Construction Claims & Risk Coordinator

Weitz; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 administration, analysis, documentation, and resolution of construction-related claims. This role collaborates with Legal, Risk Management, Operations, and project teams to manage insured and uninsured claims arising from project operations.

Based in Des Moines, you will coordinate with carriers, brokers, adjusters, attorneys, and subcontractors to ensure timely resolution while maintaining thorough claim records and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction claims, insurance claims, risk management, contract administration, or project administration.
• Ability to thoroughly review and understand contracts and insurance policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in-person at our Des Moines office 5 days per week.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field

Tools

RIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Based in Des Moines, you will coordinate with carriers, brokers, adjusters, attorneys, and subcontractors to ensure timely resolution while maintaining thorough claim records and reporting.