2027 Confidential Client Associate, Construction Risk Engineer
The 2027 Confidential Client Associate, Construction Risk Engineer is an entry-level role focused on supporting construction risk control and consulting activities within Confidential Client's Risk Consulting division. The position involves assisting project teams with construction site coordination, risk assessments, loss analysis, and client communications, while participating in a comprehensive two-year development program designed to build technical expertise and professional growth in the insurance and construction risk industry.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate to support construction risk and safety work in a two‑year Associate development program. This role is ideal for recent graduates who want hands-on exposure to construction risk control, loss analysis, and HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) practices while receiving structured technical training, cohort-based learning, mentoring and career development.
What You’ll Do
- Assist Risk Consultants and field staff with day‑to‑day construction project support.
- Track project reports, recommendations, documents and schedules for construction teams.
- Support communication between office staff, subcontractors and on‑site personnel.
- Participate in site visits, observe construction methods and learn site safety practices.
- Assist with risk assessment tracking, basic loss analysis and claim tracking.
- Perform administrative tasks to support project delivery and client reporting.
- Attend trainings, cohort sessions and meetings as part of the two‑year development program.
- Complete other entry‑level duties as assigned to support the project team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferred majors: construction management, safety, environmental health, engineering).
- Strong academic record (GPA 3.0 or above).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Basic analysis skills to review loss data and identify trends.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to pursue industry credentials (e.g., ASP, CHST, ARM, CRIS) within 12 months.
- Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (or Authorized Construction Trainer) or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to access remote job locations, climb ladders, work at heights and traverse difficult terrain when required.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Strong willingness to learn, follow instructions and work under supervision.
- No current or future employment‑based sponsorship available; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $65,000 to $80,000 per year (offer will depend on skills and other factors). The role may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program.
- Confidential Client provides a comprehensive benefits package (details available on the employer’s careers site). The disclosed range may be adjusted for geographic differential in the hiring location.
- Program features: structured technical training, cohort collaboration, mentoring and executive engagement to accelerate early‑career development.
Work location & Type
- Job location: Manhattan, NY (role is posted as TELECOMMUTE/remote with required occasional travel to job sites).
- Employment type: Full‑time.
Keywords & skills (high‑priority)
- Construction Risk Associate
- Construction Risk Engineer
- Entry‑level construction assistant
- Risk control consultant
- HSE / construction safety
- OSHA 10 / OSHA 30
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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