Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, risk management or a related field; JD valued 15+ years of progressive experience in construction risk management, insurance, construction law or construction operations, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role Hands-on leadership of a contractor insurance program, including renewals, broker and carrier relationships and claims; experience with a group captive is a strong plus Experience overseeing, or partnering closely with, a construction safety program, including Cal/OSHA matters Has negotiated prime agreements and subcontracts across delivery methods, including design-build, on large commercial and public projects Background with a commercial general contractor or construction manager strongly preferred, including working knowledge of California public works compliance Professional designations such as ARM, CPCU, CRIS or CSP are a plus, not required. Leads Blach's overall approach to risk as a member of the Leadership Team, advising the President on growth strategy, major legal issues, and contract and insurance strategy for our projects Keeps the President and Leadership Team informed on Blach's most significant risks, how they are changing and what we are doing about them Brings risk judgment to go/no-go decisions, contract strategy and delivery models, including design-build and prefabrication, from pursuit through closeout Leads Blach's response to major incidents, claims and crises, and sets escalation protocols and authority levels for claim reserves and settlements Builds, develops and coaches the risk team, including the Senior Safety Manager and staff across insurance, contracts and compliance, and grows the function as Blach scales Trains project teams on contracts, insurance and claim avoidance, building risk awareness into how Blach plans and runs work.