Loss Control Advisor, Construction

Loss Control Advisor, Construction

Base pay range: $59,500.00/yr - $/yr

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools that makes it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics provide a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients’ risk profiles—you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

Keenan is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm serving hospitals, public agencies, and California school districts. Specializing in employee benefits, workers' compensation, loss control, financial services, and property & liability, Keenan is committed to delivering innovative solutions that protect and empower the communities we serve. As part of Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, you’ll be joining a team that’s passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive.

The Loss Control Advisor will provide loss control services and inspections (as approved by the Director) to assigned customers in accordance with the department’s guidelines. Perform loss control surveys of contracted construction projects under the Statewide Educational Wrap‑up Program (SEWUP). This role is based onsite at the client’s San Diego, CA location and requires up to 80% travel.

• Identify and evaluate potential workers’ compensation, general liability, builders’ risk, and pollution exposures and make recommendations for corrective measures.
• Participate in owner, construction manager, and/or contractor meetings such as preconstruction meetings, special meetings such as steel erection meetings, construction manager/progress meetings, toolbox safety meetings, etc.
• Confirm that construction contractors enrolled under SEWUP are implementing Site Specific Safety Orientation, Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, Heat Illness Prevention Plan, Hazard Communication Program.
• Confirm that contractors possess the required permits/​licenses such as DOSH Project Specific Permits, DOSH Annual Permits, Crane Operator Licenses, DOSH Crane inspections, etc.
• Provide technical assistance to owners, construction managers, contractors, and internal customers.
• Respond effectively and promptly to specific safety problems or concerns raised by customers.
• Provide claims oversight and assistance. Each claim within the loss control consultant’s geographic area of responsibility will be reviewed to ensure its legitimacy and to recommend corrective measures to prevent similar mishaps.
• Identify and provide directions to medical facilities within the insurance carrier’s medical provider network.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required:

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience; 3 years’ related experience in Safety, Risk, or Insurance. Ability to obtain appropriate licenses in all states where business is conducted. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Moderate travel required, including some overnight travel. Ability to travel by automobile and aircraft and work outside normal business hours as required. Ability to perform work on varied customer properties;

entails negotiating non‑public access areas, climbing, lifting, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Preferred: 5 years’ related experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Fire Protection, Risk Management preferred; and certifications or ability to achieve within the first 18 months.

Preferred

Certifications:

Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

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