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Loss Control Consultant - Construction

Starr Insurance · Chicago, IL · $100,000–$150,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The role has about 35 percent overnight travel and you manage your own schedule. How do you stay organized and productive?

What they are checking: Self-direction and planning, since the schedule is largely their own responsibility.

Tell me about a time you identified a risk on a project that others had missed.

What they are checking: Technical sharpness and the confidence to raise issues on complex projects.

What best practices have you seen that really reduce losses on large construction sites?

What they are checking: Practical knowledge they can share, since compiling best practices is part of the role.

What would you do

A contractor disagrees with your recommendation on hot work controls. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Ability to persuade clients with reasons and practical options, not just rules.

You're surveying a project with a following insurer present who has a different view of the risk. What do you do?

What they are checking: Professional collaboration with other carriers while keeping an independent assessment.

About the work

Most of this role is on-site surveys and risk evaluation for Starr Tech clients. Walk me through a construction project survey from start to finish.

What they are checking: A complete survey method, since surveys and risk evaluation make up most of the job.

How does your assessment change between a building project and a petrochemical or energy project?

What they are checking: Breadth across the risk classifications the posting lists, from civil work to process industries.

What are the biggest builders risk exposures you look for on a large project, like water damage or fire during construction?

What they are checking: Knowledge of the hazards that drive property losses during construction.

How do you write an internal report for underwriters versus an external report for the client or other insurers?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust tone and content for different audiences, as the posting requires.

How do you review a project's construction schedule and methods for property risk?

What they are checking: Understanding of how sequencing and methods create or reduce exposure during construction.

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The full job description

As published by Starr Insurance.

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. Duties and Responsibilities: · On-site surveys (45%) and risk evaluation (25%) of existing and prospective Starr Tech clients, compiling critical technical data/best practices (20%), and attending client meetings (10%) Company Car. · Position requires 35% of overnight travel or stay (Hybrid). · Engineer will be responsible for maintaining own schedule- monitored by the North American Construction Property Manager. · Primary responsibility is to conduct risk assessments for small, medium and large projects of varying risk classifications (buildings, civil infrastructure, energy, chemical, petrochemical, process industries) · Responsible for producing narrative risk assessment loss control internal reports for the underwriting team and external risk reports for the client and/or follow insurers. · Conduct plan reviews and provide guidance to underwriting staff as respects risk quality / insurability. · Maintain up-to-date loss control systems (ELCS) data. Skills/Experience Required: · College graduate with strong communication and relationship skills – preferably Civil, Construction, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering degree · Degree from an accredited engineering program is desired although relevant industry experience will be considered. Some prior experience with insurance loss control would provide a background in risk assessment concepts and industry standards. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Strong computer system skills. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 - $150,000. Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

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