Insurance & Contract Specialist
Michels
Houston, TX · Posted October 2, 2026
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About the job
Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 12,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves our lives. Find out how a career as a Insurance & Contract Specialist can change yours.
The Insurance & Contract Specialist plays a key role in supporting all insurance and contract-related activities within a heavy civil construction environment. Working with minimal supervision, this individual reviews insurance provisions within contracts, manages insurance-related documentation, and maintains a strong understanding of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) and Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP). Success in this role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to effectively prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Michels?
We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
We are family owned and operated
We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
We offer a comprehensive benefits program including (Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan):
Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan
Why you?
You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
You relish new challenges and evolving technology
You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
You look forward to high-level responsibility opportunities
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive reviews of initial contracts, identifying key benefits, risks, and potential disadvantages; exercise independent judgment in evaluating contract terms, making recommendations, and coordinating legal and insurance reviews to support informed business decisions
Oversee all project specific insurance coverages throughout the lifecycle of the project, the respective extended reporting period and/or completed operations period
Evaluate and manage Owner supplied (i.e., builders’ risk, OCIP) and other project specific insurance policies to ensure the adequacy of such coverage and to identify any gaps in coverage; recommend alternatives and solutions. Manage and track enrollments in project specific insurance programs
Assist with the procurement of appropriate contract specific insurance coverages to comply with contract insurance requirements, joint venture bids, builders risk insurance and accompanying certificates of insurance
Present insurance coverage issues related to construction contracts, lease agreements, subcontract agreements and consultant agreements to management
Analyze and understand insurable risks and potential risk mitigation opportunities; interact with project teams to ensure coordination between project activities, exposures, and appropriate insurance coverages
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team
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