Senior Risk Engineering Consultant-Construction Specialties

Zurich Insurance; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 156,000; Full time

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Job summary

Zurich Insurance is seeking a Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineer to support Builder’s Risk in Florida with remote work and periodic office visits. The role includes a company car and 25-30% travel, delivering risk assessments and risk reduction guidance for construction clients.

Responsibilities include leveraging risk engineering tools, supporting underwriters and claims, and preparing both external and internal reports to guide insurance decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology or equivalent with 6+ years of related experience.
• High School Diploma with 8+ years in Engineering, Construction/Building Technology or equivalent.
• Zurich Certified Apprentice with Associate's degree and 6+ years in Risk Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk engineering surveys and risk assessments for construction projects and operations.
• Provide technical support to customers, underwriters and claims; develop improvement strategies.
• Prepare external marketplace reports and internal underwriting/claims/risk decision reports.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6+ yrs

High School Diploma + 8+ yrs

Zurich Apprentice + Associate's degree + 6+ yrs

Job description

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Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant: Florida, ideally located in the central, west coast area.

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 a 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 and 6 or more years of experience in the Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, or equivalent
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associate's degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area.
  AND
• Experience working in a team environment

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

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $95,200.00 - $155,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note:

Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Florida Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No