Risk Management Director - Corporate Services

Job summary

The Director is responsible for the governance and evolution of the Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program and subcontractor financial prequalification framework across North America. This role involves leading a team of experts and partnering with senior leadership to drive enterprise risk strategies and influence critical business decisions.

Job details

Build What Matters At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we enable the systems and services that make construction possible. As part of our Corporate Services team, you’ll support impactful work across the region through expertise in HR Advisory, Communications, Supply Chain, Finance, and more. Here, your work has purpose. Your growth is supported. And your impact is lasting. Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters. Your Impact Starts Here Graham is actively recruiting for a Director, Risk Management, supporting the Corporate services division. Reporting to the VP, Risk Management, the Director, Risk Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for the governance, oversight, and continued evolution of Graham’s Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program and subcontractor financial prequalification framework across Canada and the United States. Leading a team of subject matter experts and partnering with senior leaders across the organization, this highly visible position drives enterprise risk management strategies, influences critical business decisions, and delivers measurable impact on operational performance, financial outcomes, and long-term growth. Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site Shape enterprise risk strategy and influence key business decisions by providing leadership and governance for the company’s Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program, subcontractor financial prequalification framework, and alternative risk financing initiatives across Canada and the United States Lead and develop a team of subject matter experts responsible for subcontractor risk assessment, financial prequalification, claims oversight, program governance, and risk financing support, creating a high-performing and collaborative environmenT Drive the success and continuous improvement of the SDI program by overseeing program strategy, governance, renewals, performance, and claims management, ensuring decisions align with business priorities, financial objectives, and the organization’s risk appetite Partner with senior leaders across operations, finance, legal, and corporate services to evaluate complex subcontractor risks, support critical project decisions, and provide insights that strengthen business performance and long-term growth Build and manage strategic relationships with insurers, brokers, and external advisors while providing executive-level reporting on risk exposure, program performance, emerging trends, and opportunities to enhance risk mitigation outcomes The Right Tools for the Job Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Construction Management, or a related field. A professional insurance or risk management designation, such as CRM, is strongly preferred Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI), subcontractor prequalification, surety underwriting, or a related field, including demonstrated success leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders within complex, multi-region organizations Skills: Strong expertise in SDI governance, subcontractor risk assessment, financial analysis, and claims oversight, combined with exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and relationship building skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage highly confidential information are essential Travel within Canada and the United States is required to support business operations, stakeholder engagement, leadership meetings, and key program initiatives. #ConstructionJobs #CalgaryJobs #TeamLeadership Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today. At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact hiring@jardeg.com for accommodation requests. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham. As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

What you’ll do

The Director is responsible for the governance and evolution of the Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program and subcontractor financial prequalification framework across North America. This role involves leading a team of experts and partnering with senior leadership to drive enterprise risk strategies and influence critical business decisions.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with a professional risk management designation (CRM) strongly preferred. Candidates must have 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, SDI, or surety underwriting, including leadership experience in complex organizations.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• SDI Governance
• Subcontractor Risk Assessment
• Financial Analysis
• Claims Oversight
• Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Risk Financing
• Strategic Planning
• Surety Underwriting
• Enterprise Risk Management

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Legal
• Consulting