Engineering Consultant - Claims Surety (Hybrid or Remote)

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions • Southfield, MI

1d • $120,000 - $163,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is seeking an Engineering Consultant to join their Surety Claims team. This role will focus on guiding and advising on US Surety Bond Claims, providing expert opinions to support the US Surety Underwriting Team, and overseeing complex construction projects. The candidate will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Licensed Engineer.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an engineering consulting firm or relevant experience in construction.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Desire and ability to work in a team and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage priorities, autonomous, and ease of adaptation in changing context.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively using oral and written communication in various forms including video.
• Must be able to work both independently, as a member of a team, and can interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office suite and other systems utilized by the department.
• Must maintain a high level of accuracy and follow-through on commitments.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to follow work instructions as directed.
• Ability to stay focused and productive during required working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public construction contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the claims handler on surety claim files.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Monitor project progress, invoicing, and close-out activities, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support claim handlers in overseeing contractors or subcontractors on construction projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Conduct site visits and standard audits with claim handlers.
• Identify issues on jobsites and contribute to practical solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Review and interpret project requirements (technical, contractual, schedule, and budget).
• Support the surety team in assisting contractors to integrate and coordinate their activities on projects under the responsibility of the surety.
• Participate or lead site/project meetings and oversee or prepare regular status reports to communicate project progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interact with the claims team, including outside counsel and consultants.
• Develop relationships with outside consultants throughout the US.
• Prepare reports of findings in clear, concise, and easy-to-understand terms.
• Work with other operational sectors of the organization including the Underwriting team.
• Travel will be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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