Risk & Contract Manager

** OVERVIEW*
* ** The Transportation Division is currently seeking a*
* ** Risk and Contract*
* ** Manager*
* ** for a*
* ** Cincinnati, OH project location.*
* The Commercial Manager will participate with ownership and management in strategic business development and client relationships on a large bridge and highway project in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position will provide strategic guidance on commercial / financial risks and opportunities for the project. Provide management of day-to-day project commercial issues, finances and/or contracts. Provide support to Project Leader through understanding of contracts, drafting key project correspondence and focusing on how to protect company/project long term interests.

Provide feedback to ownership and management regarding the avoidance of pitfalls and lessons learned. Develop strategies to reduce risk in procurement and in performing projects.

** Responsibilities*
* + Provide strategic consultation to avoid claims, company exposure, and develop positions to maximize recovery.

+ Understanding and underwriting risk during project execution.

+ Gain knowledge and understanding of project finances and accounting and provide strategic guidance reducing risks and maximizing opportunities.

+ Master understanding of Owner contract and sub/vendor agreements to keep Project in compliance with contractual provisions and industry standards.

+ Gain knowledge and understanding of commercial and operation procedures and suggest improvements as needed.

+ Provide management of project controls to ensure all corporate / project processes and procedures are implemented.

+ Gain knowledge and understanding of field operations to support the project team as needed and to support the contractual position of the company.

+ Expectation and courage to challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor or Juris Doctorate degree

+ Minimum 6 years' industry experience for Bachelor's degree

+ Minimum 4 years' industry experience for Juris Doctorate degree

+ Leadership skills and ability to be creative in finding solutions

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong organization skills with attention to detail

+ Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet all project deadlines

+ Must be a team player and have flexibility/desire to take on numerous tasks

+ Assignment may require employees to be located at project site office full time so out of town travel is possible

** Division:
** Service Group

** Job Category:
** Project Management

** Job Type:*
* The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at  or

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