complete prior to project start
Maintain insurance records, certificates, and endorsements in accordance with the Texas Statute of Repose and other applicable retention requirements
Direct claims management across all lines of insurance, coordinating investigations and resolution with carriers, legal counsel, third-party administrators, field inspectors, forensic experts, and project teams
Maintain accurate loss run analysis and reserve monitoring; develop strategies to reduce claim frequency and severity under retained-risk structures
Oversee incident documentation, severity assessment, and notification workflows through Procore, including timely notification to executive leadership for serious incidents
Exercise direct-payment authority on minor third-party property damage claims to expedite resolution
Support Legal with document discovery, claim documentation, and evidence requests in connection with claims and suits
Serve as the Company's focal point for employee work-related injury case management, in coordination with HR and Operations
Verify appropriate treatment levels at occupational clinics and ensure injuries are fully addressed through completion of care
Submit workers' compensation claims and track care and adjuster activity through resolution
Determine appropriate treatment pathways, including direct-payment cases versus claims elevated to the WC carrier
Provide situational awareness on the Company's Experience Modification Rate (EMR) and recommend actions to protect and improve it
Coordinate with HR and Operations on return-to-work, light-duty placement, and reasonable accommodation for non-work-related injuries
Develop and lead the company's enterprise risk management framework across all construction operations
Identify operational, contractual, financial, legal, and safety-related risks associated with commercial construction projects
Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize losses and protect company assets
Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership regarding emerging industry risks, insurance trends, and regulatory changes
Partner with Safety leadership to align risk strategy with jobsite safety programs; analyze incident trends and recommend proactive risk reduction measures
Participate in major incident reviews and root cause analysis
Support OSHA compliance, including production of annual OSHA 300A logs by office
Track safety training metrics and support Safety leadership with annual training planning to meet established Company goals
Deliver the risk orientation component of new-hire onboarding in coordination with HR
Participate in semi-annual safety and risk briefings across office locations to communicate performance, trends, and initiatives
Oversee surety relationships and support bonding capacity management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local insurance and risk management regulations; maintain contractor licensing and bonding requirements where applicable
Assist with audits related to insurance, payroll, workers' compensation, and subcontractor compliance
Coordinate with Operations on project-specific risk considerations and claim resolution status
Coordinate with Legal on complex claims, suits, and document discovery
Provide Marketing and business development teams with safety performance data, insurance program information, and project-specific risk inputs in support of proposals and pursuits
Oversee the risk and insurance technology stack, including Procore, SharePoint, Jones and TradeTapp, to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency
Develop and manage departmental budgets; track and report key risk management metrics, claims performance, and insurance program effectiveness
Prepare executive-level reporting for leadership and stakeholders; support financial forecasting related to insurance costs, deductibles, reserves, and retained losses
Lead and mentor risk management and insurance personnel; establish best practices and standardized procedures across all business units
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and proactive risk awareness
Assist the executive leadership with special projects and other duties as they arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
10+ years of progressive risk management experience in commercial construction or general contracting
Strong knowledge of construction insurance programs, contractual risk transfer, and claims management
Experience managing OCIP/CCIP programs preferred
Familiarity with large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, multifamily, or mixed-use construction projects
Experience overseeing high deductible, self-insured, or Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) structures, including collateral requirements, claim funding, and loss forecasting, strongly preferred
Experience with captive insurance programs (group, single-parent, or protected cell), alternative risk financing, and loss-sensitive insurance structures preferred
Demonstrated experience overseeing subcontractor prequalification, financial risk analysis, and trade partner performance monitoring in support of SDI program requirements
Experience collaborating with actuarial consultants, captive managers, brokers, auditors, third-party administrators, and finance teams
Experience overseeing workers' compensation case management, occupational clinic coordination, and Experience Modification Rate (EMR) performance
Familiarity with construction risk and insurance technology platforms such as Procore, TradeTapp, and subcontractor prequalification systems
Professional certifications such as ARM, CPCU, CRM, CSP, or CHST strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plans
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementclaims managementcontractual risk transferinsurance program oversightfinancial risk analysissubcontractor prequalificationloss forecastinginsurance complianceincident documentationsafety training metrics

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic guidancementoringaccountabilityproactive risk awarenessorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

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