Construction Insurance and Loss Control Specialist

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Job Summary

The University of Michigan is searching for an experienced and strategic OCIP & Builder's Risk Control Specialist to lead safety and risk mitigation initiatives for university construction projects under the Rolling OCIP program. Reporting to the OCIP & MBR Insurance Program Manager, this role collaborates across project teams, contractors, and insurance partners to ensure compliance, reduce risk exposures, and support the university's commitment to safe and sustainable construction practices.

Role/Function:

The Construction Insurance Loss Control Specialist provides essential leadership in safety and risk mitigation for university construction projects operating under the Rolling OCIP program. Reporting directly to the Construction Insurance Program Manager, this role designs, implements, and enforces safety protocols in collaboration with project teams, contractors, and insurance partners, ensuring both compliance and the proactive reduction of risk exposures.

Key responsibilities include administering safety protocols, reviewing contractor compliance, monitoring workers' compensation and general liability claim activity, and conducting site inspections to identify hazards and deliver actionable risk assessment reports. The Specialist leads builder's risk mitigation programs (addressing critical exposures like fire/hot work, water damage, site security, and structural stability), provides site-specific safety training to contractors and project staff, and supports insurance underwriting with accurate technical risk data. This position's expertise in OSHA 1926 standards, construction best practices, and insurance policy terminology is crucial for maintaining safe worksites and ensuring OCIP's effectiveness.

The Loss Control Specialist acts as a bridge between construction stakeholders, insurance carriers, and university leadership, upholding U-M's dedication to safe, sustainable building practices and risk management excellence.

Responsibilities*

• Administer safety protocols, review contractor compliance, and monitor workers' compensation and general liability claims to ensure OCIP/Wrap-Up program effectiveness.
• Lead builder's risk mitigation activities, including site assessments for fire/hot work, water damage prevention, site security, and structural stability.
• Conduct on-site inspections, identify hazards, create risk assessment reports, and provide actionable recommendations to project teams.
• Deliver site-specific safety training such as toolbox talks and technical guidance to contractors and project staff.
• Support underwriting efforts by providing technical risk data to insurance partners for risk selection and pricing.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards, construction best practices, and insurance policy terminology.
• Utilize remote inspection technologies where appropriate to maximize efficiency and ensure comprehensive risk evaluation.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10+ years' experience in construction safety management, loss control, or risk engineering.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), associate in risk management (ARM), or Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA 1926 standards, modern construction techniques, and insurance policy structures.
• Strong analytical abilities, effective communication for stakeholder management, and proficiency in remote inspection tools or technologies.
• Ability to train, mentor, and support the continuous improvement of safety practices within diverse project teams.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.