Construction Claims Lead - Risk & Resolution

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package with HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Claims Manager I to oversee the administration, analysis, documentation, and resolution of construction-related claims and disputes. You will work with Legal, Risk Management, Operations, and project teams to manage insured and uninsured claims arising from project operations.

The role requires coordinating with carriers, brokers, adjusters, attorneys, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in construction claims, insurance claims, legal support, risk management, contract administration, or project administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and track construction-related claims and disputes from initial notice through final resolution (excluding Workers Compensation).
• 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

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking a Claims Manager I to oversee the administration, analysis, documentation, and resolution of construction-related claims and disputes. You will work with Legal, Risk Management, Operations, and project teams to manage insured and uninsured claims arising from project operations.

The role requires coordinating with carriers, brokers, adjusters, attorneys, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.