Senior Insurance & Risk Specialist

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world.

With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Corporate Services team and support our construction operations by applying your expertise to various Corporate Services business initiatives. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

The Technical Specialist, Insurance serves as a subject matter expert, providing specialized guidance and in-depth technical expertise to support the design, execution, and ongoing management of Graham’s insurance program. As a key resource, the role supports both day-to-day and escalated matters such as coverage interpretation, contractual risk allocation, and claims strategy.

The Technical Specialist supports the Director by contributing to strategic insurance decisions, monitoring industry developments and regulatory changes, and building team capability through mentoring and technical training.

Technical Expertise

• Participate in complex contract reviews and project specific risk assessments and contract reviews, providing technical guidance on risk-related contract provisions, risk transfer strategies, coverage structure, and appropriate risk controls to mitigate uninsurable risk exposures
• Supporting the development and resolution complex or disputed claim, providing input on claims strategy, coverage interpretations, reserve adequacy, and settlement negotiations
• Conduct due diligence on risk and insurance issues for M&A transactions
• Prepare technical analyses to support coverage placements inclusive of traditional insurance and captive insurance placements, and recommend appropriate coverage structure, limits, terms, and retention levels
• Assist with the preparation and validation of exposure data, insurance applications, loss runs, and any other data or documentation required to be provided to any underwriters in connection with the renewal of the company’s corporate insurance program

Technical Coaching & Leadership

• Act as a resource for the Director, providing technical insight and subject matter expertise that informs strategic decisions, insurance program structure, and stakeholder communications
• Provide guidance, direction and coaching to the risk management team by developing technical resources and learning materials, sharing insights from industry developments, and facilitating risk managing training sessions
• Provide training, education, and ongoing support to project and operational teams on risk and insurance matters
• Support the Director by contributing to budgeting, resource planning, employee performance evaluations and development goals

Insurance Program Strategy Support

• Monitor insurance program effectiveness, claims trends, market dynamics, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to identify gaps or inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives such as expanding coverage lines, refining risk appetite, or evaluating alternative risk financing structures

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Build strong relationships with corporate and operational teams to support compliance, enhance insurance awareness, and improve the overall effectiveness of the insurance program
• Perform quality control audits by reviewing insurance policy documentation, endorsements, and coverage structures for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with binding instructions
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of smarter…