Risk Manager

  • Full-time
  • State: Texas
  • Job Category: Business Operations
  • City: Houston - Corporate

Job Description

At David Weekley Homes, our Purpose is to Enhance People’s Lives. As a Risk Manager, you will support that Purpose by helping protect our Team Members, Homeowners, and Company through thoughtful, proactive risk management.

This role reports to the General Counsel and partners closely with leaders across the organization to identify risks, develop relationships across the industry, identify and propose insurance and risk transfer programs, support sound decision-making, and promote a culture of safety, quality assurance, risk avoidance, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll serve as a trusted resource, balancing strong technical expertise with a collaborative, service-minded approach.

  • Partner with Team Leaders to identify, assess, and manage risk across land, construction, and warranty operations.
  • Work with claims, safety, design/quality assurance  and warranty teams to identify trends, gather and analyze  data, and implement risk avoidance strategies.
  • Oversee insurance placement programs, contractual insurance requirements, risk mitigation, transfer and management programs.
  • Strengthen trade partner relationships while ensuring appropriate risk transfer and contract protections.
  • Deliver meaningful insights and reporting to support informed decision-making.
  • Serve as a coach and resource to Team Members, building understanding and ownership of risk.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Construction, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in risk management, preferably in homebuilding or construction.
  • Knowledge of construction practices, contracts, and insurance programs.
  • Professional designations (e.g., CPCU, CRIS) are preferred but not required.

Additional Information

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What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k and discretionary 8% match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
  • New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
  • College Scholarship Program
  • Community Outreach
  • Sabbaticals
  • And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.

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