Insurance Manager (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Professional Svcs, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Insurance Manager to join their Dallas team. This role is pivotal in supporting the Director of Corporate Insurance and Risk Management, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements in construction contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Property and Casualty insurance, with the ability to analyze and mitigate risks effectively. You will interact with various stakeholders, develop training programs, and manage insurance claims, all while contributing to a 100% employee-owned company that values its workforce. If you're looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching plan

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Property and Casualty insurance in construction.
• Knowledge of insurance coverages and risk management in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance requirements in construction documents and contracts.
• Evaluate insurance language in contracts to protect company interests.
• Develop training classes on insurance and surety topics.

Skills

Knowledge of Property and Casualty insurance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to adapt to multiple demands

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an Insurance Manager at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Insurance Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the Director, Corporate Insurance and Risk Management. The position also provides support to other team members for insurance and surety. Additionally, this position requires interaction with Safety Managers, Corporate and Operating Company Management, Operating Company Risk Managers, Insurers and Brokers.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze insurance requirements in construction pursuit documents (such as RFQs and RFPs) and contracts to ensure ability to comply
• Evaluate whether insurance language in various construction related contracts adequately protect Austin's interests and suggest alternative language to address concerns
• Develop mitigation strategies for insurance risk in contract documents (such as leases, POs and prime/sub contracts)
• Evaluate appropriate insurance coverages and structure for construction projects
• Report and manage first and third-party insurance claims
• Respond to questions relating to owner and subcontractor insurance coverages and certificates of insurance
• Interact with internal clients on their insurance needs and with Austin's insurance broker regarding insurance coverage placements
• Develop and teach training classes on insurance and surety topics
• Back-up for the surety bond underwriter
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Property, Casualty and Specialty insurance coverages relating to the construction industry
• Experience as an insurance broker, risk management specialist or underwriter relating to the construction industry will be helpful
• Insurance designations a plus, e.g., CPCU, ARM, CRIS
• Surety bond experience helpful but not required
• Occasional travel may be required to job sites and company offices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree is a plus
• Five years' experience with Property and Casualty insurance or construction industries reviewing insurance policies and provisions in construction contracts
• Attention to detail with strong written and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt and adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities
• Proficiency in standard operations and communication software (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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