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Risk & Contract Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western
Cincinnati, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026
Overview

The Transportation Division is currently seeking a Risk and Contract Manager for a Cincinnati, OH project location.

The Commercial Manager will participate with ownership and management in strategic business development and client relationships on a large bridge and highway project in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position will provide strategic guidance on commercial / financial risks and opportunities for the project. Provide management of day-to-day project commercial issues, finances and/or contracts. Provide support to Project Leader through understanding of contracts, drafting key project correspondence and focusing on how to protect company/project long term interests. Provide feedback to ownership and management regarding the avoidance of pitfalls and lessons learned. Develop strategies to reduce risk in procurement and in performing projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic consultation to avoid claims, company exposure, and develop positions to maximize recovery.
  • Understanding and underwriting risk during project execution.
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of project finances and accounting and provide strategic guidance reducing risks and maximizing opportunities.
  • Master understanding of Owner contract and sub/vendor agreements to keep Project in compliance with contractual provisions and industry standards.
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of commercial and operation procedures and suggest improvements as needed.
  • Provide management of project controls to ensure all corporate / project processes and procedures are implemented.
  • Gain knowledge and understanding of field operations to support the project team as needed and to support the contractual position of the company.
  • Expectation and courage to challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Juris Doctorate degree
  • Minimum 6 years’ industry experience for Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 4 years’ industry experience for Juris Doctorate degree
  • Leadership skills and ability to be creative in finding solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organization skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet all project deadlines
  • Must be a team player and have flexibility/desire to take on numerous tasks
  • Assignment may require employees to be located at project site office full time so out of town travel is possible

Division: Service Group

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

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