Claims Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Clark Construction Group is a leader in the construction industry, shaping America's skyline for over a century. The Risk Management Team is a critical, strategic function tasked with protecting the enterprise from catastrophic financial loss while providing cost-effective risk management and insurance solutions that mitigate operational risk, contribute to competitive advantage, and enhance profitability. This team is comprised of finance, operations, contract, and risk professionals. The Claims Manager will establish, manage, and execute the financial strategy and core risk management program elements for the department.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional claims management in the P&C industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Risk Management, Finance, or related field preferred).
• Foundational knowledge of P&C insurance and risk financing.
• Experience managing others is highly valued.
• Superior interpersonal skills: Ease in working with people up and down the organization hierarchy, demonstrated ability to interact with senior executives, and naturally adaptive to different audiences.
• Strong project management skills, results-driven, adaptable with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex problems involving varying viewpoints and to develop viable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, be proactive and work efficiently without supervision.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Background in risk management, insurance, real estate or construction is preferred but not required.
• professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or CRIS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial administration of the company’s captive insurance programs, including financial administration and regulatory compliance.
• Apply broad knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance to evaluate coverage specifications and assist in negotiations with insurers.
• Manage the financial lifecycle of Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP), including enrollment tracking, payroll reporting, and premium allocations.
• Oversee the Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program, focusing on financial risk assessment of subcontractors and program administration.
• Provide recommendations for alternative risk financing and risk management solutions to enhance profitability.
• Maintain the Risk Management Information System (RMIS) to track insurance schedules and claim activity costs.
• Interact with Legal counsel to identify risks within proposed construction agreements.
• Interface with lenders, joint venture partners, and project owners to ensure insurance and financial requirements are met.
• Assist Project Teams in implementing insurance budgets and accounting procedures for all newly acquired projects.
• Manage direct reports within the Risk Management team.
• Work collaboratively with the various business groups throughout the organization.
• Drive the development of innovative risk solutions that improve the firm’s financial resilience and operational efficiency.
• Interface effectively with project teams, business partners (Insurers, Brokers, TPAs, Actuaries, Captive Managers, etc.), and others to develop and implement risk management processes and solutions.

Benefits

• A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.
• Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
• Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager