DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL

Core Responsibilities: Insurance & Bonding — Lead commercial insurance and surety programs, including renewals, coverage strategy, project-specific insurance, Builders Risk, OCIP/CCIP requirements, bonding capacity, and broker/carrier relationships. SDI & Subcontractor Risk — Own the Subcontractor Default Insurance program, deductible/captive insurance, subcontractor prequalification and subcontractor performance evaluation. Ensure subcontractor risk is identified before commitments are made and projects are properly enrolled and administered. Claims & Warranty — Lead insurance, legal, SDI and warranty claims from initial notification through resolution. Coordinate with insurers, counsel, subcontractors and Operations to protect Snyder Langston's interests, appropriately transfer responsibility and minimize financial exposure. Provide regular reporting to Executive Leadership. Contractual Risk — Review prime construction contracts for insurance, indemnity, warranty and related risk provisions. Work collaboratively with Operations during negotiations, identify and quantify unusual exposures, recommend appropriate responses, and ensure subcontract agreements appropriately flow down contractual obligations. FIRST YEAR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS Established themselves as a trusted executive-level leader of Snyder Langston's risk management and safety functions. Effectively managed claims through resolution while minimizing Snyder Langston's financial, legal and contractual exposure. Built strong, collaborative relationships with Operations and Executive Leadership. Improved the consistency, effectiveness & efficiency of contractual risk review and negotiation. Maintained Snyder Langston's successful existing risk-management programs while identifying practical opportunities for improvement. Created or refined efficient, repeatable systems that allow risk to be identified, communicated, tracked and managed consistently. Lead, mentor, and develop the Insurance Coordinator, providing clear direction, ongoing coaching, and support to ensure accurate, timely, and effective execution of insurance and risk management responsibilities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: The ideal candidate is an experienced construction-risk professional with significant knowledge of commercial insurance, claims, contractual risk transfer, subcontractor risk, surety and SDI. Relevant experience may come from a sophisticated general contractor, insurance/brokerage organization, surety, claims or another construction-risk environment. More important than a particular career path is the candidate's demonstrated ability to lead to resolution, collaborate, exercise good judgment, take accountability and communicate effectively with Executive Leadership and Operations leaders. This position is based full-time in the Irvine office.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with ten (10) plus years of position-related experience or fifteen years of position-related experience (construction and insurance). Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school preferred, but not required. Technical And Managerial Requirements Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required. Managerial Skills Are Required. Snyder Langston’s Policy Manuals. Adhere to applicable safety requirements. State of California Title 8 Construction Safety Orders. Leadership abilities. Verbal and written communication skills. Consensus builder, mediator. Personal Competencies Requirements Maintain focus on stated goals. Take responsibility as appropriate for the situation. Inspire, nurture, and motivate others to perform beyond their expectations. Continuously learn and teach new skills. Establish and maintain high standards. Demonstrate an understanding of others and the situation. Committed to job and co-workers. Positively reinforce and train subordinates. Training Requirements SLU courses pertaining to the job role. Continuing education requirements will be at the immediate supervisor’s discretion.

Physical Requirements: Standing and Walking: Various interior surfaces. Sitting: Various office equipment, e.g., chairs and stools. Climbing Stairs: Steps up and down on various surfaces. Lifting and Carrying: Light amounts up to 20 lbs. Pushing: Push with initial forceful movement. Pulling: Pull with initial forceful movement. Reaching: Extend reach. Bending body and Dexterity of fingers and hands: Various movement. Kneeling: Soft and hard surfaces. Talking: Coherent speech. Hearing: Capacity to hear various levels of noises. Conversational speech in person or on the telephone. Vision: Read and observe operations with or without glasses. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that would allow the Director, Risk Management and Legal to perform the essential functions of this job.