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