Director of Contract & Insurance Administration
Schochet is seeking an experienced Director of Contract & Insurance Administration to lead the Company's contract procurement and insurance program management. This involves oversight of service agreement and insurance claims management, and risk-management initiatives across a portfolio of approximately 40 residential properties.
This is a key role that works closely with a variety of key roles, including senior management, property teams, clients, vendors and contractors, insurance brokers and carriers, and other business partners.
The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of commercial insurance, contract administration, and claims management, along with the ability to develop practical processes that protect the Company while supporting efficient property operations.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Administration
- Oversee contracts across the Company's residential property portfolio and ensure compliance with company, legal, and insurance requirements.
- Coordinate contract execution and legal review as needed.
- Maintain contract records, renewal dates, standardized service agreements and insurance requirements.
Insurance Program Management
- Serve as the Company's primary liaison with insurance brokers and carriers and coordinate annual renewals.
- Review insurance proposals, coverage options, premiums, deductibles, and broker recommendations.
- Coordinate insurance requirements for acquisitions, refinancing, development, construction, and other major projects.
- Oversee significant property, general liability, and other insurance claims from reporting through resolution.
Contract Risk Transfer & Vendor Compliance
- Review significant contracts for appropriate insurance and indemnification provisions.
- Manage vendor certificates of insurance and monitor compliance with insurance and risk-transfer requirements.
- Work with Operations to address vendor and contractor compliance issues.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in commercial insurance, risk management, claims, brokerage, P&C insurance, contract/procurement administration, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Commercial real estate or multifamily housing experience strongly preferred, including experience managing significant property and/or liability claims.
- Familiarity with property, general liability, umbrella/excess liability, workers' compensation, cyber, professional liability, builder's risk, and other commercial coverages.
- Experience working with insurance brokers, carriers, adjusters, attorneys, contractors, and property-management professionals.
Why Schochet?
For more than 50 years, Schochet has built a culture centered on professional growth, collaboration, and long-term employee relationships. You'll join a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about developing and preserving quality housing and strengthening the communities we serve.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:
Health • Dental • 401(k) • 3 weeks of vacation accrued • 12 paid holidays • 5 sick days • 3 personal days • Additional employee perks
Ready to Join our Team?
Please submit your resume to [email protected]. For more information, contact Robin at 617-398-5144 or visit Schochet.
Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required. Schochet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in commercial insurance, risk management, claims, insurance brokerage, contract administration, procurement, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance
- Experience managing property and/or general liability claims
- Experience reviewing contracts, insurance requirements, indemnification, and risk-transfer provisions
- Experience working with insurance brokers, carriers, adjusters, attorneys, contractors, and vendors
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
- Commercial real estate or multifamily housing experience
- Successful completion of pre-employment background screening and drug testing
What We Do
The Schochet Companies is a full-service real estate development and management company that owns and/or manages apartments and commercial space throughout New England, specializing in mixed-use and affordable housing.
