Claims Administrator

About the Company: Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. ("Yonkers Contracting") is a general contractor focused on building infrastructure projects for public and private clients. A well-established construction organization, Yonkers Contracting possesses the technical, financial, and managerial strength built over seventy-eight years of continuous operation. Our core business lines encompass highways, bridges, rail, transit, water/wastewater and energy/environmental projects, and commercial developments. Yonkers works within all project delivery frameworks, including general contracting and design-build.

About the Role: Yonkers Contracting is seeking an experienced Claims Administrator to join our team immediately. This role requires experience in general and auto liability, workers' compensation, and property claims, and the administration of disability and Paid Family Leave claims. While construction industry experience is preferred, it is not mandatory.

This is a full-time, in-office position reporting to the AVP of Insurance/Risk Management. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in Claims Management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the intake and processing of all assigned claims (general liability, auto, worker's compensation, property, disability, paid family leave, and other related claims (“claims”)
• Serve as the primary contact for the Insurance Department in reporting all accidents
• Responsible for day-to-day contact with insurance companies and outside counsel for claims
• Assemble documents and information relating to claims litigation discovery in coordination with the Legal Department
• Liaison between Yonkers Contracting and claimants regarding eligibility and claim status
• Coordinate claims handling, settlements, and return to work options with management
• Responsible for status updates to appropriate internal employees
• Develop and distribute internal reports, tracking, and analytics
• Prepare Loss Run Reports for claims filed by or against the Company
• Pursue recovery of funds
• Coordinate responses to third-party subpoenas relating to claims and employment issues in coordination with the Legal Department
• As needed, assist the Legal Department with discovery responses and related matters for other types of claims
• Other duties as assigned
• Must meet requirements to work in the US (Form I-9)

Required Skills:

• Must have knowledge of worker's compensation, general liability, property, and automobile insurance regulations and have a general understanding of related litigation
• Must be able to read and interpret insurance documents and forms
• Must have good written, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Pay range: Annual salary range: $125,000-$140,000 based on experience, training, and education

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication; sit; talk, or hear, in person, in meetings, and by telephone; perform work on a computer and operate standard office equipment. Must be able to access department files, as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to read and interpret complex data, diligent time management and prioritization, and meeting various deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

"Yonkers Contracting policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Yonkers Contracting provides equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants without regard to employee’s or applicant’s actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture, hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ethnicity, immigration or citizenship status, alienage, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, pregnancy and related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, status as a veteran or active military service member, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, protected political activities, height, weight, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, and in accordance with applicable law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest." EEO/M/F/VET/DISAB/SO