Risk Manager - Insurance and Compliance

Risk Manager – Insurance and Contract Compliance

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Risk Manager of Insurance and Contract Compliance can change yours.

The Risk Manager of Insurance and Contract Compliance has strong experience in risk management, insurance, and contract risk transfer within the heavy civil construction industry, supporting both U.S. and international operations. They are comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and have a proven track record of overseeing contract compliance, managing surety programs, coordinating project‑specific insurance coverage, and handling insurance requirements across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

This role requires prior experience in the construction industry.

• Consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Steady, strategic growth rooted in a commitment to quality
• Family‑owned and operated
• Invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• Reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• Safety is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of job titles
• Comprehensive benefits program:
  Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

• Thrives in fast‑paced environments under tight deadlines
• Relishes new challenges and evolving technology
• Enjoys collaborating and communicating with teammates
• Values recognition and appreciation of efforts
• Strong communication skills
• Delivers exemplary customer service through interactions with others

• Directly manage the team; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, training, planning, assigning, directing work, providing feedback, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Ensure project‑specific insurance coverage and bonds are managed throughout project lifecycle and extended reporting periods.
• Review and evaluate domestic and international construction contracts, joint venture agreements, and customer terms to identify risk exposures, contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and risk transfer opportunities.
• Handle initial contract review: identify benefits and potential disadvantages, coordinating legal and insurance review of contract terms.
• Procure appropriate contract‑specific insurance coverages to comply with contract insurance requirements, joint venture bids, builders risk insurance, and accompanying certificates of insurance.
• Review insurance coverage issues related to construction contracts, lease agreements, subcontract agreements, and consultant agreements with Corporate Legal, Division Operational Management, and Construction Project Management.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience supporting international construction projects and multinational insurance programs (desired).
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, CRIS, or equivalent risk management and insurance certifications (desired).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the vehicle types that may be required and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels.

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.