7 Vertical Construction Specialist jobs in Olmsted Falls

**40908BR**
**Requisition ID:**
40908BR
**Business Unit:**
TSU
**Job Description:**
Plans, manages, and oversees multiple small to medium size construction projects of a routine to moderately complex nature, a single large project, or multiple-contract projects of routine nature. May direct the day-to-day activities of construction representatives and construction coordinators on projects. Becomes familiar with project contract documents for each project, coordinates, and controls all construction management activities, including critical path method (CPM), and scheduling and claims administration. Interprets plans and specifications for clients, contractors, and the company's field personnel. Provides direction to shop drawing professionals to develop project related shop drawings. Coordinates and disseminates shop drawings to project stakeholders, as necessary. Provides internal consultation to construction representatives and serves as a technical resource to other functional groups. Documents deficiencies, expected cost overruns, issues with materials and other related construction issues or risks related to their area of oversight. Prepares related reports (ex: monthly progress reports, etc.). Maintains daily report of construction activities. Participates with sales staff, practice leaders and project managers in developing new opportunities for business through proposal preparation and general contact with current and potential clients. Reviews government or funding agency regulations in order to provide consultative services that reflect an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of legal requirements. Performs other duties as required.
**Job Title:**
Construction Management Professional 6
**Group:**
PSF
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree.
- 6 years of relevant experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- highly preferred to have Water/Wastewater experience
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! ( Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
Ohio - Cleveland
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
10%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
Proficient knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods. Knowledge of construction products, details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards. Possesses a solid understanding of all facets of the construction process. Excellent time and project management skills. Proven ability to analyze, problem-solve and mitigate risks.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

**40398BR**
**Requisition ID:**
40398BR
**Business Unit:**
FSU
**Job Description:**
The FEMA Disaster Management Construction Specialist:
- Schedules and conducts site inspections with applicants, performs accurate quantification and detailed descriptions of disaster related damage, takes photographs and completes sketches of sites.
- Engages technical specialists when appropriate throughout the process.
- Obtains the applicant representative's agreement that all disaster-related damage was described and quantified correctly, provides the completed site inspection information in a timely manner, develops scopes of work using code and standard requirements, and works with the applicants to prioritize their projects and meets regularly on the status.
- Evaluates applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness to report to FEMA regarding claim eligibility. Participates in and assists with the development of the final determinations while participating in regular FEMA meetings.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
- Performs other duties as required.
#LI-LP2
**Job Title:**
FEMA - Construction Specialist
**Group:**
WAF Field Mod Fringe
**Employment Type:**
Temporary
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field experience with a bachelor's degree.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Domestic travel is required.
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! ( Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
United States - Nationwide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
100%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Temporary
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
- Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
- Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
- Good attention to detail and customer service skills. Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.
- Knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, safety regulations, etc.
- Demonstrates ability to complete assignments accurately and on time.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$27.30
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$48.30
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.
**Driver's License Requirements:**
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
**Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!:**
We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors - PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

**Requisition ID:** 177077
**Job Level:** Mid Level
**Home District/Group:** Weeks Marine - McNally
**Department:** Safety
**Market:** Water/Wastewater
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Position Overview**
As a Sr. Safety Specialist, your primary responsibilities centers on the successful implementation and support of the Site-Specific Safety Plan in the field. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position requires someone with the ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding our policies, procedures and software programs.
**District Overview**
McNally International is a privately owned heavy construction company that specializes in tunnel and marine construction. McNally is recognized as Canada's leading Tunnel Contractor, with experience building tunnels with a wide range of tunneling methods, for end uses including utilities (water, sewer, steam, power transmission,) and transportation (subways, traffic pedestrian walkways). On the water, we boast one of the best-equipped construction fleets in Eastern Canada; able to successfully handle a wide variety of marine construction jobs effectively and efficiently.
**Location**
This role will start on a project in Cleveland, OH.
One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. Following the initial assignment, candidate must be willing to travel and relocate across North America.
**Responsibilities**
+ Collaborate with the craft every day in the field to encourage buy-in of our safety program and to support craft ownership of the safety program
+ Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans
+ Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work
+ Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP
+ Assist with maintaining project files in compliance with applicable regulations
+ Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency medical services and clinicsAssist with incident investigations, and implementation of effective solutions
+ Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementation of corrective actions
+ Review work plans, work packs, and detailed work plans prior to the start of work
+ Assist and provide safety training on policies, procedures, and client specific requirements
#LI-GH
**Qualifications**
+ The ability to travel and relocate as required
+ Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study is preferred
+ 5-10+ years of safety experience in the construction industry
+ Knowledge of Federal and OSHA requirements is an asset
+ Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
+ Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
+ Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
+ The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
+ Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment #LI-G
**Other Requirements:**
+ Regular, reliable attendance
+ Strong work ethic; good interpersonal and organizational skills
+ Work productively and meet deadlines
+ Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
+ Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
+ Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
+ Professional certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CHST, EM385) preferred.
+ CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred.
Other Requirements:
+ Regular, reliable attendance
+ Work productively and meet deadlines timely
+ Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
+ Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
+ Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
+ May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Company: McNally

**Who Are We?**
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Claim
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$83,300.00 - $137,400.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Under general supervision, the position is responsible for investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving assigned Specialty Liability related Bodily Injury and Property Damage claims. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, litigation management, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations. Provides consulting and training resources, and serves as a contact and technical resource to the field and our business partners.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Directly handles assigned claims.
+ Provides quality customer service and ensures file quality and timely coverage analysis and communication with insured based on application of policy information to facts or allegations of each case.
+ Consults with Manager on use of Claim Coverage Counsel as needed.
+ Directly investigate each claim through prompt and strategically-appropriate contact with appropriate parties such as policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, medical providers and technical experts to determine the extent of liability, damages, and contribution potential. Interview witnesses and stakeholders; take necessary statements, as strategically appropriate.
+ Actively engages in the identification, selection and direction of appropriate internal and/or external resources for specific activities required to effectively evaluate claims, such as Subrogation, Risk Control, nurse consultants, and fire or fraud investigators, and other experts.
+ Verifies the nature and extent of injury or property damage by obtaining and reviewing appropriate records and damages documentation.
+ Maintains claim files and documents claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
+ Utilizes evaluation documentation tools in accordance with department guidelines.
+ Proactively creates Claim File Analysis (CFA) by adhering to quality standards.
+ Utilizes diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely. At required time intervals, evaluate liability and damages exposure.
+ Establishes and maintains proper indemnity and expense reserves.
+ Recommends appropriate cases for discussion at roundtable.
+ Attends and/or presents at roundtables/ authority discussions for collaboration of technical expertise resulting in improved payout on indemnity and expense.
+ Actively and enthusiastically shares experience and knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve the claim results of others.
+ Develops and employs creative resolution strategies.
+ Prompt and proper disposition of all claims within delegated authority.
+ Negotiates disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their legal representatives.
+ Recognizes and implements alternate means of resolution.
+ Manages litigated claims. Develops litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery and legal expenses, to assure effective resolution and to satisfy customers.
+ Applies litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation and direction of claim and litigation strategy.
+ Tracks and controls legal expenses to assure cost-effective resolution.
+ Effectively and efficiently manage both allocated and unallocated loss adjustment expenses.
+ Attends depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and all other legal proceedings, as needed.
+ Updates appropriate parties as needed, providing new facts as they become available, and their impact upon the liability analysis and settlement options.
+ Recognizes cases, based on severity/ complexity protocols that should be transferred to another level of claim professional and refers on a timely basis.
+ Appropriately deals with information that is considered personal and confidential.
+ Fulfills specific service commitments made to certain accounts, as outlined in Special.
+ Account Communication (SAC) instructions and inquiries from agents and brokers.
+ Represents the company as a technical resource; attends legal proceedings as needed, acts within established professional guidelines as well as applicable state laws.
+ Actively provides mentoring and coaching to less experienced claim professionals to increase the technical expertise and improve bench strength.
+ Shares accountability with business partners to achieve and sustain quality results.
+ Evaluates all claims for recovery potential; directly handles recovery efforts and/or engage and directs Company resources for recovery efforts.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Potential travel up to 30%
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred.
+ 5 years business experience preferred.
+ Advanced level knowledge and skill in claim and litigation.
+ Basic working level knowledge and skill in various business line products.
+ Strong negotiation and customer service skills.
+ Skilled in coverage, liability and damages analysis and has a thorough understanding of the litigation process, relevant case and statutory law and expert litigation management skills.
+ Extensive claim and/or legal experience and technical expertise to evaluate severe and complex claims.
+ Able to make independent decisions on most assigned cases without involvement of supervisor.
+ Openness to the ideas and expertise of others actively solicits input and shares ideas.
+ Thorough understanding of commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, and effective claims handling practices.
+ Demonstrated coaching, influence and persuasion skills.
+ Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required so as to understand, synthesize, interpret and convey, in a simplified manner, complex data and information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
+ Can adapt to and support cultural change.
+ Strong technology aptitude; ability to use business technology tools to effectively research, track, and communicate information.
+ Analytical Thinking - Intermediate
+ Judgment/Decision Making - Intermediate
+ Communication - Intermediate
+ Negotiation - Intermediate
+ Insurance Contract
+ Knowledge - Intermediate
+ Principles of Investigation - Intermediate
+ Value Determination - Intermediate
+ Settlement Techniques - Intermediate
+ Legal Knowledge - Intermediate
+ Medical Knowledge - Intermediate
**What is a Must Have?**
+ High School Diploma or GED.
+ 2 years of liability claim handling experience and/or comparable litigation claim experience.
+ In order to perform the essential job functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, License(s) are required to be obtained within three months of starting the job.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ( ) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .

**Who Are We?**
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Claim
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$83,300.00 - $137,400.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Under general supervision, the position is responsible for investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving assigned Specialty Liability related Bodily Injury and Property Damage claims. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, litigation management, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations. Provides consulting and training resources, and serves as a contact and technical resource to the field and our business partners.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Directly handles assigned claims.
+ Provides quality customer service and ensures file quality and timely coverage analysis and communication with insured based on application of policy information to facts or allegations of each case.
+ Consults with Manager on use of Claim Coverage Counsel as needed.
+ Directly investigate each claim through prompt and strategically-appropriate contact with appropriate parties such as policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, medical providers and technical experts to determine the extent of liability, damages, and contribution potential. Interview witnesses and stakeholders; take necessary statements, as strategically appropriate.
+ Actively engages in the identification, selection and direction of appropriate internal and/or external resources for specific activities required to effectively evaluate claims, such as Subrogation, Risk Control, nurse consultants, and fire or fraud investigators, and other experts.
+ Verifies the nature and extent of injury or property damage by obtaining and reviewing appropriate records and damages documentation.
+ Maintains claim files and documents claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
+ Utilizes evaluation documentation tools in accordance with department guidelines.
+ Proactively creates Claim File Analysis (CFA) by adhering to quality standards.
+ Utilizes diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely. At required time intervals, evaluate liability and damages exposure.
+ Establishes and maintains proper indemnity and expense reserves.
+ Recommends appropriate cases for discussion at roundtable.
+ Attends and/or presents at roundtables/ authority discussions for collaboration of technical expertise resulting in improved payout on indemnity and expense.
+ Actively and enthusiastically shares experience and knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve the claim results of others.
+ Develops and employs creative resolution strategies.
+ Prompt and proper disposition of all claims within delegated authority.
+ Negotiates disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their legal representatives.
+ Recognizes and implements alternate means of resolution.
+ Manages litigated claims. Develops litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery and legal expenses, to assure effective resolution and to satisfy customers.
+ Applies litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation and direction of claim and litigation strategy.
+ Tracks and controls legal expenses to assure cost-effective resolution.
+ Effectively and efficiently manage both allocated and unallocated loss adjustment expenses.
+ Attends depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and all other legal proceedings, as needed.
+ Updates appropriate parties as needed, providing new facts as they become available, and their impact upon the liability analysis and settlement options.
+ Recognizes cases, based on severity/ complexity protocols that should be transferred to another level of claim professional and refers on a timely basis.
+ Appropriately deals with information that is considered personal and confidential.
+ Fulfills specific service commitments made to certain accounts, as outlined in Special.
+ Account Communication (SAC) instructions and inquiries from agents and brokers.
+ Represents the company as a technical resource; attends legal proceedings as needed, acts within established professional guidelines as well as applicable state laws.
+ Actively provides mentoring and coaching to less experienced claim professionals to increase the technical expertise and improve bench strength.
+ Shares accountability with business partners to achieve and sustain quality results.
+ Evaluates all claims for recovery potential; directly handles recovery efforts and/or engage and directs Company resources for recovery efforts.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Potential travel up to 30%
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred.
+ 5 years business experience preferred.
+ Advanced level knowledge and skill in claim and litigation.
+ Basic working level knowledge and skill in various business line products.
+ Strong negotiation and customer service skills.
+ Skilled in coverage, liability and damages analysis and has a thorough understanding of the litigation process, relevant case and statutory law and expert litigation management skills.
+ Extensive claim and/or legal experience and technical expertise to evaluate severe and complex claims.
+ Able to make independent decisions on most assigned cases without involvement of supervisor.
+ Openness to the ideas and expertise of others actively solicits input and shares ideas.
+ Thorough understanding of commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, and effective claims handling practices.
+ Demonstrated coaching, influence and persuasion skills.
+ Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required so as to understand, synthesize, interpret and convey, in a simplified manner, complex data and information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
+ Can adapt to and support cultural change.
+ Strong technology aptitude; ability to use business technology tools to effectively research, track, and communicate information.
+ Analytical Thinking - Intermediate
+ Judgment/Decision Making - Intermediate
+ Communication - Intermediate
+ Negotiation - Intermediate
+ Insurance Contract
+ Knowledge - Intermediate
+ Principles of Investigation - Intermediate
+ Value Determination - Intermediate
+ Settlement Techniques - Intermediate
+ Legal Knowledge - Intermediate
+ Medical Knowledge - Intermediate
**What is a Must Have?**
+ High School Diploma or GED.
+ 2 years of liability claim handling experience and/or comparable litigation claim experience.
+ In order to perform the essential job functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, License(s) are required to be obtained within three months of starting the job.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ( ) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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Job Description

Combat Engineers are essential to mission success by assisting their fellow Soldiers in tackling unpredictable environments. As a member of an Army National Guard Combat Engineer team, you'll design and build bridges, roadways, secure perimeters, and tactical firing systems, as well as detect and safely neutralize mines and other dangers to safeguard your team and repel the enemy.

Job Duties
• Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles, and defensive positions
• Place and detonate explosives
• Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers

Some of the Skills You'll Learn
• Basic demolitions
• Basic explosive hazards
• Constructing wire obstacles
• Fixed bridge building
• Basic urban operations
• Operating heavy equipment

Helpful Skills
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities over long periods of time
• Interest in engineering
• Enjoy working outdoors

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in construction, building inspection, and building engineering.

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Your on-the-job training primarily consists of hands-on work in a variety of construction projects.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $0,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between 200 and 250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.