Director, Risk Management

SOLV Energy

Director of Risk Management at SOLV Energy providing strategic leadership for risk management activities. Evaluating risk financing mechanisms and overseeing expansions of surety bonding programs.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSan Diego • California, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $169,482 - $203,378 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, alternative risk financing mechanisms, and managing large commercial insurance programs. Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight while advising executive leadership on risk management strategies.

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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)Alternative Risk FinancingCommercial Insurance ManagementSurety Bonding Program ManagementClaims Oversight

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCaptive InsuranceSelf-Insurance ProgramsContract NegotiationCost ContainmentTrend AnalysisRisk AssessmentProgram DevelopmentInsurance Program ManagementLegal Risk Guidance

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCross-Functional GuidanceAdvisory SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Risk ManagementMaster's Degree (MBA or MS in Risk Management)

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustrySurety ProgramsInsurance ProgramsRisk Financing MechanismsClaims Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for risk management activities across the organization.
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, offering independent risk assessments, program recommendations, and cross-functional guidance.
Evaluate and potentially establish alternative risk financing mechanisms, including captive insurance structures and self-insurance programs.
Oversee the successful expansion of the company’s surety bonding program.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with company strategy and growth objectives.
Present risk management recommendations, trend analyses, and program updates to executive leadership and the Board.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Risk Management) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive risk management experience, with at least 5 years in the construction industry or a closely related sector preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing commercial insurance programs in excess of $500 million in insured value or revenues.
Hands-on experience with alternative risk financing, captive insurance programs, or large deductible/self-insurance structures preferred.
Experience managing surety programs for a general contractor, specialty contractor, or construction manager.
Proven track record of claims oversight and cost containment across multiple lines of coverage.
Experience negotiating contracts and providing risk-related legal guidance in collaboration with counsel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.