Risk Engineering Construction Account Specialist - New England Territory

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You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place.

 

The Construction Account Specialist (CAS) provides Risk Engineering services for all assigned construction accounts assuring that best in class services are targeted to this customer group.  

 

At the tactical level the CAS will provide and implement service planning and direct initiatives to assure the delivery of exceptional construction specific Risk Engineering services.  This will include timely completion of daily work assignments on any and all construction Survey and Service accounts.  The preparation of reports for underwriters that clearly outline exposures, controls, deficiencies and required corrective action at surveyed accounts.

 

The CAS must be able to meet the service needs of these more complex accounts and provide service/coordination of multi-location Service accounts. The development of construction focused service plans and providing consultative services to construction clients is paramount. Job requires travel for client site surveys and/or agency meeting/presentations. Travel could involve car and air travel (estimated travel 10%)

 

This position can be hired at various levels depending on background and experience. This role will mainly support Connecticut and Rhode Island with occasional travel to other New England states as needed.

 

Responsibilities: 

• 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 lessen financial exposure. 

• Work to understand the insured’s business, uncover new service opportunities, or additional exposures to loss. 

• 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 accounts and agents to provide direction to the insured, agent and underwriter to improve operations and reduce potential financial loss.

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction safety management or construction risk engineering experience.

• 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), 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 util