Construction Risk Manager

Job Description

The Construction Risk Manager will:

• Support operations and preconstruction teams in one or more regions.
• Lead and manage certain team members in the Swinerton Incorporated Risk Management department, to support the core values and goals of the corporation.
• Oversee the coordination and management of insurance policies and programs for the corporation, in support of the goals of the corporation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• 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
• Affiliate with the Director with management corporate bonding and insurance programs, including evaluation and selection of brokers and carriers and negotiation of insurance policies
• Affiliate with the Director with review of OCIP program information, and assist division teams with pricing and participation
• Affiliate with 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

Minimum Skills Or Experience 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

Summary Of Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Individual stock ownership
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Basic term life insurance and AD&D
• Business travel accident insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Financial wellness coaching
• Educational assistance
• Care.com membership
• ClassPass fitness membership
• DashPass delivery membership

Voluntary benefits

• Additional term life insurance
• Long term care insurance
• Critical illness and accidental injury insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal plan
• Identity theft protection
• Other voluntary benefit options

Anticipated Job Application Deadline

07/27/2026