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At Guardian Group, the harder we work, the luckier we get. Sound like someone you know?

WORKING AT GUARDIANGROUP

Protecting our clients’ interests isn’t always easy. It can keep you pretty busy. Details. E-mails. Phone calls. Paperwork. But if dotting your i’s, crossing your t’s, and going out of your way for people is part of who you are, you should consider working with us. As leading construction consultants, we’re a team of dedicated, driven people who perform all manner of surety claims handling, insurance claims handling, construction management and construction defect services. If you have experience with the surety, fidelity, construction/engineering, construction defect or litigation support fields, your proven diligence and track record of going the extra mile for clients could just find a home with us. In addition to great people, a competitive salary and great benefits, you’ll also have the chance to grow with a rapidly growing company.

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGES

Guardian is a privately held company offering competitive pay, an array of company benefits, and an environment where teamwork, ongoing professional development, continuous improvement and exceptional service is valued and rewarded. Benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Voluntary long-term disability plan
  • 401(K) and company profit sharing
  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid personal days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Advancement opportunities

CURRENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Senior Surety Consultant: Engineer

Experienced Surety Professional
Bel Air, Maryland; Remote for Right Individual

The Senior Surety Consultant partners with, and supports the work of, the company’s Vice President of Surety, including representing the company’s unique capabilities to current and prospective clients. Whether you possess a civil or structural engineering and engineering management background, or a claims examination background, this position owns the client relationship for assigned business, solves all manner of problems and works diligently to achieve client satisfaction. Also helping to oversee the company’s technical investigations work and successful claim resolutions, this individual will partner with management to ensure consulting on all surety claims, including performance, payment and commercial bonds, is handled expeditiously and in accordance with the law, company policy and its industry-leading standards of efficiency and integrity. With a deep knowledge of the various bond types and the surety, construction and engineering industries, the right person to soar in this role is an experienced, polished and driven individual who thoroughly understands the business of bonds, the discipline of business development and the principles and practices of construction claims administration. Read more

Drawing upon a combination of professional skills, managerial talents, personal qualities and relationship-building experience, the right candidate will help usher in the company’s next phase of growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the company’s Vice President – Surety in all aspects of client outreach, technical/field personnel oversight and division management
  • Serve as the face of the organization to clients and the greater construction claims community
  • Participate in trade shows, webinars and other industry events
  • Analyze industry trends and data; anticipate problems and client needs
  • Compose and compile reports, presentations, industry articles and white papers
  • Support the current head of surety claims when needed on various consulting scopes, subrogations, recoveries, and on internal initiatives
  • Perform construction site visits to assess status and progress and to foster positive relations with all parties
  • Assist, when needed, in the preparation and proofreading of reports, RFPs, correspondence, filings, etc.
  • Assist in the recruitment of technical personnel
  • Assist in the development of new markets, products and services
  • Willingness to learn and grow in all aspects of sales, surety and construction claims, management, etc.
  • As contributions and competencies become evidenced, be willing to tackle new challenges and take on even more company and division responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, PE – civil or structural
  • 7-10 years’ (or more!) progressively responsible experience within the industry – additional construction claims, construction field experience or claim consulting experience is beneficial
  • Demonstrated supervisory/managerial proficiency
  • Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Proven communication skills, both orally and in writing
  • Track record of creating relationships of influence
  • Consummate discretion, organization, professionalism

This overview is not intended to provide a comprehensive description of the role or the duties that may be assigned to any particular incumbent.

Kindly submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

 

Construction Manager or Engineer

For Subcontractor Defaults & Construction Claims
Northeast, open to others

The right individual for this role possesses deep experience in the business of construction, having most likely worked in construction management-type roles for major contractors on large, high-profile projects. You possess sharp analytical, relational, and other construction claim diagnostic skills, and you can be relied upon for expert determinations of both direct and indirect costs when subcontractors default. You understand the nuances of delays and their impacts, you’re familiar with all of the various subs and their dependencies, you can recognize stages of work completion, spot inefficiencies, etc. Read more

REQUIREMENTS

  • Construction management, engineering, or similar degree
  • Minimum 8 years construction management experience
  • At least 4 of those years specifically in the area of construction risk management, claims, etc.
  • Well versed in issues relating to contractor performance and job completion
  • Prior estimating, cost control, risk, project and subcontractor management experience extremely beneficial
  • Experience with scheduling, critical path, project controls and productivity analyses also beneficial
  • Exemplary track record of critical thinking and professional service, reporting progress and making recommendations to management, supporting clients, and resolving claims efficiently
  • Understand the (investigative and other functional) various differences between surety performance bonds and SDI (subcontractor default insurance)
  • Superior spreadsheet skills
  • Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to provide expert testimony in court when needed

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review loss claims for contract/policy adherence and perform cost analyses
  • Via document reviews (bid documents, invoices, change orders, etc.) and your own spreadsheets, establish with certainty the degree of accuracy and thoroughness presented; recommend appropriate actions and payments
  • Advise insureds on required documentation and protocol in order to mitigate risks, expedite loss payouts and strategically manage coverage
  • Identify conditions and work sequences preceding a loss
  • Assess fault and responsibility
  • Quantify work delays and impacts
  • Provide efficient claim analysis and superior 360-degree service to insureds, principals, carriers, and sureties
  • Ensure all information and documentation is captured in online claims management system
  • Liaise between company management, carrier and insured

The above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties; actual assignments will vary based upon daily needs.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements today!

 

Surety Claims Examiner

Inspect and investigate property & construction claims
Independent Contractors - Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

The surety claims consultant/examiner advises clients on their claims, physically examining problem-stalled-delayed construction projects in the assigned territory, reviewing contracts and estimating repair costs. The right individuals for this work are not only knowledgeable about construction but are also highly organized, efficient, pleasant, and meticulous with notes, process, and follow-up. These are consultative positions that make recommendations internally and externally for fair and expeditious bond claim resolution but do not authorize or render settlements independently. read more

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bachelor’s Degree

Knowledge of the claims process

Knowledge of property and the common practices and techniques utilized in the construction process, especially residential renovations, and remodels

Familiarity with insurance and/or surety claims handling, client contact, investigation techniques, costs and estimating, contracting practices, local codes, etc.

Ability to assess completion status and identify issues with timelines and workmanship

Diligent with follow-up and documentation; great record-keeper of notes, visual evidence, correspondence, etc.

Eye for detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Solid reporting, math, and office software skills

Demonstrated track record of diligent, professional service

 

Guardian Group values the role independent contractors play in our continued growth and success. If you believe you have the right background and professional traits to become a steady, reliable contributor to the team, kindly submit your resume and hourly rate today!

Surety Claims Examiner

Construction Claim Investigator, Administrator, Negotiator
Remote opportunities for right candidates!

Supporting the department’s objectives for the delivery of expedient and valuable guidance to clients, this position supports clients on claims of varying types, including license bonds and other commercial claims, performance bonds, payment bonds, etc.  With a proven ability to maintain adherence to internal systems and protocols, you ascertain the facts, provide options, drive the process forward, and maintain positive working relationships. These are what set you apart… and they’re why we want to talk to you!  Read more

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Claim consulting, for various bond types, based upon prior construction claim or examiner experience and willingness to learn more
  • Investigate, research, and analyze, within various consulting scopes
  • Earn the respect of both internal and external professionals via courtesy, decorum, and diligence
  • Meet all deadlines and mandates for record-keeping
  • Compose various complex reports on behalf of management
  • Contribute, as needs dictate, to the work of others and the growth of the company

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5-7 years (or more!) of progressively responsible claims consulting experience in surety, property & casualty, or a related field that also involves technical complexity
  • Specific construction and engineering experience not required… but advantageous
  • Superior, demonstrated client advisory skills, including critical thinking, business acumen and people smarts
  • While not required, any law, paralegal, or construction-related experience will be an asset
  • Demonstrated organizational, detail, and overall project management excellence
  • Knowledge of surety and insurance consulting principles, practices, and procedures
  • Superior written (solid grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary) and verbal communication (clarity, diplomacy, presentation) skills
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of software
  • Discretion and tact
  • Ability to pass a background check

This overview is not intended to provide a comprehensive description of the role or the duties that may be assigned to any particular incumbent.

Kindly submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Claims Consultant (Desk) - Examiner

Consultant For Construction Claims
Torrance, CA or remote for right individual

When (insurance and related) clients face construction claims, we need a bright, organized, detailed and numbers-oriented individual to consult with clients on understanding these often highly technical engagements. Guardian Group is in search of a top-notch worker, one who is motivated, precision-focused, and eager for professional growth, one who wants to take their current experience and parlay that into a whole new niche/career specialization. Read more

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examine and track correspondence and other action steps on all assigned consulting scopes

Provide exemplary customer service, advising on issues of compliance, efficiency/costs, etc.

Prepare thorough, accurate reports in a timely fashion for management review and input

Collaborate with other team specialists

Via document reviews, establish with certainty the degree of accuracy and thoroughness presented; consult with client on determining what occurred as well as their options

Ensure all information and documentation is captured in online systems

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree, most likely with a concentration in accounting, finance, business, etc.

5 years’ experience, at a minimum, in the insurance world, examining and consulting upon claims

Experience with property and construction processes and claims is beneficial, but willing to train the right individual

Impeccable communication, follow-up, and analytical skills

Knowledge of standard office software, especially Excel

Quick-study – and eager to learn, grow, and take on progressively larger challenges and responsibilities

 

If this sounds like a position in which you’d excel, we’d like to meet you! Please submit your resume with cover letter and salary requirements today!

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