Project Workers Compensation Administrator!

Aon Corporation • Virtual, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to help manage complex workers' compensation programs supporting large-scale projects while partnering with project leadership, insurers, medical professionals, and legal teams to deliver positive claim outcomes and reduce organizational risk. This is a fully onsite role, working directly with the client at their Port Arthur, TX location. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area or in a related area.
• Extensive knowledge of / experience with workers’ compensation and occupational rehabilitation procedures, practices and processes.
• Extensive knowledge of claim’s resolution techniques and strategies, legal principles related to claim resolution and familiarity with all phases of the litigation process.
• Working knowledge of / experience with bodily injury and 1st and 3rd party property damage claims practices and processes.
• Working knowledge of / experience with auto and other insured claims practices and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Highly skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry Workers’ Compensation experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language proficiency (i.e., English and Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with injured workers, medical professionals, insurers, brokers, internal/external counsel, corporate management, and various related regulatory agencies.
• Develops and maintains project-specific workers’ compensation claims manual, medical panel, related processes and procedures for statutory and USL&H claims. Implements improvements based on lessons learned, legislative changes or Court decisions, and Bechtel operating imperatives.
• Assists with subcontractor CCIP enrollment and provides workers’ compensation orientation to subcontractors.
• Develops and provides onsite training related to workers’ compensation.
• Under the guidance of the Workers’ Compensation Risk Manager, develops and prepares regular reports outlining project claims performance. Monitors claims activity to identify early negative claim trends or other issues that may negatively impact project performance.
• Is responsible for oversight and processing of workers’ compensation claims:
• Responsible for initiating, preparing, and maintaining all documentation associated with claims.
• Investigates and documents eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits and communicates same to insurer and related interested parties.
• Assists with investigation and coordination of issues surrounding subrogation.
• Interprets laws and regulations, determines appropriate courses of action, and presents solutions to resolve the claims.
• Identifies potential subrogation issues.
• Monitors claim resolution activities implemented by insurer(s) and employers.
• Maintains Project Risk Management Information System (RMIS).
• Directs and monitors the activities and performance of Bechtel’s insurance provider to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Implements, monitors, and ensures compliance of “Special Account” requirements.
• Conducts regular claim reviews, claim audits and prepares related reports.
• Interfaces with insurer to effectively manage claims, including but not limited to authorizing claim reserve changes, authorizing insurer referral to outside counsel, and assessing and approving settlement strategies.
• Coordinates and supports early return to work.
• Manages relationships with onsite clinic, panel/network physicians and other medical providers, to ensure effective claims management and return to work.
• Works with injured worker and supervision on developing and implementing return to work plan.
• Assists in management fitness for duty and ADA accommodation issues as needed.
• Assists Bechtel Risk Management in the defense of litigation or other complex case support. (i.e., responding to interrogatories and other discovery requests).
• Assists with gathering information and filing auto and other insured claims. Assists with administration of auto and other insured claims as needed.
• Performs other tasks as required by Bechtel Risk Management.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• an employee stock purchase plan
• consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• various types of leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 15 days of paid vacation per year
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• optional personal insurance policies
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

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