Okland Construction · 15 hours ago
Risk Director
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expOkland Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with a focus on creating remarkable experiences. The Risk Director will lead the enterprise-wide risk management program, overseeing insurance strategy, claims management, and operational risk oversight to protect the company's interests and drive results.
Building MaterialReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead procurement and administration of corporate and project-specific insurance programs (GL, Builder’s Risk, Professional Liability, Umbrella/Excess, Cyber, and OCIP/CCIP)
Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure proper risk transfer, coverage adequacy, and contractual compliance
Oversee subcontractor and vendor Certificate of Insurance (COI) compliance and manage OCIP/CCIP enrollment
Serve as the company’s primary liaison with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators
Evaluate and improve risk allocation across contracts to align with business objectives
Track and manage all insurance claims (general liability, builders risk, property, auto, and workers’ compensation)
Coordinate with adjusters, brokers, and insurers to ensure efficient resolution
Partner with field teams on incident documentation and claim preparation
Escalate high-value or disputed claims in partnership with Legal
Identify, quantify, and monitor operational risks across safety, project delivery, subcontractor performance, and financial exposure
Develop a “lessons learned” program to apply insights from claims and incidents to field operations
Partner with Safety and Operations to implement data-driven risk reduction initiatives
Lead enterprise-level emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis response efforts
Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor risk trends and communicate insights to leadership
Promote a proactive, risk-aware culture through education, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
Partner with leaders to integrate risk strategy into business planning and decision-making
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive risk management experience within the construction or real estate development industry
Deep knowledge of insurance programs relevant to large-scale commercial construction
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
Familiarity with safety regulations, claims management, and risk control practices
Professional designations such as ARM, CPCU, or CRIS
Experience implementing or managing OCIP/CCIP programs
Knowledge of construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs)
Experience with risk analytics or insurance management systems
Benefits
Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match.
Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance; paid parental leave, financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistance Program with legal and mental health support.
Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
Company
Okland Construction
Okland Construction Company operates as a regional general contracting and construction management company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Okland
CEO
DeAnna Bierd
Senior HR Operations Partner
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