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Risk Management Specialist

Gilbane Building
Providence, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to be the primary point of contact for all insurance related matters for one or more Business Units (BUs) with developing or recently proficient industry knowledge. This role can sit in any of Gilbane's offices or work remotely.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

  • Performs owner and subcontractor contract reviews
  • Utilizes manager support for client calls and negotiations
  • Assesses project risks including but not limited to contractual risk, insurable risk, safety, subcontractor risk, and quality
  • Supports the Prequal group’s assessment of subcontractor financial and safety risks
  • Maintains updated lists of CCIP pursuits and project data in the risk management system
  • Coordinates insurance pricing with the Insurance Specialist for CCIP, OCIP DIC, project specific SDI, project specific Pollution and Professional liability, and Builder’s Risk
  • Communicates all project billing parameters including insurance rates and rate basis to Divisions, BUs, project teams, and Corporate Accounting
  • Supports assigned BUs including, but not limited to, Project Executives, Business Development, Estimating, Purchasing, Project Management, Project Engineers, Superintendents, or Accounting in making proper risk management decisions, and provides training as needed
  • Maintains relationships with BU leadership to ensure alignment and set strategy for insurance program traction
  • Represents Gilbane Insurance Group (GIG) in Gilbane peer groups as needed
  • Tracks level 2/3 pursuits and assesses project risks and how best to protect Gilbane from risks
  • Communicates Level 3 recommendations to GIG Department Head prior to the Enterprise Risk Review
  • Provides claim support and loss history analysis as needed
  • Supports and collaborates with all GIG department members as needed
  • Supports the internal audit process of projects within the applicable BUs
  • Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
  • Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

Experience/Education

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 3-7 years of experience in the construction or risk management industries
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the insurance market including coverages, trends, and pricing
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to function as an integral part of a team while being highly collaborative
  • Ability to coordinate and manage efforts involving individuals from different geographic areas as well as external partners
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Ability to understand issues quickly and follow through with a resolution
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong problem solving, planning, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and other critical RMIS software
  • Ability to work independently and handle complex issues while under moderate supervision
  • Interacts well with and can influence senior level BU management

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $83,000-$122,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

Salary : $83,000 - $122,000

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