Risk Manager

Harvey Cleary; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Cleary in Austin, Texas seeks an experienced Risk Manager to lead the risk management function for construction projects. You will collaborate with the Corporate Risk Manager on insurance procurement, bonding, contract review, and claims handling.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or risk management and 6–8 years in risk management, with strong communication and MS Office skills. On-site, full-time with involvement in leadership committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or risk management with insurance emphasis.
• 6–8 years in risk management, preferably with a broker or insurer.
• Experience reviewing insurance and indemnity in construction contracts.
• Strong communication skills and advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement of corporate and project insurance programs.
• Lead claims management and coordinate with brokers, insurers and attorneys.
• Review risk factors and insurance requirements in contracts.
• Review subcontractor insurance certificates and endorsements.
• Coordinate enrollments in project-specific insurance programs.
• Maintain quarterly reports for builders' risk programs and bonds.

Skills

Communication

Construction risk

Contract review

Claims handling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Risk Management

ARM/CRIS/AIC certifications

Tools

Sage

Procore

Job description

We are currently seeking a talented, highly motivated, experienced Risk Manager. The position will be in the Risk Management Department. The candidate chosen will report to and work daily with the Corporate Risk Manager learning internal processes and procedures along with handling construction insurance procurement, subcontractor insurance, bonding, contract review, claims handling, and other risk management duties.

Location

This is an on‑site, full‑time position located in our Austin, Texas office.

Job Duties

• Assist with procurement of the corporate insurance program to include preparing submissions and reviewing insurance policies
• Assist with procurement of project‑specific insurance as needed
• Take the lead managing all claims and coordinating between company, brokers, insurers and attorneys
• Review risk factors in construction contracts to include indemnification and insurance requirements
• Review of various other business‑related agreements including but not limited to RFPs, leases, consents, releases
• Learn and use internal software including Procore and Sage
• Review subcontractor insurance to include certificates of insurance and determine if endorsements meet requirements
• Work with subcontractors and their agents so that insurance requirements are met
• Work with our third‑party insurance review company to approve subcontractor insurance company‑wide
• Oversee the corporate builders' risk insurance program to include obtaining project information from project management and maintaining quarterly reports
• Request bonds and track them companywide
• Work with our broker to obtain insurance certificates for clients
• Assist in preparing for and attending various internal meetings
• Serve on various leadership committees including Safety, Legal and Insurance/Bonding Committees.
• Attend broker and insurance company meetings throughout the year
• Attend the annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
• Attend other educational seminars and stay current on industry trends
• Coordinate enrollments in project‑specific insurance programs
• Training sessions with project management on various risk management topics
• Assist with various projects and tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Bachelor of Business Administration degree with emphasis on business or risk management and insurance
• 6-8 years of experience working in risk management, with a broker or insurance company.
• Experience managing claims
• A good understanding of construction related insurance coverage
• Prior experience reviewing insurance and indemnity in construction contracts
• Exceptional communication skills
• Basic computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with Sage and Procore is a plus
• ARM, CRIS, AIC or other industry certifications
• Organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines is a must

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. Random drug tests will also be conducted in accordance with our safety policy.