Contracts and Risk Manager (FT - Hybrid)

The Contract and Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s contract lifecycle management and enterprise risk management activities. This role ensures that contracts are structured to minimize risk, protect organizational interests, and comply with applicable laws and policies. The position also leads risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and monitoring efforts across departments. 

Contract Management

• →With the help of AI tool, review and redline professional services agreement templates, administrative oversight of master service agreements (MSAs) system, and review and redline subconsultant agreements, non-disclosure agreement (NDAs), and contract amendments.
• →Evaluate contractual risk provisions including indemnification, limitation of liability, standard of care, insurance requirements, dispute resolution, and payment terms.
• →Advise project managers and leadership on contract terms and associated risk exposure.
• →Ensure scopes of services, compensation structures, and deliverables are clearly defined and aligned with proposals.
• →Maintain contract templates and standard terms and conditions.
• →Oversee contract tracking, renewal schedules, and compliance monitoring.
• →Review and manage subconsultant agreements to ensure appropriate flow-down of contractual obligations and insurance requirements
• →Maintain and update the contract management module/system as necessary.
• →Provide guidance and training to staff on contract compliance and risk awareness.

Risk Management

• →Develop and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.
• →Collect operational data, identify potential losses, and recommend solutions and preventive measures to address problems.
• →Manage, plan and coordinate the organization’s risk and insurance programs to control risks and losses.
• →Establish risk mitigation strategies and monitor effectiveness.
• →Review project risk profiles during proposal and contract stages.
• →Maintain and update the organization’s risk register.
• →Prepare risk reports for senior leadership and executive management.
• →Manage claims reporting and documentation, and analyze claims, disputes, and professional liability trends to recommend preventive measures.
• →Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• →Support internal and external audits related to contracts and risk controls.
• →Provide training to project managers and staff on contract awareness and risk management best practices.
• →Recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, , Law, Risk Management, or related field required.
• Paralegal certification, JD, or risk management certification (ARM, RIMS-CRMP, CPCM) preferred but not required.
• 5-8+ years of experience in contract management, risk management, or project controls within an engineering, architecture, or professional services firm.
• Experience managing organizational risk programs.
• Experience working with project managers and technical teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Strong contract drafting skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• General office environment.
• Office-based or hybrid environment.
• Work productively independently or in a team environment.
• Require sitting position at workstation for extended periods
• Require walking, bending, and sitting.
• May require lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.