Risk Management Assistant Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

At Christa Construction, we build more than projects, we build relationships, strong teams, and spaces that make a lasting impact in the communities where we work.

We are searching for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who is eager to launch or grow a career in risk management within the construction industry. As a Risk Management Specialist at Christa Construction, you'll play a key role in supporting contracts, insurance, compliance, and project teams while helping safeguard the company's operations and contribute to successful project delivery. If you're looking for an opportunity to collaborate across departments, expand your expertise, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Create and review owner contracts, including any necessary markups to be reviewed by the Risk Manager.
• Coordinate contract review meetings with the preconstruction team.
• Assist Risk Manager with contract negotiation between Owners and Attorneys.
• Create, track and support project team with Owner contract exhibits.
• Conduct annual review of standard Owner contracts and master subcontracts.
• Coordinate with insurance agencies to request insurance certificates.
• Assist Risk Manager with acquiring and reviewing payment and performance bonds.
• Support Risk Manager with annual insurance renewals as needed.
• Coordinate and schedule risk transfer trainings.
• Support administrative assistants with subcontractor insurance reviews.
• Maintain and track job site and distribution lists for third-party safety inspections and ensure timely completion of follow-up action.
• Provide jobsite safety information to risk manager for safety and insurance monthly meeting.
• Update annual review of safety manual.
• Annual review of the jobsite safety orientation PowerPoint.
• Ensure job sites are compliant with correct OSHA job postings for the year.
• Support Risk Manager with legal matters as needed.
• Complete special projects and all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new processes and systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and insurance requirements.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to professional growth while exhibiting integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, stand and walk.
• General office environment requiring frequent interaction with employees in a construction environment with exposure to noisy conditions.
• Prolonged use of a PC, laptops, display screens and mobile phone.
• Ability to work irregular hours to meet the needs of the business to achieve required performance.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-6 years of experience in risk management, construction insurance or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in contract law preferred.
• Experience in construction preferred.

Salary Range:

$65,000-$75,000

Benefits

Christa offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 100% Employer-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays

Why Christa?

People join construction for the projects.

They stay because of the people.

At Christa Construction, we’re proud of the relationships we’ve built, with our clients, our partners, and within our own teams.

If you’re looking for more than just your next project, and want to be part of a company where collaboration, quality, and long-term growth matter, we’d love to hear from you.