Risk Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-20
Cumming
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


San Diego
California
92101
United States


Position Title: Risk Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

Req Id: JR101131

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Risk Manager position supports risk mitigation through identification and analysis of pertinent project documentation, scenarios and industry practices. This includes responsibility for all aspects of property and liability insurance, group benefits, tort liability, worker's compensation, and employee injury prevention for a higher education client in San Diego.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Identifies and evaluates all District programs, projects, and facilities to identify liabilities and exposure and to develop loss-control programs.
  • Develops specifications for the procurement of insurance.
  • Represents the District in consultations and negotiations with employee organizations, insurance companies, and consultants regarding liability, workers' compensation, and property and casualty coverage.
  • Recommends insurance plans and carriers to District administration.
  • Investigates, determines disposition, and approves settlement of workers' compensation, property, and liability claims against the District within authorized limitations.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains a program of risk avoidance which includes a staff training and development component.
  • Confers with District attorneys on legal matters related to risk management such as insurance contract negotiations and provisions, the preparation of cases for presentation at hearings and trials, and the settlement of claims.
  • Represents the District in small claims court actions related to risk management.
  • Monitors budget allocations for premiums and claims adjudication.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

  • Experience with basic project documentation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management and controls.
  • Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
  • Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
  • Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
  • Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
  • Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
  • Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BA/BS in Civil/Structure/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, finance, law or related field

Experience: 3-5+ years in construction industry

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.


The salary range for this full-time role is $102,300.00-$136,433.35 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program


About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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