Sr. Risk Control Consultant

Senior Risk Control Consultant – Property

Subject Matter Expert | Full-Time | Travel Required

Position Overview

A well-established organization is seeking a Senior Risk Control Consultant with experience in property risk management, facilities management, building systems, or construction. This individual will assess property exposures, conduct facility screenings, identify potential hazards, and recommend practical loss-prevention strategies to protect buildings and public facilities.

The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Property Risk Assessment & Loss Prevention

• Review property records, building construction, appraisals, maintenance records, renovations, and claims history to identify risks.

• Conduct onsite property screenings to identify hazards, maintenance concerns, and potential loss exposures.

• Document findings, take photographs, and prepare reports with actionable recommendations and priorities.

• Evaluate roofing, drainage, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, utilities, building exteriors, and grounds.

• Review construction, renovation, and property improvement plans from a loss-prevention perspective.

• Identify when specialized engineering, architectural, or environmental evaluations are needed.

Risk Guidance & Preventive Maintenance

• Recommend preventive maintenance, inspection, documentation, and loss-mitigation practices.

• Review claims and loss trends to identify recurring issues and higher-risk conditions.

• Address regional exposures, including severe weather, freezing temperatures, snow and ice, water intrusion, roofing issues, and mechanical or electrical failures.

• Coordinate specialty assessments, communicate findings, and track follow-up actions.

• Support proactive property protection and long-term facility maintenance strategies.

Program Development & Collaboration

• Help improve property screening procedures, assessment protocols, reporting standards, and escalation guidelines.

• Collaborate with claims, underwriting, risk control, facility representatives, and outside consultants.

• Develop training materials and educational resources on property risks and loss prevention.

• Stay current on emerging property exposures, building technologies, and facilities management practices.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, building science, facilities management, civil or mechanical engineering, or a related field. Equivalent technical training and relevant experience will also be considered.

• At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:

• Facilities or building maintenance management

• Construction management or building inspection

• Property risk control or loss prevention

• Building engineering or building systems operations

• Public works or municipal facilities management

• Certifications such as CFM, FMP, CSP, or ARM are highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of building systems, property maintenance, facility operations, and common property loss exposures.

• Ability to identify and document concerns involving roofing, drainage, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, building exteriors, and grounds.

• Experience reviewing property records, photographs, plans, maintenance information, appraisals, and claims history.

• Ability to identify when specialized technical expertise is needed and coordinate appropriate referrals.

• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital photography, electronic records, and reporting tools. CMMS experience is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.

• Willingness to travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays.

• Ability to conduct visual site screenings involving walking, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Comfortable working in offices, facilities, construction sites, and outdoor environments.

To Apply

Send your resume to Jennifer.Thompson@gogpac.com.

Jennifer Thompson Sr. Director – Recruiter | gpac 605-610-3041 Jennifer.Thompson@gogpac.com