Risk Manager

Position Overview

The Senior Risk Manager, Claims and Insurance provides insurance, claims, contract, and risk management support for complex construction projects and corporate operations. This position partners with project teams, company leadership, insurance brokers, carriers, outside counsel, and other stakeholders to assess risk, interpret coverage, manage claims, and protect company assets.

The role requires a strong background in multi-line property and casualty insurance, construction risk, complex claims, and contractual analysis. The ideal candidate combines sound legal and insurance judgment with the ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and resolve complex or distressed matters.

District Overview

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.  We depend on our high-performing Corporate Risk Team and operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people, and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership, and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

Location

This is a full time in office role located in Omaha, NE

Responsibilities

• Review project insurance requirements, bonds, and bid documents.
• Support contract review and risk assessments.
• Negotiate with brokers, carriers, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project-related property and liability claims.
• Support insurance renewals and project-specific insurance placement.
• Track insurance program data and policy changes.
• Provide risk management guidance to project teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPCU, AIC, JD, or related credentials preferred.
• 10+ years of insurance, claims, underwriting, brokerage, or risk management experience.
• Experience with contract review, insurance programs, and claims management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.