Prequalification Risk Manager

The Prequalification Risk Manager will be responsible for working with our Preconstruction and Operations teams in evaluating bid packages and potential subcontractors on a project‑by‑project basis, including providing risk mitigation recommendations based on the annual prequalification submissions.

Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are required for this position. The successful candidate should be hands‑on, with a strong work ethic. He/she must be a detail‑oriented, self‑starter with the ability to find enjoyment in a fast‑paced environment. This position involves communication and corroboration with business unit leaders, project teams and business partners across the country.

• Build strong connections with the Subcontractor Community by developing relationships with key players, awareness of past and current performance history, awareness of current work in progress, changes in prequalification statuses, and entity structure; participate in Subcontractor outreach programs and coordinate with the local Prequalification Liaisons in building subcontractor relationships and gathering and analyzing necessary information.
• Guide and assist the project teams around subcontractor prequalification and potential risk mitigation efforts during buyout and development, and implementation of risk mitigation plans.
• On large projects where subcontracts for certain trade packages require SDI carrier approval, support project teams (Operations and Preconstruction) in preparing procurement strategies and subcontractor bidder lists, providing insights into subcontractors’ experience, performance history, and capabilities.
• Assist project teams (Operations and Preconstruction) through the Prequalification exception and SDI carrier referral processes from initiation through approval and provide guidance to subcontractors as necessary; help with the creation of risk mitigation plans; work with project teams to complete the required forms necessary to obtain SDI carrier approval for certain subcontracts on a particular project or maintain carrier approval if the contract exceeds a prior approval threshold.
• Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans on projects; promote accountability for implementing risk mitigation plan solutions and highlighting the risk of non‑compliance.
• Review annual prequalification compliance for subcontractors working on active jobs and assist the National Prequalification Team in initiating renewals when needed.
• Participate in project risk assessments and review monthly status reports for visibility to subcontractor‑related performance concerns, reserves and fee erosion; assist project teams in monitoring and managing subcontractor default risks (systems, processes and tools).
• Serve as the point of contact for subcontractor risk transfer tools, such as payment and performance bonds, contractual language, letters of credit, etc.; guide and assist the project team around subcontractor default coverage and acceptable language to transfer coverage.
• Build strong connections within DPR’s Risk Management groups, Preconstruction, Core Construction and Enterprise Corporate Services for assistance, access to resources, and sharing what you’ve learned.
• Develop training material and deliver it via in‑person, virtual and on‑demand training platforms.

• Evaluation and mitigation of subcontractor default risks.
• Excellent teamwork skills: able to excel in a team environment, be a strong team player, and successfully communicate with and seek input from others.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and other related agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5‑7 years of construction industry experience.
• Operations and/or prequalification experience is a plus.
• Strong financial acumen in evaluating subcontractor risk is preferred.
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• Experience managing internal and external customer relationships.
• Strong work ethic and “can‑do” attitude.
• Ability to anticipate what might occur and help shape a great outcome; sense what’s happening and respond with consistency and urgency.
• Excellent written, verbal and…