Risk Associate

WHO WE ARE | WHAT WE DO

Are you looking for a company who values their employees and wants to help them grow? Are you someone who enjoys being part of a team that is proud of the work they do and whose goal is to provide our customers with outstanding construction experience? Steel Encounters is the premier specialty building envelope subcontractor and steel joist and deck supplier.

Steel Encounters is an ESOP company (employee‑owned company), employees receive company stock annually that goes directly towards retirement. Each employee‑owner takes pride in their work and is an important contributor to our overall success. We are a multi‑cultural, multi‑generational employee‑owned company, employing individuals from different areas of the U.S. and around the world. Steel Encounters benefits from the richness of our diversity and recognizes the power of our employees working together.

As a unified group, we accomplish the company’s challenges and create a stimulating work environment that makes our company welcoming, accepting, and successful. At Steel Encounters, our team is our greatest asset.

We are looking for a qualified Risk Associate that will be responsible for contract and subcontract tracking, contract negotiations, insurance administration, document control, and completing customer prequalification forms. This position is in‑person located in our Salt Lake City, Utah office.

• Competitive hourly rates, negotiable based on experience ($24.04/hour - $31.25/hour)
• Health / Dental / Vision (Company pays 75% of Health premium)
• Annual Bonus
• Cell Phone Allowance ($40 monthly)
• Paid vacation time (10 days) and Paid Holidays (8)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K

• Contracts
  : track, review, and red line contracts and purchase orders from customers. Issue, track, and negotiate subcontracts and modifications with subcontractors and professional service providers.
• Insurance
  : achieve fluency in our insurance policies. Manage claims to completion. Track certificates of insurance for customers and ensure insurance compliance of our vendors.
• Corporate Compliance
  : ensure corporate documents are organized, up‑to‑date and files appropriately. Track state business license dates.
• Prequalification
  : assist in the customer prequalification process, organize required information, and respond in a timely manner.
• Licensing
  : determine contractor license requirements, support qualified individuals in licensing process, and facilitate smooth renewals.

• Business, Social Sciences, Pre‑law, or Humanities bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of experience in legal/paralegal, compliance, or risk‑related field
• Experience reading and understanding legal documents
• Fluency in insurance requirements
• Ability to understand own limitations and proactively seek help from subject matter experts
• Highly organized and methodical

This job posting will remain open through 3/20/2026. Please submit your application by this date to be considered for the role.