Formed in 1957, David E Harvey Builders is a commercial general contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas, with work in Texas, the Mid-Atlantic region and various other states. We are currently seeking a talented, highly motivated, experienced Risk Manager to office either in our Houston, Texas corporate headquarters or our Austin, Texas office. The position will be in the Risk Management Department supporting our Corporate Risk Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
The candidate chosen will report to and work daily with the Corporate Risk Manager learning internal processes and procedures along with handling construction insurance procurement, subcontractor insurance, bonding, contract review, claims handling, and other risk management duties. The long-term objective is for the Risk Manager to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be considered for the Corporate Risk Manager position.
Job Duties
Procurement of the corporate insurance program to include preparing submissions and reviewing insurance policies
Procurement of project-specific insurance as needed
Knowledgeable about, or experience with captives
Main point of contact for all insurance and risk management items
Review risk factors in construction contracts to include indemnification and insurance requirements
Review of various other business-related agreements including but not limited to RFPs, leases, consents, releases
Learn and use internal software including Procore and Sage
Review subcontractor insurance to include certificates of insurance and determine if endorsements meet requirements
Work with subcontractors and their agents so that insurance requirements are met
Work with our third-party insurance review company to approve subcontractor insurance company-wide
Oversee the corporate builders' risk insurance program to include obtaining project information from project management and maintaining quarterly reports
Prepare subcontractor default insurance reports
Request bonds and track them companywide
Work with our broker to obtain insurance certificates for clients
Assist in preparing for and attending various internal meetings
Serve on various leadership committees including Safety, Legal and Insurance/Bonding Committees.
Attend broker and insurance company meetings throughout the year
Attend the annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Attend other educational seminars and stay current on industry trends
Obtain industry-standard educational designations
Coordinate enrollments in project-specific insurance programs
Training sessions with project management on various risk management topics
Oversee management of claims with our broker and insurers
Assist the Corporate Risk Manager with various projects and tasks as needed
Assist CFO with various projects and tasks as needed
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance or business with emphasis on risk management and insurance
8+ years of experience in a risk management or insurance-related field. Experience in construction preferred
A good understanding of property and casualty insurance to include general liability, auto liability, workers' compensation and employers liability, professional and pollution liability, cyber liability and builders risk insurance.
Prior experience reviewing and commenting on contractual matters including but not limited to indemnification and insurance requirements
Experience managing claims
Exceptional communication skills
Basic computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with Sage and Procore is a plus
CPCU, ARM, CRIS, or other industry certifications
Organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines is a must
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Random drug screens are also conducted per our safety policy.