Construction Insurance Manager

The Wesson Group is a leading heavy civil and infrastructure contractor specializing in transportation, energy, and environmental projects. With a strong commitment to integrity, innovation, and sustainability, we deliver projects that strengthen communities and support long-term growth.We are seeking a motivated Construction Insurance Manager to join our team at our main office in Johnstown, New York. This is a full-time, salaried position.Position Summary The Insurance Manager reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for leading the company’s insurance functions. This includes managing corporate and project-specific insurance programs, overseeing claims, facilitating subcontractor/vendor compliance, supporting prequalification, and administering our involvement in captive insurance programs.Key Responsibilities Insurance Program Management

• Manage procurement, renewal, and administration of all insurance policies, including general liability, builder’s risk, auto, workers’ compensation, property, cyber, and umbrella/excess coverages.
• Work closely with brokers and carriers to secure favorable policy terms, coverage, and premiums.
• Ensure policy documentation is current, organized, and distributed to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Captive Insurance Oversight

• Administer the company’s participation in captive insurance programs, including regulatory compliance and audits.
• Analyze claims history and reserve performance to optimize captive effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
• Serve as liaison with captive managers, reinsurers, and auditors.

Vendor Prequalification & Compliance

• Manage subcontractor and vendor prequalification processes, including safety records and insurance documentation.
• Utilize third-party systems COMPASS to collect, review, and track compliance.
• Resolve compliance holds in systems and maintain accurate records for audits and reporting.

Claims Management

• Oversee insurance claims from initiation to resolution, working with TPAs, carriers, adjusters, and legal counsel.
• Create loss notices, compile supporting documentation, and track claim status.
• Implement strategies to minimize claims exposure and recovery costs; prepare regular claims reports for leadership.

Project Administration

• Support project teams in preparing insurance documentation and applications for new projects.
• Gather and analyze insurance requirements from owner contracts, lenders, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain all insurance-related documents in electronic systems and issue regular reports.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Foster strong working relationships across internal teams: Safety, Operations, HR, and Accounting.
• Provide guidance on insurance requirements, compliance, and risk mitigation practices.
• Represent the company in insurance-related discussions with brokers, agents, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. CRIS or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance management, ideally within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Deep understanding of commercial insurance markets, policy language, risk transfer, and claims handling.
• Familiarity with captive insurance structures and regulatory reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, including cost control and financial modeling.
• Excellent organizational and documentation practices with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with ability to work across departments and manage external partnerships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with systems like COMPASS is preferred.
• Independent, self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, generally ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 per year, with growth opportunities based on performance and company expansion.
• Competitive Compensation Package including bonus program
• Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision and Dental package
• Supplemental 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short term and long-term disability
• Student Loan Repayment Plan / Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Care Benefit / Flexible Spending Plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off

The Wesson Group LLC