Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction science, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline., Minimum of 10 years of technical risk management experience, preferably in environmental consulting., Strong knowledge of contract law within the AEC industry and experience in contract and agreement risk review., Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities..

Key responsibilities:

Oversee and coordinate all risk management functions for the organization.

Partner with operations, business leaders, and C-suite to address contractual, legal, and insurance risks.

Develop and implement training programs on risk management topics for employees.

Review and provide guidance on risks in contracts and proposals, and oversee contract updates and legal reviews.

Job description

Brief Description

Director of Risk Management

Location: Flexible (Hybrid or 100% Remote, Approved States)

Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000

Spheros is looking for a Director of Risk Management responsible for strategic oversight, support, and coordination of all risk management functions for the organization. The core functions of this position are to mitigate and resolve business and project risks and the ability to partner with operations, business leaders and C-suite leadership to effectively respond with contractual, legal, and insurance related risk solutions. The Director of Risk Management will support project teams and operational leadership with issue resolution, including claims, contract review and negotiation, liens, and legal issues.

Key Responsibilities

This position will stay current with evolving environmental consulting industry risks, including insurance coverages, and will update contractual requirements, upstream and downstream, and review processes required by operations and executive leadership personnel
The Director of Risk Management will develop knowledge sharing and training programs for applicable employees
This role will partner with the CFO and external brokers and carriers in placing corporate insurance programs
Review and provide direction related to risks in all types of contracts (prime and sub agreements) and proposals
Serve as “help desk” resource to project teams assuring consistency to risk management programs and policies and necessary use of outside legal counsel
Update contract templates and oversee updates to prime and subcontractor agreements in partnership with outside legal counsel
Oversee Contracts Manager, Contracts Administrator, and contract depository
Include preferred terms for cost, labor, time, notices, force majeure, completion terms, disputes
Partner with learning and development on training for project teams on insurance, contracts, claim avoidance, etc.
Parter with IT leaders on Cybersecurity plans and requirements
Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental or company objectives

Key Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction science, engineering, environmental science, or a JD or a related discipline is required
Experience: 10+ years of technical experience in risk management in a consulting field required
Environmental consulting experience preferred
Significant experience with contract/agreement risk review
Strong knowledge of contract law in the AEC industry
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Spheros Environmental?

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Salary range of $150,000 - $225,000, with opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
Professional Growth: Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
Global Impact: Potential for national and international travel for project oversight and client engagement.
Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and supportive work environment.
Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.

Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.

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