Construction Workers' Comp Claims Specialist

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist to manage claims from initial reporting through resolution, coordinating with operations, safety teams, employees, and insurance partners.

The role covers WC, GL, and Auto/Property claims, documentation review, return-to-work coordination, and cross-state communication with field crews and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Workers' Compensation claims in the construction industry is strongly preferred.
• 13 years of experience handling or adjusting Workers' Compensation claims, preferably including multi-state claims.
• 13 years of experience with General Liability and Automobile claims, including reporting, investigations, processing, and reserves.
• Understanding of construction jobsite environments, field operations, and the types of workplace injuries and claims common to the industry.
• Comfortable communicating with field crews, superintendents, project managers, safety teams, insurance carriers, and business leadership.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple claims and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Two or more years of college preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Workers' Compensation claims from reporting through resolution.
• Support General Liability, Automobile, Equipment, and Property Damage claims as needed.
• Partner with field employees, project managers, superintendents, safety personnel, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Review claims documentation, medical bills, payroll records, payments, and reserves for accuracy.
• Participate in carrier and internal claims reviews to evaluate open claims and determine next steps.
• Coordinate return-to-work efforts, including modified-duty opportunities, with operations and safety teams.
• Help employees understand Workers' Compensation benefits, requirements, and processes across multiple states.
• Maintain accurate claims records and ensure timely communication with involved parties.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Two or more years of college

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist to manage claims from initial reporting through resolution, coordinating with operations, safety teams, employees, and insurance partners.

The role covers WC, GL, and Auto/Property claims, documentation review, return-to-work coordination, and cross-state communication with field crews and leadership.