What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Manager, Construction Claims position at The Jonus Group?
Job Description
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with a leading insurance carrier seeking a Team Manager, Construction Claims to lead a team handling complex construction-related claims. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving claim strategy, developing talent, and ensuring best-in-class claims handling practices.
The ideal candidate is a proven claims leader with deep expertise in construction defect, general liability, and complex litigation.
Compensation Package
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with a leading insurance carrier seeking a Team Manager, Construction Claims to lead a team handling complex construction-related claims. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving claim strategy, developing talent, and ensuring best-in-class claims handling practices.
The ideal candidate is a proven claims leader with deep expertise in construction defect, general liability, and complex litigation.
Compensation Package
- Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a specialized and complex claims environment
- Visible leadership role with influence on strategy and operational success
- Supportive and collaborative culture with strong executive backing
- Bonus potential and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible work environment (remote and hybrid options are available)
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Claims Examiners handling complex, high-exposure claims
- Oversee claim handling activities to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices
- Provide technical guidance on complex coverage issues, litigation strategy, and claim resolution
- Monitor claim performance, including reserving accuracy, cycle times, and overall outcomes
- Partner with defense counsel and vendors to ensure effective litigation management and cost control
- Collaborate cross-functionally with underwriting, risk engineering, and senior leadership
- Conduct file reviews and audits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Drive process improvements and contribute to strategic initiatives within the claims organization
- 7 years of claims handling experience, with a strong focus on construction defect and/or complex construction General Liability claims
- 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of construction claims, litigation management, and coverage analysis
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive performance
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; industry designations (CPCU, AIC, SCLA) are a plus
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000