Zurich Insurance Group

Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant

Zurich Insurance Group$100K — $164K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of experience in Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting, OR High School Diploma with 8+ years of experience, OR Zurich Certified Apprentice with 6+ years in Risk Engineering.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar field.
  • 20+ years of combined experience in Construction Management/Project Management/Engineering consulting.
  • Knowledge of construction processes, quality management, risks, and exposures.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Zurich's risk engineering tools to enhance customer risk management.
  • Conduct remote and onsite surveys and risk assessments for construction projects including data centers and energy sector.
  • Manage relationships with business partners and customers for Builder's Risk Insurance.
  • Provide technical support to customers, underwriters, and claims department.
  • Prepare reports for underwriting, claims, and risk management decisions.

Benefits

  • Company car for travel (25-30% expected).
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and families.
  • Remote working flexibility based in Arizona or California.
Full Job Description
Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant: Arizona or California.

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 to include large data centers and the energy sector, 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:

We select team players who are strategic thinkers, creative, confident and self-motivated. In addition, you must possess:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 or more years of experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting field
    OR
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting field
    OR
  • Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
    AND
  • Experience working in a team environment


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have a high level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Be experienced working in both independent and team environments
  • Bachelor's degree in either Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, or equivalent
  • 20 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 with data center construction
  • 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)
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70E Standards
  • 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
  • Professional certifications: CCM, P.E., PMP, AIA, LEED AP, etc.
  • 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 $100,200.00 - $164,100.00, 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.]

Location(s): AM - Phoenix, AM - Arizona Virtual Office, AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Pasadena, AM - Riverside, AM - Sacramento, AM - San Bernardino, AM - San Diego, AM - San Francisco, AM - San Jose, AM - Scottsdale
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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About Zurich Insurance Group

Zurich Insurance Group is a Swiss insurance company founded in 1872. It is one of the world's largest insurance companies, operating in over 215 countries and territories. Zurich provides a wide range of insurance products and services, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and pensions. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy. Zurich is also actively involved in supporting local communities through various charitable initiatives.
Learn more about Zurich Insurance Group
Size
52,930 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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