Construction Risk Manager

Swinerton

Construction Risk Manager overseeing insurance, bonding, claims, and contract risk for Swinerton, a 100% employee-owned construction company. Supporting regional operations and preconstruction teams across hybrid U.S.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeConcord • California, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in risk management, insurance policies, and claims management within the construction industry, with strong analytical and communication skills to support operations and preconstruction teams effectively.

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Risk ManagementInsurance Claims ManagementContract AnalysisTeam LeadershipConstruction Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisInsurance Policy EvaluationContract ReviewBonds ManagementLoss-Minimization TechniquesUnderwriting AssistanceClaims ManagementFinancial Impact MeasurementProject-Specific Coverage AnalysisNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoaching LeadershipRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryInsurance IndustryProperty InsuranceCasualty InsuranceIndemnity InsuranceOCIP ProgramBondsRisk RetentionRisk TransferCorporate Bonding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operations and preconstruction teams in one or more regions
Lead and manage certain team members in the Swinerton Incorporated Risk Management department
Support division teams with Owner contract and Master Subcontract review, analysis, guidance, and pricing of project-specific policies
Support project participation in corporate insurance programs
Assist the Director with management of corporate bonding and insurance programs
Evaluate and select brokers and carriers and negotiate insurance policies
Review OCIP program information and assist division teams with pricing and participation
Develop and lead trainings for operations and estimating teams on risk, insurance, bonds, and claims
Analyze and classify risks according to frequency and potential severity and measure financial impact
Evaluate and select loss-minimization techniques such as risk retention and risk transfer
Oversee insurance-related claims management and litigation management issues
Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. or B.S. Degree
Minimum 10 years business experience
Minimum 5 years experience in the construction or insurance industry
Ability to read contracts and provide analysis, comments, and potential changed language regarding insurance, bonding, indemnity, and related matters
Strong understanding of property, casualty, and indemnity insurance policies
Ability to analyze, act on, comment on, and communicate issues with insurance policies in writing and verbally
Ability to assist estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams with insurance requirements in requests for proposals/qualifications, bids, and contracts
Ability to analyze project-specific coverage options and assist with underwriting information, broker submissions, and presentation of coverage options, pricing, and terms
Strong understanding of bonds and ability to explain guarantees and trigger issues
Strong insurance claims management experience
Effective team and coaching leadership skills
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Excellent written and verbal English communication and presentation skills
Effective organizational skills
Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Takes initiative and finds solutions to potential problems
Research and analytical skills
Ability to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
individual stock ownership
paid vacation
paid sick leave
paid holidays
bereavement leave
employee assistance program
pre-tax flexible spending accounts
basic term life insurance and AD&D
business travel accident insurance
short and long term disability
financial wellness coaching
educational assistance
Care.com membership
ClassPass fitness membership
DashPass delivery membership
Voluntary additional term life insurance
long term care insurance
critical illness and accidental injury insurance
pet insurance
legal plan
identity theft protection
other voluntary benefit options
100% employee-owned company / Employee Stock Ownership Program