Risk Manager

Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

About This Opportunity

Rockford Construction is looking to add a Risk Manager to our organization. This critical role is responsible for overseeing all insurance programs, bond programs, and risk mitigation strategies. This position plays a vital part in identifying liability exposures and ensuring compliance with insurance regulations. The Risk Manager collaborates closely with safety, legal, project management, and accounting teams to manage risks effectively and safeguard the organization’s interests.

This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing company with excellent advancement opportunities! If this position interests you, please apply online today

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day interactions between project management, brokers, and insurers or bond surety companies regarding risk management and insurance matters.

• Oversee contract reviews related to insurance and bonds, ensuring compliance through coordination with the legal department.

• Collaborate with client/owner insurance representatives for project-specific insurance placements.

• Analyze insurance policies, assess insurable risks, and identify risk mitigation opportunities while ensuring project activities are adequately covered.

• Review and analyze loss control and trending reports, coordinating with the safety team to implement necessary action plans.

• Notify project management about non-compliance issues and expiring insurance certificates, maintaining accurate records and monitoring trade contractors’ insurance through software.

• Facilitate the release of payments by ensuring compliance and updating records as necessary.

• Coordinate with adjusters to manage workers’ compensation and general liability claims.

• Report summons, complaints, and potential claims to brokers and insurance companies.

• Work with the legal department to organize documentation related to insurance and bond claims.

• Enter and coordinate insurance information in TrustLayer and integrate with Procore/BIM software.

• Attend insurance claims meetings to stay informed on ongoing issues and resolutions.

Core Functions

• Risk Management Oversight: Administer and oversee the organization’s risk management, insurance, worker’s compensation programs, and bond policies.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Provide guidance and support to the safety team, legal, project management, and accounting staff on liability and risk issues.

• Insurance Compliance and Analysis: Analyze insurance compliance and report findings; manage claims, summons, and complaints.

• Training and Supervision: Supervise and coordinate training initiatives to educate staff on insurance coverages and risk management practices.

• Communication: Maintain excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex risk management concepts effectively.

• Attention to Detail: Exhibit a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail in all aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, Risk Management, or a related field.

• Relevant construction experience is required.

• Strong knowledge of insurance compliance, report analysis, and risk management practices.

• Proven experience managing claims and understanding liability issues.

• Ability to coordinate training and communicate effectively with various teams.

Benefits

Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality.

Office

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment with occasional construction site visits. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement, such as accessing centrally located office equipment, lifting of 35 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing, may be necessary to perform the requirements of this position. Site visits may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction.

Rockford Construction is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford Construction will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.