Construction Risk Manager

Swinerton•Concord, CA

19h•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Construction Risk Manager supports operations and preconstruction teams in one or more regions and leads and manages certain members of Swinerton Incorporated’s Risk Management department. The role oversees coordination and management of corporate insurance policies and programs in support of the corporation’s goals. The position supports division teams with contract review, insurance-program participation, and project-specific coverage and pricing. Working with the Director, the Construction Risk Manager helps manage corporate bonding and insurance programs, evaluate and select brokers and carriers, negotiate policies, review OCIP program information, and develop and lead training on risk, insurance, bonds, and claims. The role also analyzes and classifies risks, evaluates loss-minimization techniques, and oversees insurance-related claims and litigation management issues.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree.
At least 10 years of business experience, including at least 5 years in the construction or insurance industry.
Ability to read contracts and provide analysis, comments, and potential revised language on insurance, bonding, indemnity, and related terms and conditions.
Strong understanding of property, casualty, and indemnity insurance policies, including the ability to analyze policies and communicate issues in writing and verbally.
Ability to advise estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams on how insurance requirements in requests for proposals or qualifications, bids, and contracts may affect pricing, coverage options, and application of coverage after a loss.
Ability to assist with gathering, analyzing, and submitting underwriting information to brokers and presenting project-specific coverage options, pricing, and terms when appropriate based on risk analysis.
Strong understanding of bonds and the ability to explain and discuss guarantees and trigger issues.
Strong insurance claims management experience.
Effective team and coaching leadership skills, and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.
Excellent written and verbal English communication and presentation skills.
Effective organizational skills.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Initiative and ability to find solutions to potential problems.
Research and analytical skills.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Support division teams with Owner contract and Master Subcontract review, analysis, guidance, and pricing of project-specific policies as needed.
Support division teams as needed with project participation in corporate insurance programs.
Assist the Director in managing corporate bonding and insurance programs, including evaluating and selecting brokers and carriers and negotiating insurance policies.
Assist the Director with reviewing OCIP program information and support division teams with pricing and participation.
Assist the Director in developing and leading training for operations and estimating teams on risk, insurance, bonds, and claims.
Analyze and classify risks according to frequency and potential severity, and measure their financial impact on the company.
Evaluate and select loss-minimization techniques, such as risk retention and risk transfer.
Oversee insurance-related claims management and litigation management issues.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.