Risk Director

• Safety Oversight: Collaborate with project and safety teams to drive a strong safety culture. Ensure adherence to OSHA and other relevant safety standards.
• Risk Identification & Assessment: Proactively identify operational, financial, legal, and safety risks across the company.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and protocols tailored to the construction and mechanical services industries.
• Training & Public Speaking: Lead risk management and safety training sessions. Deliver engaging and informative presentations to staff, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare risk-related reports, metrics, and recommendations for senior leadership. Utilize data to guide strategic decisions.
• Insurance & Captive Management: Manage and optimize the company’s insurance portfolio, with a particular focus on captive insurance programs. Liaise with brokers, insurers, and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal coverage and cost control.
• Compliance & Claims: Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and safety requirements. Manage and coordinate insurance claims, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Provide guidance and mentorship to teams, acting as a trusted advisor for risk-related issues. Foster cross-functional collaboration to strengthen enterprise risk posture.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for positions that require participation in the company’s fleet program. This is a requirement for roles involving the operation of company vehicles.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Risk Director to oversee and enhance the organization’s risk management framework. This role will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact our employees, projects, and business operation. The ideal candidate brings leadership capabilities, safety expertise, insurance knowledge (particularly in captives), and the confidence to present risk strategies across all levels of the organization.

• Confident communicator and public speaker.
• Deep understanding of insurance coverages, large-deductibles and captive structures, and how policy terms affect claims and liability
• Recognized safety certifications Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar safety-related certification preferred; OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 500/510 instructor certification preferred
• Familiarity with design-build project delivery and associated professional liability exposures
• Demonstrated public speaking and training facilitation skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and preventative mindset.
• Proven managerial experience, with the ability to lead and influence teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Construction Management, Safety, Business Administration, or related field. Is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of captive insurance structures and risk financing strategies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Calm under pressure and decisive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, ideally within construction or mechanical contracting (HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.