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Construction Risk Manager Jobs in North Carolina

Risk Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Risk Manager This is a Full time ON-SITE position in our Charlotte, NC Location ... At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a construction company - we are builders of success ...

Risk Manager This is a Full time ON-SITE position in our Charlotte, NC Location ... At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a construction company - we are builders of success ...

Metro Construction EHS Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$72K - $97K/yr

... high-risk construction activities, including electrical safety, control of hazardous energy ... management, and permit-to-work processes. • Partners with construction managers, project teams ...

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They focus on risk management, quality control, and process improvements to enhance project ... Lead construction projects ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and budget while ...

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East Coast Civil Group, an L&L Construction Group company, is a full-service civil construction ... risk management plans and serve as an advisor to the General Manager on key project risks. · ...

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$46.8K

$101.4K

$154.5K

How much do construction risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for construction risk manager in North Carolina is $101,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,800.00 and $117,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is a construction risk manager a stressful job?

A construction risk manager's job can be stressful due to the need to identify and mitigate safety, financial, and legal risks on construction projects. The role often involves tight deadlines, complex coordination, and high responsibility for project outcomes, which can contribute to work-related stress.

What does a construction risk manager do in construction?

A construction risk manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks that could impact construction projects, such as safety hazards, financial issues, or delays. They develop risk management plans, monitor compliance, and work with project teams to prevent or minimize risks throughout the construction process, often using tools like risk assessment software and requiring relevant certifications.

What is the difference between Construction Risk Manager vs Construction Project Manager?

AspectConstruction Risk ManagerConstruction Project Manager
Primary FocusIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to construction projectsPlanning, executing, and completing construction projects on time and within budget
CertificationsRisk management certifications, construction safety, and project management credentialsProject management certifications like PMP, construction management degrees
Work EnvironmentRisk assessment teams, safety departments, insurance firmsConstruction sites, project offices, client meetings
Industry UsageUsed across construction firms, insurance companies, and risk consultingUsed by construction firms, general contractors, and developers

The Construction Risk Manager primarily focuses on identifying and managing risks to prevent issues during construction, while the Construction Project Manager oversees the entire project execution, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion. Both roles require strong project management skills, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What cities in North Carolina are hiring for Construction Risk Manager jobs? Cities in North Carolina with the most Construction Risk Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Construction Risk Manager job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,382 per year, or $48.7 per hour.

Senior Risk Engineering Consultant- Construction Casualty

Zurich Insurance Group

Charlotte, NC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Zurich is currently looking for a Senior Construction Risk Engineering Consultant for the Casualty Lines of Business in our Southern region. This is a Remote work from home role. The preferred region is either middle to southern Texas , or also Eastern Tennessee, with additional consideration given to Northern Georgia and the western areas of both North and South Carolina. Travel may be required across these states within the designated territory. We would also like to see some experience with both Regulated and Non-Regulated Fleets and Data Center construction.

The position includes a company car, with expected travel of 30% to 50% of your time depending on business needs.

In this role as a Senior Construction Risk Engineering Consultant, you will be responsible for:

  • Adapting Zurich's Innovative Solutions to the Construction Industry with the objective of minimizing impacts to customer losses, and overall improvement of Sustainability & Business Resiliency at the Corporate Level.
  • Leveraging Zurich's risk engineering tools and services to improve customer risk and general account management of customers who purchase Zurich Construction Insurance products such as: Workers Compensation, General Liability and Auto Liability.
  • Delivering high quality construction consultative services for customers, including identifying exposures and program risk control gaps to form the basis of risk mitigation recommendations, investigation of cause/effect of major losses for hazard/safety management programs.
  • Developing and maintaining positive customer and business partner relationships and collaborate with both customers and business partners to develop appropriate service plans.
  • Marketing and selling a wide range of fee services to customers that support their risk mitigation efforts.
  • Producing advanced level presentations and delivering risk management training for customers and internal business partners.
  • Providing appropriate risk improvement advice, conduct loss investigations (including both trend and root cause analysis), and implement risk improvement programs.
  • Assisting customers with developing corporate and project specific QA/QC plans, safety plans, investigating construction defects when applicable, building envelope reviews and moisture mitigation identification.
  • Participate in Sales Team meetings and presentations to brokers and customers while contributing to fee income sales through opportunity spotting and cross-selling.

Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check because this position will include a company car.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Construction Risk Engineering, Safety/ Risk Management, or Construction Field Operations.
    OR
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Construction Risk Engineering, Safety/ Risk Management, or Construction Field Operations.
    AND
  • Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Construction Safety/Risk preferrable with Project Management, and/or Superintendent experience- mid to senior level position.
  • Regulated and Non-Regulated Fleet Experience
  • Data Center construction experience
  • Large commercial construction experience with industrial, medical, and educational projects.
  • Advanced level knowledge of construction safety, operations, quality management and associated construction risks and exposures.
  • Professional certifications such as: CRIS, ARM, CHST, CSP, ASP, P.E. etc.
  • Have a high level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office and IOS platforms.
  • Proficiency in technical writing to create customer and internal business partner work products.
  • Be experienced working in both independent and team environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and consulting skills with the ability to communicate and consult at both the corporate and project site levels effectively and professionally.
  • Leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, organizations and/or community, public service, or similar activities.
  • Willingness to embrace the Zurich Basics, including our values of integrity, Sustainability, Customer Centricity, Excellence and Teamwork.

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $100,200.00 - $164,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

 

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

 

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.

 

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Charlotte, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - Houston, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Raleigh, AM - San Antonio, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
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