Construction Risk Dispute Resolution Manager

At Jacobs, we're not just building structures, we're helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that are shaping our world.

Jacobs is looking for Construction Risk Dispute Resolution Manager to join our growing team in Los Angeles County and Orange County. In this claim management role, you'll play a pivotal part in driving smart risk strategies, resolving issues with confidence, and supporting project success from the ground up.

As a key contributor to our project success, you will:

* Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management Plan, utilizing risk management software to identify, analyze, and track potential program risk drivers

* Develop effective risk mitigation measures to diminish potential budget and schedule impacts on construction projects

* Manage program risk management/insurance to focus on issue resolution

* Oversee the Owner Controlled Insurance program (OCIP)
Timely administer claims, including investigation, evaluation, and negotiation/recommendation of claim settlements

* Claims reporting to include data collection, analysis, documentation filings, etc.

* Research and coordinate with legal counsel for services when required for prosecution or defense of claims, compliance issues, contract review and insurance coverage

* Monitor the handling of services by legal counsel and approve legal budgeting and invoices

* Develop and maintain a procedure for tracking the status of pertinent statutory deadlines relating to stop payment notices and related enforcement actions

* BS degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

* 10+ years of experience in construction or project management, including at least 5 years leading risk management and issue resolution programs

* Proven experience in Claims Management, Litigation and/or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including negotiations, mediation and arbitration, preferably involving construction claims involving public agencies.

Ideally, You'll Also Have: 

* Juris Doctorate or Masters in Risk Management

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