Construction Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in construction insurance, claims management, or related work.
• Demonstrated experience handling general liability, builder’s risk, and other construction-related insurance claims.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and claims administration.
• Clear verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and comfort with conflict; ability to mediate discussions between business field staff and claim stakeholders.
• Takes personal ownership of tasks within authority outlined by the manager.
• Developed knowledge of corporate insurance coverage options and contract policy language.
• Strong analytical skills to identify data trends and recommend mitigation solutions aligned with company and program objectives.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational and process-oriented skills.
• Delegation skills, including identifying direct reports’ strengths and development opportunities to encourage their growth.

Nice To Haves

• Construction project experience, or claims experience specific to heavy civil or construction projects, is strongly preferred.
• Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS) credential is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims procedures in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including insurance carriers, brokers, attorneys, Corporate Safety, and business operations, to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Select and work with external legal counsel on litigated insured claims, ensuring accurate and timely responses to requests.
• Review company data and documents for compliance with agency requests.
• Review insurance billing and invoices to ensure correct company coding and timely payment.
• Track billing and payable accounts to identify and report erosion of insurance deductibles.
• Support the project bid review team by advising on insurance coverage needs and potential risk factors.
• Work with insurance brokers and the project bid review committee to understand construction project scope and identify potential risks for review.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute reports on loss runs, loss rates, litigation status, and resolutions to Safety and Operations leadership as needed.
• Report all insurance claims to carriers daily.
• Identify cost-control measures and savings opportunities, and track trend analysis to support companywide insurance claims.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program