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.

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!

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!

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.

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!