Construction Risk & Insurance Manager

ESS Companies; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Companies seeks a Risk Manager, SW to support Southwest Construction Operations in Scottsdale, AZ. This role serves as the primary day-to-day resource for claims management, risk assessment, and insurance administration, reporting to the ESSC Risk team.

The ideal candidate translates insurance and claims matters into practical business guidance, partners with operations leadership, and drives risk controls across projects with a focus on claims, risk, and insurance rather than field safety

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial claims management and risk management.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation, automobile, GL, and property claims.
• Ability to review insurance documentation and coordinate with brokers and carriers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with claims and risk management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims lifecycle across multiple lines of coverage.
• Coordinate reporting with field teams, carriers, and legal counsel.
• Maintain accurate claims and insurance records.
• Support OCIPs/CCIPs enrollment and administration.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to reduce losses.
• Provide guidance on claim reporting and escalation.

Skills

Claims management

Risk management

Insurance administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Claims systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, insurance, or business

ARM/CPCU/CRIS designations

Tools

Excel

Claims systems

Job description

ESS Companies seeks a Risk Manager, SW to support Southwest Construction Operations in Scottsdale, AZ. This role serves as the primary day-to-day resource for claims management, risk assessment, and insurance administration, reporting to the ESSC Risk team.

The ideal candidate translates insurance and claims matters into practical business guidance, partners with operations leadership, and drives risk controls across projects with a focus on claims, risk, and insurance rather than field safety