Insurance Coordinator at DPR Construction in Durham, NC

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary: Supports DPR Construction or affiliated entities in the management of insurance and surety compliance, contract review, and risk counseling activities. Coordinates with project, operations, and contracting teams, as well as external brokers and insurance partners, to ensure compliance with insurance requirements for prime contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements. Serves as a subject matter resource on construction insurance principles, ensuring consistent and compliant practices across assigned projects or entities.

Key Responsibilities: Reviews and advises on insurance provisions in contracts and subcontracts, escalating complex or high-risk issues to the National Insurance Team or Insurance Counsel as needed. Coordinates insurance and surety compliance activities, including requesting, reviewing and managing subcontractor and vendor insurance documentation, certificates of insurance, additional insured endorsements, and waiver requirements, and resolving discrepancies as appropriate Supports project teams Builder’s Risk, Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) enrollment and Documentation, and controlled insurance programs (CCIP/OCIP), including enrollment, compliance tracking, and collaboration with broker administrators. Maintains insurance records, tracking systems, and documentation to monitor coverage, expirations, and extensions, ensuring alignment with project requirements in Insurance Tracking HUB or designated tracking systems. Provides counseling and training to project and operations teams on insurance requirements, risk transfer principles, and best practices. Participates in regional and national insurance meetings to share updates, align practices, and contribute to the maintenance of DPR’s Best Builder Framework (BBF) and Toolbox content. Collaborates with other Insurance Analysts, Coordinators, and entity leaders to ensure consistent insurance practices across DPR and its subsidiaries.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience: 4–6 years of experience in insurance, construction risk management, or contract administration required. Experience with wrap-up insurance programs, bonding, or subcontractor insurance compliance preferred.

Certifications and Licenses: Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at http://www.dpr.com/careers.