Construction Risk Manager

Swinerton•Concord, CA

6d•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Construction Risk Manager will support operations and preconstruction teams in one or more regions. This role involves leading and managing certain team members in the Swinerton Incorporated Risk Management department to support the core values and goals of the corporation. The Construction Risk Manager will also oversee the coordination and management of insurance policies and programs for the corporation.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. Degree and minimum 10 years business experience with minimum 5 years experience construction or insurance industry
Ability to read contracts, and to provide analysis, comments and potential changed language for contract terms and conditions specific to insurance, bonding, indemnity and related subject matter areas.
Strong understanding of how property, casualty and indemnity insurance policies work. Ability to read, analyze and act on or comment and communicate in writing and verbally issues with insurance policies
Ability to assist estimating, preconstruction and operations teams with questions about how insurance requirements in requests for proposals/qualifications, bids, and contracts may impact pricing, coverage options and application of coverage in the event of a loss. To the extent that project-specific coverage options make more sense from a risk analysis, assist with collection of, analysis, and submission of underwriting information to broker and presentation of the coverage options, pricing and terms to the respective parties within Swinerton.
Strong understanding of how bonds work, and 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; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Takes initiative and finds solutions to potential problems
Research and analytical skills
Ability to travel

Responsibilities

Support the division teams with Owner contract and Master Subcontract review and analysis/guidance, and pricing of project-specific policies as needed
Support the division teams as needed for project participation in corporate insurance programs
Assist the Director with management corporate bonding and insurance programs, including evaluation and selection of brokers and carriers and negotiation of insurance policies
Assist the Director with review of OCIP program information, and assist division teams with pricing and participation
Assist the Director in developing and leading trainings for operations and estimating teams as regards risk, insurance, bonds and claim
Analyze and classify risks according to frequency and potential severity; measure financial impact of risk to company
Evaluate and select techniques to minimize losses such as risk retention, risk transfer, etc.
Oversee insurance-related claims management and litigation management issues
Complete other responsibilities as assigned