Insurance Risk Manager

Pay Range: $78,841.00 - $

Supervisory Organization: AVP Risk Management

Country:
United States of America

Address: 1401 PACIFIC AVE, DALLAS, TX 75202

FLSA:
Exempt Professionals: 01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1B - Managers and Directors (EEO-Sub Category)

Directs the design, placement, and implementation of the overall agency's insurance programs and project-specific insurance programs for Capital Construction Projects. Analyze contracts and agreements to identify and minimize exposures to risk.

• Analyzes DART operations, capital projects, ongoing procurements, and proposed legal agreements to identify potential risks to agency’s employees and assets.
• Assesses DART’s operations exposure and design to ensure appropriate insurance program structures, including setting guidelines, standards, and policies for insurance requirements for contractors.
• Oversees insured and self‑insured programs renewal.
• Prepares status reports of insured, self‑insured, and project‑specific risk management programs.
• Interviews, selects, develops, trains, evaluates, counsels, and, if necessary, recommends termination of contract and subordinate personnel according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action program goals and objectives.
• Directs and oversees activities of project staff engaged in designing, implementing, and administering owner-controlled insurance programs for capital construction projects.
• Acts as a resource to and liaison between the section and various departments within DART and external contacts concerning DART’s Risk Management programs and budgets.
• Prepares various reports for management review, including program status and budgets, lost time impacts, and performance compared to program budgets.
• Establishes selection criteria and scope of work for an operational insurance broker and owner‑controlled insurance program administrator.
• Manages DART’s property insurance claims over the deductible and manages all claims and litigation arising from commuter rail passenger operations.
• Designs, procures, and implements project-specific insurance programs supporting DART Capital Construction Projects.
• Develops annual section budget and acts as Contracting Officer Technical Representative on contracts with insurance consultants and service providers.
• Supervises and directs the work of the Insurance Programs Specialist.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, or related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, insurance program management, project management, financial and strategic planning, and cost analysis or related environment, including three (3) years of supervisory experience working with a professional staff.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non‑revenue vehicles.
• A comprehensive knowledge of insurance and claims practices.
• Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to division, department, and DART in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
• High analytical skill to solve complex interpersonal, legal, financial, technical, and administrative problems.
• Substantial interpersonal skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of employees and others, both inside and outside of DART; including government entities, a culturally diverse community, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to pick up technical things quickly, learn new skills and knowledge, and apply them in the workplace.
• Ability to make good decisions based upon analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment, with accurate outcomes over time.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Team player, encouraging collaboration, and engaging with peers while remaining candid and cooperative.

Works in an environment where there is minimal exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions including dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART operating facilities, assuming the incumbent observes all policies, procedures, safety precautions, regulations, and uses all protective clothing and devices provided.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V. Open until qualified applicants are identified.