Risk Manager

McBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Risk Manager to join our team. This individual will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the company's operations, finances, and safety in homebuilding and land development projects. The Risk Manager will report directly to the President/General Counsel.

McBride is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With 920 home closings in 2023 and a milestone of 1,008 home closings in 2024, McBride ranks as the 37th largest privately owned builder and the 66th largest builder in the country. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley with occasional site visits to construction projects in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

At McBride Homes we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, paid vacation, and many company outings!

Top reasons to work with us:

• Great company culture and team-based environment
• State-of-the-art software and technology
• Onsite fitness center

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000/yr. depending on experience and an annual, discretionary bonus program.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential risks related to construction projects, land acquisition and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze data and trends to foresee potential risk scenarios in the construction and development process.

Risk Mitigation and Control:

• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Work closely with construction, legal, purchasing, land development, human resources, and accounting & finance teams to ensure that risk controls are in place during every phase of a project.
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards and regulations to minimize safety-related risks.
• Perpetually update minimum insurance requirements for all vendors of the company and ensure enforcement and compliance by all vendors.

Regulatory and Compliance Oversight:

• Manage, track, and enforce all vendor insurance compliance.
• Stay informed on relevant insurance requirements.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that could impact the homebuilding industry and advise on compliance measures.

Insurance Management:

• Oversee the company's insurance portfolio, including general liability, directors & officers, workers' compensation, and construction-related policies.
• Coordinate with insurance providers to ensure the coverage is adequate to protect the company against potential losses.

Crisis Management and Incident Response:

• Develop and maintain a crisis management plan for situations like worker safety incidents or injuries.
• Act as a point of contact during crises and ensure that an efficient response is coordinated.

Training and Awareness:

• Conduct training sessions for employees on risk management best practices, safety protocols (including best practices for construction site safety), and compliance procedures.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management throughout the organization.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Regularly report on risk assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and insurance claims to senior management.
• Document risk-related incidents and the effectiveness of mitigation efforts for future reference.
• Prepare and file all reports required by governmental agencies regarding safety- related incidents and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in risk management (e.g., Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or similar) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, ideally within the construction, real estate, land development or homebuilding industry.
• Strong knowledge of insurance practices, and construction safety standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in risk management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

McBride Homes is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000