Risk Manager
David Weekley Homes
Houston, TX
Finance / Banking / Insurance, Sales / Marketing
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.
- 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.
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!
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.
About the company
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Be Part of an Award-Winning Team
As one of the nation's largest privately held home builders, David Weekley Homes has been dedicated to living out Our Purpose of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives for our Customers, our Team and our Community for more than 45 years. Since 1976, we've earned hundreds of awards for design, quality and Customer Satisfaction. In addition, we've established a solid reputation for delivering on Our Brand Promise to provide the best in Design, Choice and Service for our more than 125,000 Homebuyers.
Beyond creating exceptional homes, we've also built a culture where Team Members can thrive by providing opportunities to grow their careers, celebrating accomplishments and allowing them to donate their time and talents to give back to the community through our CARE program. We've also been named to Fortune magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For an incredible 19 times and have made their lists of Best Workplaces for Millennials, Women and in Construction, as well as the PEOPLE Companies that Care list.
Learn more and apply to join our award-winning Team by visiting www.WorkforWeekley.com