Group Underwriting Manager jobs in Washington

JOB SUMMARY:

Group Managers will provide direction and leadership for the assigned work program across all phases of the project lifecycle. This position is responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence, financial management, team leadership, and relationship management with all stakeholders, driving the contracting and business development and comprehensive risk management in order to meet or exceed all contractual and financial targets. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Liberty. The position requires organization, a motivational attitude and independent work ethic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates the complete business development strategy to increase work program growth that is aligned with organizational goals and KPI’s by identifying opportunities for new business development. Leverages broad knowledge of client relationships, staff availability, overall market strategy, and ultimately, win strategy.
• Serves as the primary client relationship executive at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client. Builds and maintains long-term relationships with new and existing target clients to build new business opportunities and cultivate repeat wins.
• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Assists senior and executive management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices, and policies within the work program.
• Provides strategic direction to team members in light of broader work program strategic plans across all areas of project lifecycle.
• Serves as escalation point for all project, financial, business development, contractual and client relationship risks for the work program relative to contractual obligations. Resolves escalated project, staffing, financial, schedule, contractual, subcontractor and client relationship issues throughout project lifecycle.
• Builds close relationships with the subcontractor community to develop long-term partners. Drives the selection process of qualified subcontractors to achieve targeted project results. Develops and executes overall subcontractor strategy for work program success.
• Participates in preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level. Leads internal team and collaborates with external partners to develop contractual obligations, such as estimates, schedules, staffing plan and business plan.
• Oversee and assess all components of project review throughout the life cycle of the project to ensure contractual obligations are met and to hold team members accountable to all expectations.
• Ensure staffing levels are sufficient, relative to contractual commitments, schedules, and constraints. Plans and adapts resource management as needed to ensure proper staffing levels and results.
• Assumes an influential leadership role in the community and industry through networking, representing the organization on boards, and serving as the face of the organization to help promote the interests of the company.
• Responsible for completing any other duties and tasks as assigned by management.
• Represent and protect the interest of Liberty.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires high level of analytical skills, ethical behavior, security of sensitive information and maintaining company confidentiality.
• Strong aptitude for financial systems with proven ability to define problems, collect data and develop an action plan.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products and the ability to research and maneuver on the web.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Requires regular attendance and timeliness, reporting all scheduled and non-scheduled absences to Manager and Human Resource.
• Respectful of each employee’s area of responsibility, embracing positive relationships, and being aware of the need for all employees to perform the essential functions of their job with minimal interruptions.
• Ability to work independently, setting priorities, utilizing efficient time management skills to ensure all essential functions are performed in an accurate and timely manner within the work week schedule.
• Ability to develop procedural protocol for reoccurring responsibilities/tasks, establishing an efficient routine, streamlining processes, taking ownership of essential functions, and communicating processes with manager utilizing minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate oral and written, with concise and complete information, researching issues as necessary, proposing options if applicable, ensuring minimal impact on co-workers and customers. Best judgment should be practiced for those issues that need immediate attention.
• Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects from start to finish.
• Thorough knowledge and application for corporate risk management policies.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work.
• Ability to complete estimating and productivity analysis.
• Abide by corporate and division policies and procedures and familiarizing yourself with Liberty’s Employee Handbook.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of ten years in construction management.
• Minimum of five years in personnel management.
• Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams.
• Construction Management or additional work experience necessary
• PMP Certification
• PgMP Certification; or ability to obtain within 90 days
• OSHA 30

Liberty Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires and employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.