Senior Risk Management Specialist

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Job Purpose: The Senior Risk Specialist is responsible for working items such as weekly, quarterly and monthly reporting for projects and necessary department related deliverables assigned by the Senior Risk Manager and/or Department Leadership.  The responsibilities include prime contract reviews, negotiations with owner’s on insurance terms, subcontract reviews, placement, maintenance and oversight of project specific insurance policies, continuous oversight of insurance related contract Exhibits and addendums on the corporate and project level, collaboration with insurance brokerages as well as insurance companies and management of various software specifically utilized for risk management and insurance purposes. 

Review of project and corporate related matters that have varying levels of risk associated to provide guidance and outline recommended best practices to both Clune and client staff to eliminate or significantly reduce adverse outcomes of occurring. This role will regularly engage with project owners and their affiliates in ensuring compliance for the insurance parameters provided. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be able to operate independently while keeping company and department objectives in mind and understanding of both field and office risks  to be addressed in a timely manner.

Essential Functions: 

    Provide guidance to the department staff tasked with of the enrollment, implementation, and close-out of Builder’s Risk and SDI policies as well as surety bonds, both on the project and corporate level inclusive of other unique project specific insurance.Manage and coordinate with project teams on the requests for various insurance carriers in loss control visits as needed to support the regional offices throughout the country.

    Engage with Insurance Specialist and Senior Insurance Specialist for including but not limited to general liability, workman’s compensation, personal, property, or casualty losses based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage to the extent on site presence for a given matter may be required. Coordinate with project teams and project owners in the ongoing maintenance related to operating under a controlled insurance program including the enrollment and bidding procedures associated with projects of this nature. 

    Work with the Risk Manager on various reviews of either prime or subcontracts to address project related risk that may stem from contractual language and be able to communicate the associated risks to project teams.  

    Contribute to the annual insurance renewal process inclusive of negotiations with broker and meetings with current or prospective carriers. Consistent contact with Clune’s external insurance brokerage teams for maintenance of the practice policies in use throughout the regional offices.

    Constant communication with the regional office heads for understanding the various types of projects occurring throughout the regions and project specific risk mitigation strategies to combat risk, specific matters may need to be escalated with approval from department leadership to coordinate with regional office heads and senior leadership if applicable. Working with project teams on subcontract issuance and reviewing insurance exhibits to ensure accuracy given a projects specific requirements. Assist with new department related processes and initiatives including ongoing development of training topics to Clune staff as well as implementation of insurance related software amongst the regional offices.

What We OfferAt Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and BehaviorsClune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and able to communicate basic and complex insurance principles to staff outside the risk management department.
• Strong organizational skills for the various deliverables and projects taking place.
• Understand core insurance elements and how they apply to the construction process.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and work well within a team.
• Familiarity with understanding and reviewing the various types of contracts associated with construction projects.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time amongst the regional offices.

Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree required.
• 3-4 Years Experience in Insurance Operations, preferably in the construction industry specializing in operational insurance risks associated with a general contractor with a national footprint.
• Must be familiar with the ongoing relationship maintenance with insurance carriers and insurance brokerages.
• CRIS (Construction Risk Insurance Specialist) preferred, but not required.

Salary range: $74,000 - $102,000 

All candidates must provide a resume.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.