Loss Control Consultant – Construction

Jobtailor; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Tech is seeking a risk and loss control engineer to perform on-site surveys, risk assessments, and report generation for underwriting teams and clients. The role includes significant travel, hybrid work arrangements, and collaboration with the North American Construction Property Manager.

The candidate should have a civil/chemical/mechanical engineering background or related experience, with strong written and verbal communication and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• College graduate with strong communication and relationship skills.
• Engineering degree preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Some experience with insurance loss control recommended.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer system skills.

Responsibilities

• On-site surveys and risk evaluation for Starr Tech clients.
• Travel up to 35% for overnight stays (Hybrid).
• Maintain own schedule under supervision of North American Construction Property Manager.
• Conduct risk assessments for projects across varying risk classifications (buildings, civil infra, energy, chemical, petrochemical, process industries).
• Produce narrative risk assessment loss control reports for underwriting and clients.
• Conduct plan reviews and guidance to underwriting staff on risk quality.
• Maintain up-to-date loss control systems data.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship skills

Risk assessment

Schedule management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

ELCS data systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• On-site surveys (45%) and risk evaluation (25%) of existing and prospective Starr Tech clients, compiling critical technical data/best practices (20%) and attending client meetings (10%)
• Position requires 35% of overnight travel or stay (Hybrid)
• Engineer will be responsible for maintaining own schedule - monitored by the North American Construction Property Manager
• Primary responsibility is to conduct risk assessments for small, medium and large projects of varying risk classifications (buildings, civil infrastructure, energy, chemical, petrochemical, process industries)
• Responsible for producing narrative risk assessment loss control internal reports for the underwriting team and external risk reports for the client and/or follow insurers
• Conduct plan reviews and provide guidance to underwriting staff as respects risk quality / insurability
• Maintain up-to-date loss control systems (ELCS) data

Requirements

• College graduate with strong communication and relationship skills – preferably Civil, Construction, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering degree
• Degree from an accredited engineering program is desired although relevant industry experience will be considered
• Some prior experience with insurance loss control would provide a background in risk assessment concepts and industry standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer system skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting risk assessments across various project types, including buildings and civil infrastructure, while maintaining effective communication with clients and underwriting teams. Proficient in managing loss control systems and producing detailed risk assessment reports.