Construction Claims Lead & Risk Coordinator

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Benefits package

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Voluntary insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Claims Manager I to oversee administration, analysis, documentation, and resolution of construction-related claims across projects. This role collaborates with Legal, Risk Management, Operations, and project teams to manage insured and uninsured claims, coordinating with carriers, adjusters, and attorneys.

You will maintain files, prepare reports, and assist in proof of loss submissions while ensuring compliance and timely resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in construction claims, insurance claims, legal support, risk management, contract administration, or project administration.
• Ability to thoroughly review and understand contracts and insurance policies.
• Analytical with high attention to detail.
• Organized and able to balance multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Analytical thinker with project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and track construction-related claims and disputes from initial notice through final resolution (excluding Workers Compensation claims).
• Assist with insured and uninsured construction claims including liability, builders' risk, property damage, SDI, professional liability, pollution, defective work, delay, warranty, payment, and subcontractor disputes.
• Coordinate collection and organization of project records, contracts, schedules, correspondence, invoices, photographs, daily reports, and other claim documentation.
• Maintain electronic claim files and litigation support files.
• Prepare claim summaries, chronologies, exposure analyses, and status reports.
• Assist in preparation of proof of loss submissions and insurance recovery packages.
• Support the Legal department with responses to law firms, insurers, claimants, subcontractors, owners, and regulatory agencies.
• Review contracts and insurance policies to identify and monitor notice provisions, indemnity obligations, and recovery opportunities.
• Maintain claim activity and documentation within the Risk Management Information System (RIMS).
• Prepare claim activity, exposure, and recovery reports.

Skills

Contract review

Analytical thinking

Organization

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management/Insurance/Business/Construction Management/Legal Studies/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job-specific software

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking a Claims Manager I to oversee administration, analysis, documentation, and resolution of construction-related claims across projects. This role collaborates with Legal, Risk Management, Operations, and project teams to manage insured and uninsured claims, coordinating with carriers, adjusters, and attorneys.

You will maintain files, prepare reports, and assist in proof of loss submissions while ensuring compliance and timely resolution.