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 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 in 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner Construction Company