Risk Control Consultant – Construction

Travelers

. Provide the Underwriter with account knowledge as it relates to hazards, controls, and management.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,500 - $134,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the Underwriter with account knowledge as it relates to hazards, controls, and management.
Evaluate how the company identifies and manages their inherent risk factors.
Differentiate the account from others in similar classes of business.
Maintain a consistent field presence, spending approximately 20% - 50% of the time onsite with customers.
Travel to customers may entail long-distance, overnight travel, and/or multi-night trips depending on the needs of the business.
Partner with Underwriting to select, retain, and grow a profitable book of business.
Build and maintain productive relationships with Underwriting, Claim, Risk Control Specialists, and Brokers.
Complete risk assessment evaluations for moderately complex accounts with potential for severe losses.
Write technically detailed reports that communicate a clear assessment of risk and effectively articulated recommendations.
Stay current with technical subject matters, regulatory environment, and emerging issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or graduate degree in environmental health and safety, construction management, basic sciences, and related technical fields.
Insurance industry and business acumen.
Recognized relevant certifications (such as ASP, CSP, ARM, CFPS).
Three years of experience in safety, risk control/management, or a related field, such as occupational/environmental health and safety, science, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or relevant military experience.
Valid driver's license.
Must have or be able to attain appropriate certification to meet state-specific requirements, where applicable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmenthazard identificationrisk managementreport writingaccount evaluationbusiness acumensafety managementenvironmental healthconstruction managementtechnical analysis

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilitycustomer serviceanalytical thinkingtime management

Certifications

ASPCSPARMCFPSvalid driver's licensestate-specific safety certification