Risk Coordinator

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Risk Coordinator to join our Minneapolis team!

“Together We Make Dreams Real” – that is our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals and trade partners to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities. We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work, industry, and company values.

At Knutson, opportunities to shine happen daily. We value what makes you different and empower you to act on your ideas.

The Risk Coordinator will support the construction company’s risk management and loss prevention programs by partnering with field operations, safety teams, insurers, and internal stakeholders. You will be responsible for coordinating insurance requirements, tracking incidents and claims, managing certificates of insurance, and assisting with compliance efforts to reduce risk exposure across projects.

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Risk Management:

• Assist with organization-wide risk management policies and procedures and make recommendations to General Counsel and implement modifications as needed.
• Assist with internal risk insurance training as needed.
• Ensure consistent adherence to company risk management policies, procedures, and controls across all projects and teams.
• Ensure timely escalation of legal and risk‑related issues to the General Counsel when warranted.

Risk Management & Insurance:

• Coordinate the setup, tracking, and ongoing management of the Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) program, ensuring subcontractor compliance, accurate reporting, and alignment with contractual and risk mitigation requirements.
• Coordinate the setup, tracking, and ongoing management of Builders Risk Insurance programs, ensuring appropriate coverage, compliance with contractual requirements, and alignment with project risk profiles.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and tracking of Certificates of Insurance (COIs) from subcontractors and vendors. Verify subcontractor compliance with contractual insurance requirements
• Assist in maintaining insurance policies, endorsements, renewals, and coverage documentation.
• Support audits related to insurance, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and general liability

Claims Coordination:

• Timely submission and coordination of incident reports with appropriate insurance carriers.
• Serve as a liaison between field teams, insurance carriers, brokers, adjusters, and third-party administrators
• Track open claims for all insurance policies and maintain updated records
• Assist with claim investigations and provide documentation as needed
• Assist General Counsel with claims as needed

Data, Reporting, & Documentation:

• Ensure the accuracy and ongoing management of risk and claims data, including databases, spreadsheets, and supporting files.
• Prepare reports on incidents, claim costs, insurance compliance, and loss trends.
• Support leadership with data for insurance renewals and risk review meetings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, HR, Accounting, and Legal teams.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on insurance and risk-related processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Delivers The Knutson Experience to both internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Participation and completion in scheduled and applicable safety training, as determined by the company.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Safety, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in risk management, insurance coordination, construction operations, or safety support
• Experience in a construction, industrial, or heavy civil environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation, general liability, auto, and umbrella insurance programs

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding level of professionalism and ability to represent Knutson Construction to the community and communicate that culture consistently through all relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate both inside and outside of the organization
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, and analytical skills
• Thorough understanding of policies and best practices of risk management
• Computer proficiency required including a strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong technical aptitude
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of integrity and dependability required
• Highly organized and able to effectively multitask, juggle competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Must maintain confidentiality of all matters relating to the company

Additional Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Based Career Advancement
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flex Fridays
• 401k w/Company Match
• Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
• Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Projected Minimum Base Salary per year $68,000

Projected Maximum Base Salary per year $105,000