Vice President, Contracts / Risk Management

Job Responsibilities

• Contracts are structured, negotiated, and executed to achieve balanced outcomes that protect the organization’s financial and legal interests
• Contractual, legal, and financial risks are proactively identified, mitigated, and minimized across all projects and agreements
• Consistency and compliance are achieved through thorough review and approval of contracts, change orders, and legal documentation
• Insurance programs are optimized to ensure adequate coverage and strong protection of company assets across all operations
• Claims are effectively managed from initiation through resolution, reducing financial loss and operational disruption
• Subcontractor risk exposure is minimized through rigorous prequalification, monitoring, and enforcement of contractual and insurance requirements
• Claims, disputes, and litigation are resolved efficiently, protecting organizational interests and reducing overall exposure
• Project teams achieve stronger outcomes through proactive risk advisory support and practical, business-aligned guidance
• Financial performance is improved through effective evaluation and management of contractual risk allocation and exposure

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in contract negotiation and legal risk management
• Deep knowledge of insurance programs and claims management practices
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• High level of business acumen with ability to align risk strategy to financial performance
• Prominent leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with executive and operational stakeholders
• Proven ability to influence enterprise strategy and drive decision-making
• Strong judgment, integrity, and professionalism in complex situations
• Proactive risk identification and situational awareness capabilities