Risk Manager

Risk Manager

Requirements

• Experience with basic project documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management and controls.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
• Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates all District programs, projects, and facilities to identify liabilities and exposure and to develop loss-control programs.
• Develops specifications for the procurement of insurance.
• Represents the District in consultations and negotiations with employee organizations, insurance companies, and consultants regarding liability, workers’ compensation, and property and casualty coverage.
• Recommends insurance plans and carriers to District administration.
• Investigates, determines disposition, and approves settlement of workers’ compensation, property, and liability claims against the District within authorized limitations.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a program of risk avoidance which includes a staff training and development component.
• Confers with District attorneys on legal matters related to risk management such as insurance contract negotiations and provisions, the preparation of cases for presentation at hearings and trials, and the settlement of claims.
• Represents the District in small claims court actions related to risk management.
• Monitors budget allocations for premiums and claims adjudication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS in Civil/Structure/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, finance, law or related field
• Experience: 3-5+ years in construction industry