Trammell Crow Residential (TCR) is a leading multifamily real estate developer with a local presence in 16 key U.S. markets. Over 45 years, TCR has built more than 292,000 premier multifamily residences, delivering amenity-rich communities in economically thriving locations nationwide. TCR is part of the development platform of Crow Holdings, a privately owned real estate investment and development firm with over 75 years of history, $34 billion of assets under management, and an established platform with a vision for continued success. For more information, please visit www.crowholdings.com.
Position Summary
The Director of Risk Management supports the execution of TCR’s risk management and insurance strategy, working closely with the Senior Director of Risk Management to ensure effective risk mitigation across development, construction, and operational activities. This role is primarily focused on insurance program strategy, procurement, carrier and broker management, loss control, insurance compliance, and surety oversight. The Director will also directly manage the Claims Manager. This role is based in our Dallas office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the execution and administration of the company’s risk management and insurance strategy across business operations, including loss prevention and safety initiatives
- Partner with development, construction, and operations teams to assess project-level risks and loss prevention measures, and ensure compliance with insurance and bonding requirements
- Lead enterprise-wide insurance procurement, market strategy, carrier selection, and renewal negotiations
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for insurance brokers and carriers alongside the Senior Director, coordinating program performance, coverage enhancements, and market initiatives
- Oversee the administration of insurance programs, including policy implementation, exposure tracking, underwriting submissions, and coordination of renewal activities
- Support the strategic oversight and administration of the company’s surety bonding program
- Oversee the maintenance of property schedules, exposure data, and COPE data to support underwriting, renewals, and risk analysis
- Manage insurance compliance processes, including contract review and ensuring third-party adherence to contractual insurance requirements
- Drive loss control initiatives and partner with the Claims Manager to analyze loss trends and reduce claim frequency and severity
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risk mitigation, loss prevention, safety best practices, and insurance requirements
- Oversee insurance-related financial processes, including premium allocations, internal billing, and cost management
- Assist in identifying emerging risks and implementing policies, procedures, and controls to strengthen the organization’s overall risk management strategy, including coordination with Legal on insurance, contractual risk transfer, and corporate legal structure matters
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, preferably within real estate development or construction
- CPCU & ARM designations
- Demonstrated experience administering complex insurance programs and working with carriers and brokers
- Strong understanding of construction, development, and property operations risk exposures
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities