Construction Insurance Administrator

The Wesson Group is a leading heavy civil and infrastructure contractor specializing in transportation, energy, and environmental projects. With a strong commitment to integrity, innovation, and sustainability, we deliver projects that strengthen communities and support long-term growth.

We are seeking a motivated Construction Insurance Administrator to join our team at our main office in Johnstown, New York. This is a full-time, salaried position. This role is 75% in-office, with flexibility to work remotely for the other 25%.

The Insurance Administrator reports directly to the Chief Financial Officerand is responsible for leading the company's insurance functions. This includes managing corporate and project-specific insurance programs, overseeing claims, facilitating subcontractor/vendor compliance, supporting prequalification, and administering our involvement in captive insurance programs.

Key Responsibilities

Insurance Program Management

• Manage procurement, renewal, and administration of all insurance policies, including general liability, builder's risk, auto, workers' compensation, property, cyber, and umbrella/excess coverages.
• Oversees the day-to-day management of our SDI (Subcontractors Default Insurance) program.
• Work closely with brokers and carriers to secure favorable policy terms, coverage, and premiums.
• Ensure policy documentation is current, organized, and distributed to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Captive Insurance Oversight

• Coordinate and manage all administrative aspects of the company's captive insurance program participation, including regulatory documentation, compliance reporting, and support during audits.
• Analyze claims history and reserve performance to optimize captive effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
• Serve as liaison with captive managers, reinsurers, and auditors.

Vendor Prequalification & Compliance

• Manage subcontractor and vendor prequalification processes, including safety records and insurance documentation.
• Utilize third-party systems such as COMPASS to collect, review, and track compliance.
• Resolve compliance holds in systems and maintain accurate records for audits and reporting.

Claims Management

• Oversee insurance claims from initiation to resolution, working with TPAs, carriers, and adjusters.
• Prepare regular claims reports for leadership.

Project Administration

• Support project teams in preparing insurance documentation and applications for new projects.
• Gather and analyze insurance requirements from owner contracts and project stakeholders.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Foster strong working relationships across internal teams: Safety, Operations, HR, and Accounting.
• Provide guidance on insurance requirements, compliance, and risk mitigation practices.
• Represent the company in insurance-related discussions with brokers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. CRIS or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in insurance management, ideally within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of commercial insurance markets, policy language, risk