Risk Management Manager

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street. 

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY 

The Risk Management Manager is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by overseeing the Company’s comprehensive insurance and risk management program for the Project.

LOCATION 

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Conducts risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
2. Manage, monitor, and facilitate workers compensation and general liability as it to relates to Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and Wrap-Up Insurance. 
3. insurer, and facilitate the investigation, management, and resolution of each claim.
4. Develop and implement claims, insurance, and risk policies, programs and services while ensuring efficient and effective use of resources and managing process and performance to obtain optimal outcomes involving claim(s). 
5. Recommends and implements risk management solutions such as insurance, safety and security policies, project continuity plans, or recovery measures.
6. Management of risk exposures, insurance submissions, and reviews.
7. Oversee disputes and related claims, including but not limited to auto, general liability, and workers compensation in addition to attending trials, mediations, and arbitrations for assigned claims, as required.
8. Manage and ensure claims are reported in a timely manner to applicable insurance carriers, and delegate or prepare claim documentation and report claim directly to applicable insurance carriers, as applicable
9. Analyze loss data for claim settlement and reserves and make recommendations to senior leadership while ensuring claim loss reserve performance and practices are accurate, consistent and timely.
10. Prepare periodic reports, such as loss or benchmark reports, as directed.
11. Manage the legal strategy and documents produced for litigation and mediation statements for assigned claims
12. Hire, motivate, and lead a high-performing team through coaching, top-tier talent retention, and directed recruiting efforts.
13. Supervises team, including training, providing work direction, problem-solving assistance, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, and terminations. 
14. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.   

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS 

1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
2. Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
3. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
4. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
5. Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
6. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime and work additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations. 
7. Ability to maintain a valid and current driver’s license.

QUALIFICATIONS 

At a minimum, the Risk Management Manager must have a bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, finance, or related field of study, along with 10 years of risk management experience to include but not limited to comprehensive and in-depth expertise in auto, general liability, and workers compensation along with liability claims, probable outcomes based on facts and industry practice, OCIP/Wrap-Up Insurance, knowledge of federal and state insurance and claims regulations, and a valid and current driver’s license or high school diploma, or equivalent, along with 14 years of risk management experience to include but not limited to comprehensive and in-depth expertise in auto, general liability, and workers compensation along with liability claims, probable outcomes based on facts and industry practice, OCIP/Wrap-Up Insurance, knowledge of federal and state insurance and claims regulations, and a valid and current driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below: 

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5 hours/day.
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5 hours/day. 
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5 hours/day.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.