What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Contract and Insurance Administration position at The Schochet Companies?
Director of Contract & Insurance Administration
About the Role
Schochet is seeking an experienced Director of Contract & Insurance Administration to oversee contract administration, insurance programs, claims, and risk management for a multifamily housing portfolio of approximately 40 residential properties.
The Director will serve as the primary internal contact for contract, insurance, claims, and risk-management matters and will work closely with senior management, property teams, clients, partners, brokers, carriers, legal counsel, vendors, and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee contracts and ensure compliance with Company, legal, partner, and insurance requirements.
- Maintain contract records, renewal dates, and standardized service agreements.
- Manage vendor insurance requirements and certificates of insurance.
- Coordinate annual insurance renewals and insurance requirements for acquisitions, refinancing, development, construction, and lender activities.
- Oversee significant property and liability claims from initial reporting through resolution.
- Monitor claims, reserves, coverage issues, repairs, and insurance recoveries.
- Review contracts for appropriate insurance, indemnification, and risk-transfer provisions.
- Establish and monitor incident-reporting and risk-management procedures.
- Partner with Operations, Property Management, and Maintenance on loss prevention and risk reduction.
- Maintain insurance and claims records and prepare reports for the CFO and senior management.
- Assist with evaluating the Company's overall cost of risk, including premiums, deductibles, and loss history.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in commercial insurance, risk management, claims, insurance brokerage, contract administration, procurement, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance.
- Experience managing property and/or general liability claims.
- Experience reviewing contracts, insurance requirements, indemnification, and risk-transfer provisions.
- Experience working with insurance brokers, carriers, adjusters, attorneys, contractors, and vendors.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Commercial real estate or multifamily housing experience strongly preferred.
Why Schochet?
For more than 50 years, Schochet has built a culture centered on professional growth, collaboration, and long-term employee relationships. You'll join a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about developing and preserving quality housing and strengthening the communities we serve.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:
Health • Dental • 401(k) • 3 weeks of vacation accrued • 12 paid holidays • 5 sick days • 3 personal days • Additional employee perks
Ready to Join our Team?
Please submit your resume to careers@schochet.com.
For more information, contact Robin at 617-398-5144 or visit Schochet.
Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required. Schochet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000