Risk Manager – Telecom Construction

Focus: Cost Control & Litigation Management (GL & Auto Claims)

Position Summary
The Risk Manager is responsible for controlling risk exposure and minimizing financial loss for a telecommunications construction company, with primary responsibility for major insurance claims ( GL&Auto)

This role plays a critical part in claims cost containment, litigation oversight, and insurance spend management, working closely with carriers, counsel, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Claims & Litigation Management

• Manage general liability and auto claims from intake through resolution, including litigated matters

• Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel, insurance carriers, adjusters, and TPAs

• Oversee litigation strategy, monitor defense counsel performance, and ensure cases are handled efficiently

• Review pleadings, discovery, settlement demands, and litigation budgets

• Participate in settlement negotiations to achieve timely and cost-effective resolutions

• Ensure claims are properly reserved and escalated when exposure increases

Cost Control & Financial Oversight

• Actively manage legal spend and claim-related costs, including reviewing invoices and challenging unnecessary or excessive billing

• Track claim trends, loss ratios, and litigation outcomes to identify cost drivers

• Implement strategies to reduce claim frequency, severity, and legal expenses

• Work with carriers to control reserves, negotiate settlements, and close claims efficiently

• Support insurance renewals by providing loss data, claim analysis, and cost mitigation strategies

Risk & Contract Oversight

• Review contracts, indemnification language, and insurance requirements to limit exposure

• Ensure proper certificates of insurance and coverage compliance for subcontractors

• Identify operational and fleet-related risk exposures and recommend corrective actions

Reporting & Collaboration

• Prepare regular reports on claim status, litigation exposure, legal spend, and cost savings

• Partner with operations, safety, and leadership teams to reduce risk and prevent future losses

• Educate internal teams on claims reporting procedures and risk reduction best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, claims, or litigation management within construction, telecom, or infrastructure

• Strong expertise in general liability and commercial auto claims, including litigated matters

• Proven experience managing legal spend and cost containment initiatives

• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, insurance carriers, and senior leadership

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Telecom or utility construction background

• Fleet and driver-related claims experience

• Experience managing high-risk insurance programs and complex claims portfolios