Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant

Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineering Consultant – Arizona or California

Zurich is currently looking for a Senior Construction Specialties Risk Engineer for the Builders Risk Line of Business. This is a work‑from‑home virtual role with periodic office presence, located within the above‑noted area. The role includes a company car with an expected travel of 25‑30%.

As a Senior Risk Engineer you will leverage Zurich’s risk engineering tools and services to improve customer risk and facilitate account management of customers who purchase Zurich Construction’s Builder’s Risk Insurance product. You will manage business partner relationships throughout the region. Risk Engineering services include remote and onsite surveys and risk assessments of construction companies and projects such as large data centers and the energy sector, as well as overall operations review of existing and prospective customers.

You will also provide technical support to customers, underwriters and the claims department by identifying improvement strategies, preparing external reporting to the marketplace, and preparing internal reports that form the basis of underwriting, claims and other insurance decisions.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 or more years of experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting field
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Construction, Engineering, or Risk Consulting field
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associate’s degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
• Experience working in a team environment

• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience working in both independent and team environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology or equivalent
• 20 or more years of combined experience in Construction Management/Project Management/Engineering consulting
• Construction experience with advanced knowledge of construction processes, quality management and associated risks and exposures
• Experience with data center construction
• Experience in energy projects (solar panel installations, geothermal power plants, hydroelectric dams, biomass power plants, nuclear power stations, etc.)
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E Standards
• Hazard identification & mitigation skills; analytical aptitude
• Knowledge of project cost/scheduling and supply chains in construction
• Knowledge of Zurich Construction Builder’s Risk Insurance product
• Awareness of Construction Workforce and Economic issues
• Intermediate knowledge of exposures, controls and best practice risk improvement methodologies
• Capability in public speaking, presentation skills, program development to address industry needs and marketing/consulting services for fee
• Comfortable with technology, building information modeling, and standard computer software programs and communication applications
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and consulting skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Advanced Technical Writing skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, iOS/iPad skills, Virtual Consulting
• Willingness to embrace the Zurich Basics, including our values of integrity, sustainability, customer centricity, excellence and teamwork

The proposed salary range for this position is $ – $, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.