Credit & Risk Manager; Construction & Federal Contracting

Position: Credit & Risk Manager (Construction & Federal Contracting)
Credit & Risk Manager | Construction & Federal Contracting | Tysons Corner Are you a proactive risk leader with strong construction credit expertise? We’re looking for a Credit & Risk Manager to lead enterprise-wide credit, payment protection, and risk management programs across commercial, federal, and construction projects.

This is a high-impact role focused on protecting assets, reducing bad debt exposure, preserving lien and bond rights, and strengthening financial safeguards throughout the project lifecycle. Rather than traditional collections, this position centers on early risk identification, sound credit decisions, and proactive issue prevention.

What You’ll DoCredit Analysis & Customer Qualification Perform in-depth credit evaluations for customers and project opportunities

Analyze financial statements, trade references, bank references, and credit reports

Set credit limits, payment terms, and internal risk ratings

Maintain customer risk classifications and ongoing monitoring processes

Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Construction & Project Risk Management Assess owner solvency, project funding sources, and payment security

Evaluate bonds, financing arrangements, and contractual protections

Review subcontractor risk and payment security, including surety bonding and Subcontract Default Insurance (SDI)
Partner with Legal, Contracts, Operations, Finance, and Risk teams to reduce exposure

Support vendor and subcontractor risk tracking through risk management systems

Lien Rights & Payment Protection Administer processes that preserve lien rights, bond claim rights, and statutory payment protections

Ensure timely notices, filings, and supporting documentation are completed accurately

Coordinate with legal counsel on enforcement actions when needed

Track notice deadlines, filing requirements, and claim status across active projects

Lien Waiver & Release Management Oversee issuance, review, and tracking of lien waivers and releases

Maintain controls around conditional and unconditional releases

Ensure documentation is complete and compliant

Project Lifecycle Oversight Make sure payment protections are established from project award through closeout

Monitor billing activity, payment trends, contract changes, and other risk indicators

Escalate concerns quickly and recommend corrective action

Accounts Receivable Risk Support Help resolve disputes and payment issues before they impact collections

Review delinquent accounts and recommend risk mitigation steps

Focus on preventing receivable problems rather than routine collections activity

If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical function that helps safeguard project profitability and supports smart growth, this could be an excellent next step in your career.