The Role
Manage risk and insurance strategy for construction and operational risk across global real estate. Ensure compliance with safety standards and manage insurance programs and claims.
Summary Generated by Built In
Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.
A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.
Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Manager to lead risk and insurance strategy across our global real estate portfolio. This role is focused on managing construction and operational risk for mission-critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on large-scale projects supported by Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs).
Working cross-functionally with Real Estate, Development, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Operations, the Insurance Manager will play a key role in protecting asset value, ensuring compliance and alignment with lender requirements, lease obligations, and contractor/vendor risk transfer provisions.
This role serves as a key liaison with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to drive best-in-class insurance program performance and support the successful delivery and operation of assets.
Contractor & Risk Transfer Management
- Contractor & Risk Transfer Management
- Establish and enforce insurance requirements for contractors, consultants, and vendors.
- Review contracts, indemnification provisions, and certificates of insurance (COIs) to ensure proper risk transfer.
- Compliance & Operations
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, workers’ compensation, environmental, and insurance program requirements.
- Maintain documentation supporting safety, insurance compliance, and audit readiness.
Compliance & Operations
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, workers’ compensation, environmental, and insurance program requirements.
- Maintain documentation supporting safety, insurance compliance, and audit readiness.
Insurance Program Management
- Manage and optimize Property & Casualty insurance programs, including:
- General Liability
- Workers’ Compensation
- Umbrella / Excess Liability
- Builder’s Risk
- Inland Marine
- Pollution Liability (when applicable)
- Oversee compliance with OCIP / CCIP insurance program requirements.
- Ensure subcontractors maintain proper coverage and certificates of insurance (COIs).
- Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and underwriters to maintain appropriate coverage.
Claims & Loss Management
- Manage claims related to:
- Workers’ compensation injuries
- Third-party liability
- Property damage
- Construction defects
Construction Risk Management
- Review contracts, indemnification clauses, and insurance requirements before project commencement.
- Ensure proper risk transfer through subcontractor agreements.
- Evaluate exposures related to:
- Heavy equipment
- Fall hazards
- Trenching and excavation
- Electrical work
- Crane operations
- Confined spaces
- Implement risk controls consistent with industry best practices.
Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
Skills Required
- Experience in managing construction and operational risk
- Knowledge of insurance program management and compliance
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
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The Company
What We Do
Serverfarm is a unique data center developer and operator – and the global leader in Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS). For over 24 years, we’ve maximized operational efficiencies and managed critical IT infrastructure and environments for the world’s top enterprises. Our vision? To drive a new era of sustainable data center management and modernization forward so that enterprises can focus on innovation.
