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Construction Risk Manager

Swinerton
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
Compensation Range

$140,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary

The Construction Risk Manager will:

Support operations and preconstruction teams in one or more regions.

Lead and manage certain team members in the Swinerton Incorporated Risk Management department, to support the core values and goals of the corporation.

Oversee the coordination and management of insurance policies and programs for the corporation, in support of the goals of the corporation.

Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Support the division teams with Owner contract and Master Subcontract review and analysis/guidance, and pricing of project-specific policies as needed
  • Support the division teams as needed for project participation in corporate insurance programs
  • Assist the Director with management corporate bonding and insurance programs, including evaluation and selection of brokers and carriers and negotiation of insurance policies
  • Assist the Director with review of OCIP program information, and assist division teams with pricing and participation
  • Assist the Director in developing and leading trainings for operations and estimating teams as regards risk, insurance, bonds and claim
  • Analyze and classify risks according to frequency and potential severity; measure financial impact of risk to company
  • Evaluate and select techniques to minimize losses such as risk retention, risk transfer, etc.
  • Oversee insurance-related claims management and litigation management issues
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements

  • B.A. or B.S. Degree and minimum 10 years business experience with minimum 5 years experience construction or insurance industry
  • Ability to read contracts, and to provide analysis, comments and potential changed language for contract terms and conditions specific to insurance, bonding, indemnity and related subject matter areas.
  • Strong understanding of how property, casualty and indemnity insurance policies work. Ability to read, analyze and act on or comment and communicate in writing and verbally issues with insurance policies
  • Ability to assist estimating, preconstruction and operations teams with questions about how insurance requirements in requests for proposals/qualifications, bids, and contracts may impact pricing, coverage options and application of coverage in the event of a loss. To the extent that project-specific coverage options make more sense from a risk analysis, assist with collection of, analysis, and submission of underwriting information to broker and presentation of the coverage options, pricing and terms to the respective parties within Swinerton.
  • Strong understanding of how bonds work, and ability to explain and discuss guarantees and trigger issues.
  • Strong insurance claims management experience
  • Effective team and coaching leadership skills, and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication and presentation skills
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Computer-literacy; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Takes initiative and finds solutions to potential problems
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Ability to travel

Summary Of Benefits

This role is eligible for the following benefits: 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, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

Anticipated Job Application Deadline

07/27/2026

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000

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