TSIB Director - SDI & Program Risk

Division:

TSIB - Risk Services
Project Location(s):

Hollywood, FL 33025 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

12

Travel Involved:

10-20%

Job Type:

Regular

Job Classification:

Experienced

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Job Family:

Insurance and Claims

Compensation:

Salaried Exempt
Position Description
Turner Construction is one of the largest and most respected construction services companies in North America, delivering more than $20 billion in annual construction across thousands of projects worldwide.
Turner Surety & Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (TSIB) serves as the Claims Manager of record for Turner Construction and Flatiron Dragados. Construction risk is core to our platform, and we play a critical role in executing risk and claims strategies that protect project outcomes and financial performance.
We are seeking an experienced SDI Claims Director to lead the execution of Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) claims across Turner's national portfolio. This role is responsible for managing complex default events, supporting project teams in real time, and ensuring disciplined, consistent claim execution aligned with enterprise strategy.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on operational execution, project support, and team development.
Responsibilities
SDI Claims Execution & Default Management
Lead execution of SDI claims from initial notice through resolution, including investigation, documentation, mitigation, and recovery
Provide hands-on leadership during subcontractor default events, including terminations, performance failures, and completion exposures
Evaluate and validate cost-to-complete, replacement subcontractor strategies, and schedule impacts in coordination with project teams
Drive timely and effective resolution strategies, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation where necessary
Project & Operational Integration
Work directly with project teams (PXs, PMs, and field leadership) during active default scenarios
Provide real-time guidance on documentation, cost tracking, subcontractor transition, and recovery positioning
Ensure alignment between claims execution and project objectives to minimize disruption and financial exposure
Support field teams in navigating complex subcontractor performance issues and default escalation
Coordination with Legal, Risk, and Stakeholders
Partner closely with Turner Legal, Risk Management, and Operations to execute SDI strategy and ensure alignment on complex matters
Support coverage positioning and response to carrier inquiries or disputes in coordination with Legal
Engage with brokers, carriers, and reinsurers to facilitate claim execution and resolution
Coverage & Technical Expertise
Apply strong working knowledge of SDI policies, endorsements, and program structures
Analyze coverage triggers, notice requirements, and recovery pathways
Support consistent and defensible application of policy terms across the portfolio
Portfolio Execution & Governance
Drive consistent claim execution standards, documentation practices, and reporting across the SDI portfolio
Ensure accurate and timely data capture within RMIS and internal systems
Identify trends in subcontractor performance, default drivers, and recovery outcomes to inform broader risk discussions
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 3-4 SDI claims professionals
Provide hands-on guidance, prioritization, and technical support across active claims
Play a key role in developing next-generation SDI talent, including training, knowledge transfer, and capability building
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and execution-focused team environment
Skills & Experience
12-15+ years of construction claims experience, with significant exposure to SDI or surety-related claims, Bachelor's Degree required.

Demonstrated expertise managing subcontractor default events and complex completion exposures

Strong understanding of:

SDI policy structures and claims triggers

Construction contracts and subcontractor risk allocation

Cost-to-complete analysis and schedule impacts

Carrier and reinsurer dynamics

Proven leadership experience managing and developing claims professionals

Experience working directly with construction operations teams during active loss events

Proven ability to manage high-stakes, multi-party disputes

Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and decisively

Ability to operate independently in high-pressure, high-exposure environments

Preferred:
Background in construction law, surety, or risk management

JD, CPCU, ARM, or equivalent credentials

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -

minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor