Senior Construction Risk Engineering Consultant

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 98,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Risk Engineering Consultant to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work from home while managing significant construction accounts and implementing cutting-edge risk engineering solutions. You'll collaborate with clients to enhance safety and sustainability, leveraging advanced tools and services to mitigate risks. With a strong emphasis on career development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters an environment where your contributions can drive meaningful change. If you are passionate about risk management and looking to make an impact in the construction industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Construction Risk Engineering or Safety/Risk Management.
• Ability to manage large construction accounts and deliver consultative services.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large construction accounts and improve customer risk management.
• Deliver high-quality construction consultative services and training.

Skills

Risk Management

Construction Safety

Consultative Services

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Zurich Certified Apprentice

Tools

Microsoft Office

IOS Platforms

Job description

Zurich is currently looking for a Senior Risk Engineering Consultant for the Construction Casualty Lines of Business in our West region. This is a work from home role in the Southern California area. The position includes a company car, with expected travel of 30% of your time depending on business needs.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple large construction accounts within the region.
• Adapting Zurich's Innovative Solutions to the Construction Industry with the objective of minimizing impacts to customer losses and overall improvement of Sustainability & Business Resiliency at the Corporate Level.
• Leveraging Zurich’s risk engineering tools and services to improve customer risk and general account management of customers who purchase Zurich Construction Insurance products such as Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability.
• Delivering high-quality construction consultative services for customers, including identifying exposures and program risk control gaps to form the basis of risk mitigation recommendations, and investigating the cause/effect of major losses for hazard/safety management programs.
• Developing and maintaining positive customer and business partner relationships and collaborating with both customers and business partners to develop appropriate service plans.
• Marketing and selling a wide range of fee services to customers that support their risk mitigation efforts.
• Producing advanced level presentations and delivering risk management training for customers and internal business partners.
• Providing appropriate risk improvement advice, conducting loss investigations (including both trend and root cause analysis), and implementing risk improvement programs.
• Assisting customers with developing corporate and project-specific QA/QC plans, safety plans, investigating construction defects when applicable, building envelope reviews, and moisture mitigation identification.
• Participating in Sales Team meetings and presentations to brokers and customers while contributing to fee income sales through opportunity spotting and cross-selling.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in Construction Risk Engineering, Safety/Risk Management, or Construction Field Operations
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in Construction Risk Engineering, Safety/Risk Management, or Construction Field Operations
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 6 or more years of experience in Construction Risk Engineering, Safety/Risk Management, or Construction Field Operations
  AND
• Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Health and Safety, Risk Management, or Construction Management or related degree
• Construction Corporate Safety, Project Management, and/or Superintendent experience- mid to senior level position.
• Advanced level knowledge of construction safety, operations, quality management, and associated construction risks and exposures.
• Professional certifications: CSP, ARM, CHST
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and IOS platforms.
• Proficiency in technical writing to create customer and internal business partner work products.
• Experience working in both independent and team environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills with the ability to communicate and consult at both the corporate and project site levels effectively and professionally.
• Leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, organizations and/or community, public service, or similar activities.
• Willingness to embrace the Zurich Basics, including our values of integrity, Sustainability, Customer Centricity, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The starting salary range for this position is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - San Diego, AM - Los Angeles, AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Irvine, AM - Pasadena
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No