Protecting our clients’ interests isn’t always easy. It can keep you pretty busy. Details, e-mails, phone calls, and paperwork are all part of the job. If dotting your i’s, crossing your t’s, and going out of your way for people is part of who you are, you should consider working with us. As leading construction consultants, we’re a team of dedicated, driven people who perform all manner of surety claims handling, insurance claims handling, construction management, and construction defect services. If you have experience in the surety, fidelity, construction/engineering, construction defect, or litigation support fields, your proven diligence and track record of going the extra mile for clients could just find a home with us. In addition to great people, a competitive salary, and great benefits, you’ll also have the chance to grow with a rapidly growing company.

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGES

Guardian is a privately held company offering competitive pay, an array of company benefits, and an environment where teamwork, ongoing professional development, continuous improvement, and exceptional service are valued and rewarded. Benefits package includes:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Voluntary long-term disability plan
401(K) and company profit sharing
Paid vacation days
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Paid personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Travel reimbursement
Advancement opportunities

Senior Surety Consultant: Engineer

Bel Air, Maryland; Remote for Right Individual

The Senior Surety Consultant partners with and supports the work of the company’s Vice President of Surety, including representing the company’s unique capabilities to current and prospective clients. Whether you possess a civil or structural engineering background or a claims administration background, this position owns the client relationship for assigned business, solves all manner of problems, and works diligently to achieve client satisfaction. This individual will partner with management to ensure all surety claims, including performance, payment, and commercial bonds, are handled expeditiously and in accordance with the law, company policy, and its industry-leading standards of efficiency and integrity. With a deep knowledge of the various bond types and the surety, construction, and engineering industries, the right person to soar in this role is an experienced, polished, and driven individual who thoroughly understands the business of bonds, the discipline of business development, and the principles and practices of construction claims administration.

Drawing upon a combination of professional skills, managerial talents, personal qualities, and relationship-building experience, the right candidate will help usher in the company’s next phase of growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the company’s Vice President – Surety in all aspects of client outreach, technical/field personnel oversight, and division management
Serve as the face of the organization to clients and the greater construction claims community
Participate in trade shows, webinars, and other industry events
Analyze industry trends and data; anticipate problems and client needs
Compose and compile reports, presentations, industry articles, and white papers
Support the current head of surety claims when needed on various claim investigations, subrogations, recoveries, and on internal initiatives
Perform construction site visits to assess status and progress and to foster positive relations with all parties
Assist in the preparation and proofreading of reports, RFPs, correspondence, filings, etc.
Assist in the recruitment of technical personnel
Assist in the development of new markets, products, and services
Willingness to learn and grow in all aspects of sales, surety and construction claims, management, etc.
As contributions and competencies become evidenced, be willing to tackle new challenges and take on even more company and division responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree required, PE – civil or structural
7-10 years’ (or more!) progressively responsible experience within the industry – additional construction claims, construction field experience, or claim handling experience is beneficial
Demonstrated supervisory/managerial proficiency
Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Proven communication skills, both orally and in writing
Track record of creating relationships of influence
Consummate discretion, organization, professionalism

This overview is not intended to provide a comprehensive description of the role or the duties that may be assigned to any particular incumbent.

Kindly submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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