Senior Construction Account Specialist – Risk Engineering Group

Role Overview

• Handle all construction work assignments for all lines of business including working with large multi-location accounts
• Evaluate insured exposures (losses/loss analysis) and controls and provide underwriters and agents with direction to improve account conditions and reduce financial exposure
• Work to understand the insured’s business, uncover additional exposures to loss and new service opportunities
• Complete detailed service plans; provide consultative recommendations in business letters; provide safety training to address losses
• Communicate the status of service plans in the context of what The Hartford has to offer that would affect the insured’s insurance program coverage
• Direct and manage the services of multi-location accounts through the development and monitoring of Risk Engineering Service Instructions
• Apply analytical and communication skills and the knowledge of construction operations to uncover the business needs of the insured and be able to converse with the insured using a business consultative approach
• Make recommendations that will assist the insured’s management to correct and prevent the potential for future financial loss.
• Create and deliver presentations to our insured account, agents, and brokers to provide direction for improved operations and reduce potential financial loss.

Requirements

• Eight plus years of relevant construction safety management or construction risk engineering expertise
• A BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), or Construction Health and Safety Specialist (CHST) is preferred
• Ability to work at an advanced skill level when providing Risk Improvement services to construction clients
• Thorough knowledge of the OSHA 1926 standards, along with the construction industry and various construction processes including safety and risk management techniques utilized on large construction projects
• Analytical skills to formulate a strategic risk management service plan
• Analyze claim and incident trends for opportunities for improvement
• Ability to assess a construction company’s internal safety culture and safety policies & procedures and develop a service plan to address any gaps
• Ability to make real time jobsite observations related to exposures and controls
• Knowledge and comfort level with advancing technologies in the construction field
• Ability to relate and effectively communicate with construction field workers as well as executive management
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration with partners
• Technical research and writing skills; developing and writing professional business letters, reports, and communication
• Strong computer and electronic communication skills, to include internal reporting software, databases, and Microsoft office
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

Benefits

• Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
• long-term incentives
• on-the-spot recognition