Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Nevada (IA); Remote; USD 98,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant to join their dynamic team. This virtual role offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional office presence, making it ideal for candidates located near major airports. You will play a crucial role in managing business partner relationships and providing risk engineering services, including surveys and assessments for construction projects. With a competitive salary range and a bonus structure, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of risk management. Join a company that values integrity, sustainability, and teamwork, and contribute to innovative solutions in construction risk engineering.

Benefits

Company car

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting required.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Leverage risk engineering tools to improve customer risk management.
• Conduct remote and onsite surveys and risk assessments.

Skills

Risk Engineering

Construction Management

Analytical Skills

Public Speaking

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Apprentice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building Information Modeling

Job description

Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant to reside within the following areas of the West region: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.

Zurich is currently looking for a Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineer for the Builders Risk Line of Business. This is a work-from-home virtual role with periodic office presence, to reside within the above noted area. Ideally, candidates would be located near a major airport. The role includes a company car with expected travel of 25-30%.

You will be responsible for leveraging Zurich’s risk engineering tools and services to improve customer risk and facilitate general account management of customers who purchase Zurich Construction’s Builder’s Risk Insurance product. You will be responsible for managing business partner relationships within the region. Risk Engineering services will include remote and onsite surveys and risk assessments of construction companies and projects, as well as the overall operations review of existing and prospective customers. Risk Engineers also provide technical support to customers, underwriters, and the claims department by identifying improvement strategies, preparing external reporting to the marketplace, preparing internal reports which form the basis of underwriting, claims, and other insurance decisions to identify and manage risk.

Final candidates will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check as this position includes a company car.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting field
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting field
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
• AND
• Have a high level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Be experienced working in both independent and team environments
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in either Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, or equivalent
• 15 or more years of combined experience in Construction Management/Project Management/Engineering consulting
• Construction experience with an advanced level of knowledge of construction processes, quality management, and associated risks and exposures
• Experience in energy projects (i.e. solar panel installations, geothermal power plants, hydroelectric dams, biomass power plants, nuclear power stations and SMR’s, power transmission lines, energy storage facilities)
• Experience with data center construction
• Hazard identification & mitigation skills; analytical aptitude
• Knowledge of project cost/scheduling and supply chains in construction
• Knowledge of Zurich Construction Builder’s Risk Insurance product
• Awareness of Construction Workforce and Economic issues
• Intermediate knowledge of exposures, controls, and best practice risk improvement methodologies
• Capable of public speaking, presentation skills, developing programs to address industry needs and marketing/consulting services for fee
• Comfortable with technology, building information modeling, and standard computer software programs and communication applications
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Advanced Technical Writing skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, iOS/iPad Skills, Virtual Consulting
• Willingness to embrace the Zurich Basics, including our values of integrity, Sustainability, Customer Centricity, Excellence, and Teamwork

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The proposed salary range for this position is $98,300.00 to $161,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location(s): AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Idaho Virtual Office, AM - Nevada Virtual Office, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Washington St Virt. Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No