Job Summary

Builders Mutual Insurance Company, based in Raleigh, NC, is a leader in providing insurance for home builders in the Southeast and is 'A' rated by A.M. Best. We have been rated one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Triangle area and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including company-paid health, dental, life, and disability coverage for employees. We offer professional development opportunities and the satisfaction of working for an industry leader.

We have an immediate vacancy for an IT Project Manager. The Project Manager (PM) will manage large-scale, enterprise IT projects as well as support and mentor the business units in project management and project process. The PM will work with the CIO, IT Directors and business owners to initiate, manage and complete projects. The PM will be responsible for overall project schedule and communication and will perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities within the first six months of employment

• Manage the Policy Processing Migration Project from the testing phase through implementation

• Manage all change requests and requirements related to the project

• Oversee vendor engagement

• Provide on-going risk management and escalation if necessary

• Update schedule/plan on regular basis and provide timely and accurate status reporting to all levels in the company

• Meet weekly with project team to assign action items, gain status and identify project risks

• Execute communication plan

• Update project budget monthly

• Develop scope and planning for newly identified projects

• Provide support where necessary for  IT initiatives and/or short-term projects as assigned by the Director

On-going responsibilities

• Manage multiple business critical and IT projects of varying size simultaneously

• Lead projects with tight deadlines to on-time and on-budget deliveries

• Develop project schedules, projects plans and budgets using tools such as Microsoft Project

• Develop communication plans and communications to projects teams, stakeholders and sponsors

• Schedule and conduct project team meetings for all ongoing projects

• Provide project leadership to project team members and across IT organization

• Plan, schedule and facilitate reviews of key software project lifecycle milestones

• Ensure that Project Management tools and methodologies are appropriately applied

• Ability to identify resistance, welcome constructive conflict, and build solutions

• Motivate and energize team members and the business community with the Project Management vision

• Oversee and maintain liaison between all parties concerned with the project to facilitate any changes or modifications and to facilitate resolution of project problems including vendors

Job Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must currently hold Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Strong familiarity with the software development lifecycle practices and project methodologies

• Several years of experience with MS Project or MS Project Server and all MS Office applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven vendor management skills

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills required

• Must be a strong role model capable of promoting project management processes.
• Excellent attitude and ability to work with all levels of business and IT Management

Job Preferences

• CSC PointIN System experience

• Property and Casualty insurance or related experience

Additional Information

Related experience, or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Resumes may be reviewed in the order they are received.

Builders Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Grade: 24

Job Summary

Builders Mutual Insurance Company, based in Raleigh, NC, is a leader in providing commercial insurance in the Southeast and is “A” rated by A.M. Best.  We have been rated one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Triangle area and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including company-paid health, dental, life, and disability coverage for employees.  We offer career paths, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of working for an industry leader.

We have an immediate vacancy for a Commercial Lines Rater. This position is a great way to be introduced to the multiple facets of the insurance industry. The Commercial Lines Rater assigns the appropriate rating to policies and issues 5-10 complete and accurate policies per day. This position may start as a temp-to-hire, with the temporary period not to exceed 90 days.

Duties include:

• Review underwriting files for accuracy and completeness
• Enter data into basic contract screen
• Allocate funds received to proper line of business
• Apply the appropriate rating rules
• Code commercial line policies
• Process approved endorsements
• Check rating worksheet for accuracy, referring to Commercial Lines
• Manual (CLM) as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred with at least two years customer service experience in an insurance environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer (MS Office), data entry, and customer service skills required.
• Experience with and/or ability to learn insurance industry imaging and policy management systems is required.
  

Job Preferences

• Insurance rating experience preferred.
• Good working knowledge of the technical aspects of each line of the insurance business.
• Strong preference for bilingual (English/Spanish) incumbents.
• May hire at the higher end of the Rater I position contingent upon education and job experience.
  

Additional Information

• Resumes may be reviewed in the order they are received.
• PRINCIPALS ONLY.
• No phone calls please.
• Builders Mutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.