Benefits Specialist

Bridgeman Civil; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bridgeman Civil in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer employee benefits programs and support enrollment, questions, and compliance. The role is on-site and requires 2–5 years of hands-on benefits administration experience.

The Benefits Specialist will coordinate with insurers, handle leaves including FMLA, and maintain accurate benefit records. A strong attention to detail and confidential data handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of hands-on benefits administration.
• Experience with ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA compliance.
• Strong data confidentiality and financial reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration and Insurance skills to manage enrollment, changes, claims escalation, and vendor coordination.
• Pre-employment steps: DMV/MVR, E-Verify, safety training setup, review new hire paperwork, enter/update new hire information in Spectrum and insurance platforms.
• Plan Administration: manage daily enrollment, life events, terminations for health, dental, vision, life & disability, HSA/FSA, and retirement plans; update platforms.
• Open Enrollment: coordinate annual enrollment periods; update platforms and Spectrum.
• Billing & Reconciliation: audit and reconcile carrier invoices against payroll data.
• Compliance: ensure plans adhere to ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA.
• Employee Support: primary contact for staff questions regarding eligibility, claims, and leave options.
• DMV and EZ Pass updates and processing monthly registrations, plates, violations, tickets, decals.
• Company cellphone issuance, filing claims, and verifying invoices monthly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits administration

Insurance management

Vendor coordination

Spectrum

Tools

Spectrum

Job description

Company Description

Bridgeman Civil is a turn-key general contracting and construction company capable of managing a wide range of project types from start to finish. Primarily operating in the utility and heavy civil space, the organization brings deep history, technical knowledge, and strong financial capacity to support complex and diverse construction work. Team members can expect a culture that values reliability, collaboration, and high-quality results.

Role Description

The Benefits Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Suffolk, VA. This position is responsible for administering employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and related offerings. Day-to-day tasks include processing enrollments and changes, responding to employee questions, coordinating with insurance carriers, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The Benefits Specialist will manage leave-of-absence requests, including those related to the U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and maintain accurate benefit records and documentation. The role also involves preparing benefits communications, supporting orientation and open enrollment activities, and collaborating with management to improve benefits processes and employee experience. This role requires high attention to detail, strict data confidentiality, strong financial reconciliation skills and clear communication.

Wage Range

$60,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration and Insurance skills to manage enrollment, changes, claims escalation, and vendor coordination.
• Pre-employment: DMV/MVR, E-Verify, safety training setup, review new hire paperwork with employee and staff , enter and update new hire information in Spectrum(accounting Software) and insurance platforms.
• Plan Administration: Manage daily enrollment, life event changes, and terminations for health, dental, vision, life & disability, legal resources, HSA/FSA, and retirement plans and update insurance platforms and in Spectrum.
• Open Enrollment: Coordinate annual enrollment periods, update insurance platforms and update employee information in Spectrum.
• Billing & Reconciliation: Audit and reconcile carrier invoices against payroll data to resolve discrepancies.
• Compliance: Ensure plans adhere to federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA).
• Employee Support: Serve as a primary contact for staff and employee questions regarding eligibility, claims assistance, and leave options.
• DMV and EZ Pass Updates and processing monthly registrations, plates, traffic violations, tickets, and decals.
• Company Cellphone-Issuance, filing claims, and verifying the invoice monthly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

Minimum 2 to 5 years of hands‑on benefits administration

Bridgeman Civil offers a highly competitive employment package. In addition to a competitive wage, we offer health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, training, and advancement opportunities. A drug screening and background check will be performed. Bridgeman Civil, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to find out more about our company and our team, please visit our website at www.BridgemanCivil.com