Senior Insurance and Contracts Specialist


Industry: Engineering and Construction


Location: El Cajon, CA 92020


Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm, full-time onsite


Salary: $95,000 - $110,000


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A leading Mechanical and Engineering firm is seeking a Senior Insurance and Contracts Specialist to join their team. The Sr. Insurance and Contracts Specialist is responsible for overseeing all matters related to insurance and contracts, interfacing with the President/CEO, our parent corporation, employees, clients, subcontractors, and coordinating activities with designated internal and outside counsel.


The major function of the Sr. Insurance and Contracts Specialist is to manage and monitor all matters related to insurance and contracts for the company including review of construction contracts, providing guidance on clarifications/modifications to the contract terms and conditions, and to coordinate with counsel regarding legal claims/issues that may arise. In addition, the Sr. Insurance and Contracts Specialist is responsible for the following functions:


• Review and analysis of contract agreements between the Company and the Prime Contractor or Owner. Prepare memorandum regarding recommended changes to the contract language and highlight and/or recommend actions by project manager related to the contract documents. As needed, attend meetings with Owner or Prime Contractor to assist in contract negotiations.


• Comply with state agencies and maintain our corporate standing (California) and maintain our contractor's license renewals for state of California.


• Understand and review contractual insurance obligations, insurance programs, and work with insurance claims adjusters should a claim arise.


• Request and review Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for Company and Subcontractors.


• Assist project managers, as needed, in recovery of owed project payments through communication with the Owner/Prime Contractor, recording of mechanic's lien, stop notice, foreclosure on mechanic's lien, etc.


• Receive service of all legal notices, claims, subpoenas, and lawsuits related to insurance and contracts; review and as necessary, place insurance carriers on notice, or direct outside defense counsel to place insurance carriers on notice, and direct counsel to file a timely and proper legal response on behalf of the Company.


• Communicate regularly with outside counsel on the status of litigation; coordinate and approve legal services of counsel; Calendar pertinent deadlines and court dates.


• Comply with the Company's claims procedures and guidelines on claims and litigations involving all Company entities. Maintain legal files involving claims, disputes and legal actions.


• Gather information and documents in response to claims and litigations including interview of project employees as directed by counsel, analysis of project files, coordination with experts/consultants, and communications with insurance adjusters and outside counsel.


• Review and monitor invoices from attorneys, experts/consultants and vendors relating to legal services.


• Attend seminars and conferences, and review publications for updates and changes in contract and insurance law and statutes.


• Assist in the education of employees on contract issues, payment issues and updates on insurance and contract rules and regulations.


• Additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications:


• Bachelor's degree in a related field


• Possess excellent understanding of California construction law and insurance claims handling


• Minimum of 6 y