Risk Manager - Corporate Services

About UsAt Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals. We’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You We’re looking for someone who has:

A bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with professional licensure preferred

Five to ten years of relevant AEC industry experience, including substantial experience reviewing and negotiating professional services agreements

Additional experience in one or more of the following areas: design or project management, professional liability insurance, claims, litigation support, or policy development

Demonstrated ability to evaluate, explain, and negotiate complex professional services agreements

Working knowledge of professional liability insurance, project-specific insurance requirements, claims reporting, and litigation processes

Knowledge of construction processes for large vertical and horizontal projects, including experience negotiating and resolving design and construction issues

Strong judgment and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing matters, independently resolve routine issues, recognize when escalation is necessary, analyze risk and claims information, and prepare concise reports and recommendations

Strong interpersonal, written communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to address complex and sensitive issues professionally with design professionals, firm management, attorneys, insurers, and clients

Experience using Deltek, Newforma, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office applications, and AI-enabled productivity and research tools

About the Role As the Risk Manager, you will:

Support the Director of Risk Management with decision-making, policy development, annual reporting, insurance renewals, industry research, and special projects

Manage assigned contract, project, insurance, incident, and claims matters from intake through resolution

Independently resolve routine risk matters and escalate issues involving material legal, financial, insurance, operational, or reputational risk Review and assess professional services agreements to identify, prioritize, and categorize unacceptable terms and conditions

Advise design and management staff on contractual risks, recommend alternative language, and negotiate reasonable terms with clients, design professionals, legal counsel, and other contracting parties

Maintain consistent contract review practices and tools, including checklists, approved fallback language, escalation criteria, and records of negotiated exceptions

Support project pursuit and go or no-go decisions by identifying and communicating contractual, professional liability, insurance, claims history, delivery method, and other relevant risk considerations

Assist design and management staff in documenting project issues and preparing appropriate written correspondence

Maintain incident reporting and claims management procedures and prepare reports addressing responsibilities, deadlines, status, and material developments

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