Position: Risk Management Specialist

Purpose: We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Risk Management Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. The Risk Management Specialist will handle legal contracts and compliance, serving as a legal research analyst to interpret and analyze regulations nationwide in the states in which Knobelsdorff operates.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and interpret federal and state regulations and ensure compliance with such regulations.
• Ensure compliance with employment and payroll matters related to the Inflation Reduction Act, Illinois Shines Program, and apprenticeship requirements.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations across all states where we operate.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and prepare reports on compliance status and areas for improvement.
• Oversee state licensing requirements and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for all states we operate in.

Legal Research and Analysis:

• Conduct thorough legal research on regulations and policies affecting our operations nationwide.
• Analyze and interpret legal documents, contracts, and regulatory requirements to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated on legal trends and changes in legislation that may impact the company.
• Partner with outside attorneys to manage legal exposure on all contractual matters.

Contract Management:

• Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents related to projects, customers, subcontractors, and other business partners, ensuring they comply with federal and state laws and achieve business objectives.
• Monitor risk exposure between owner and subcontractor/supply agreements to identify and remove or mitigate exposure.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with company policies and risk management strategies.
• Oversee, track, and participate in the management/flow of contracts and contract exhibits after the project has been awarded through full contract execution.
• Building and maintaining outside legal relationships required to understand and navigate contractual risk.
• Review and analyze complex contracts, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies in line with company policies and other requirements.
• Provide ongoing contract management support and training, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements with both internal personnel and external stakeholders.
• Review Master Subcontractor Agreements, Work Order Contracts, etc. and make recommendations and or changes to protect Knobelsdorff’s legal position.

Apprenticeship Program Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with state-specific apprenticeship program requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant regulatory bodies and apprenticeship program administrators.
• Monitor and report on apprenticeship program compliance and performance.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the Chief Financial officer to minimize company risk and ensure audit readiness.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, carriers and bonding companies on items related to policies and claims.
• Manage the physical property and vehicle insurance policies, process claims and ensure coverage is monitored and kept current.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law, business law, finance, business administration, or a related field. 
• A paralegal degree, Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent legal qualification is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of theory and practice of contract management and corporate governance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal research, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years working with construction contracts is highly preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the Inflation Reduction Act, Illinois Shines Program, and Apprenticeship requirements is preferred but not required. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulatory environments.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at via email at HR@KEway.com.

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values, has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values from the start. Join us today!

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers

EEO

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
• EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish
• EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish
• Pay Transparency Policy Statement English

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