Construction Risk Dispute Resolution Manager (Los Angeles)

Construction Risk Dispute Resolution Manager

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs is looking for a Construction Risk Dispute Resolution Manager to join our growing team in Los Angeles County and Orange County. In this claim management role, you'll play a pivotal part in driving smart risk strategies, resolving issues with confidence, and supporting project success from the ground up.

As a key contributor to our project success, you will :

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management Plan, utilizing risk management software to identify, analyze, and track potential program risk drivers
• Develop effective risk mitigation measures to diminish potential budget and schedule impacts on construction projects
• Manage program risk management / insurance to focus on issue resolution
• Oversee the Owner Controlled Insurance program (OCIP) Timely administer claims, including investigation, evaluation, and negotiation / recommendation of claim settlements
• Claims reporting to include data collection, analysis, documentation filings, etc.
• Research and coordinate with legal counsel for services when required for prosecution or defense of claims, compliance issues, contract review and insurance coverage
• Monitor the handling of services by legal counsel and approve legal budgeting and invoices
• Develop and maintain a procedure for tracking the status of pertinent statutory deadlines relating to stop payment notices and related enforcement actions

Here's what you'll need :

Ideally, you'll also have :

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried / exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $150,500.00 to $225,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 09, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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City State Country Los Angeles California United States