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GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Practice Risk Manager who will oversee the organization's professional liability insurance and project risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization. Our practice is in engineering, planning, and environmental consulting. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, and reports.
• Establishes policies and procedures to identify and address project risks.
• Reviews and assesses practice risk management policies and protocols; makes recommendations and implements modifications and improvements.
• Serves as a member of the GAI Risk Management Committee.
• Drafts and presents project risk reports and proposals to GAI’s Risk Management Committee.
• Assists GAI project managers in preparation of Risk Mitigation Plans.
• Assists GAI project managers in crafting language to reduce risk in project reports, project plans, and project specifications.
• Review, consultation, and finalization of client engagement contracts, subconsultant and subcontractor agreements.
• Participates in negotiating with external clients regarding contractual issues.
• Coordinates with GAI Technical Operations to ensure proper legal documents are used; review edits proposed by other contracting parties.
• Conducts presentations or training and participates in training activities to enhance project manager’s understanding of project risk management.
• Determines the need for, coordinates and oversees the engagement of external counsel for project related activities.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of policies and best practices of risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and policies.

Education, Traits and/or Experience:          

• BA degree in Risk Management, or Civil Engineering. Either degree coupled with a law degree would be favorable.
• At least six years of related experience is required. Experience within the practice of engineering, planning and environmental consulting is highly preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment:          

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Travel Requirements:

Must pass MVR Check to be confirmed as insurable to drive on company time/company vehicles; must be willing to travel as required by job. Travel requirement is estimated at up to 25%.

Why GAI: 

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.  

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -?GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program  
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays? 
• 401k company match 
• Tuition Reimbursement 

Experience within the practice of engineering, planning and environmental consulting is highly preferred.

6+ years experience related to professional liability insurance and project risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization.