Insurance Defense Attorney - Construction & Engineering (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell • Kansas City, MO • 2h ago

Description

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm delivering integrated design-build solutions across aviation, energy, water, manufacturing, federal, and commercial markets. We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney with deep expertise in claims and litigation concerning construction, engineering, and professional liability matters to support our growing portfolio of complex, technical projects.

Role Overview

This attorney will manage claims and litigation involving construction project claims, accidents, delays, and property damage as well as design claims including alleged errors and omissions and professional negligence. The role blends traditional insurance defense litigation with a business facing role requiring a close working relationship with engineers, architects, project managers, and insurance professionals to evaluate, manage and resolve claims. This position manages not only legal exposure, but also controls litigation costs, and protects the firm's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Claims Management

Manage a portfolio of construction claims, professional liability, and property damage claims from initial investigation through resolution.

Develop litigation strategies and manage outside counsel through discovery, depositions, and the preparations for mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Mange, direct, and evaluate outside counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality representation of the company.

Technical & Forensic Analysis

Partner with in-house engineers, architects, and technical experts to analyze project documentation to determine root causes of claims.

Review drawings, specifications, change orders, schedules, daily logs, and site records to assess strategies for cost effect solutions related to project management, liability and damages.

Support the engagement of experts and the preparation of expert reports.

Insurance & Contractual Risk

Analyze insurance policies (CGL, Builder's Risk, Professional Liability) to determine coverage, additional insured status, and indemnity obligations.

Advise on contract language, risk allocation, and project execution issues to prevent disputes and reduce exposure.

Coordinate with insurers, adjusters, and brokers on claim strategy and reporting.

Resolution & Negotiation

Lead settlement evaluations, participate in mediations, and negotiate cost-effective resolutions.

Utilize ADR methods to resolve disputes efficiently and minimize business disruption.

Risk Mitigation & Advisory

Provide proactive guidance to project teams on OSHA compliance, safety incidents, documentation practices, and claims prevention.

Identify trends and recommend process improvements, technology solutions, and training to reduce future claims.

Qualifications

JD ABA Accredited Juris Doctor degree and 7 years combined legal experience practicing law at a firm, corporate legal department or equivalent government agency practice which would have involved hands-on contract negotiations and dispute resolution required.

Previous experience in the construction industry involving construction and engineering design professional law, including design-build, EPC, equipment procurement and joint ventures is preferred.

Must maintain a comprehensive knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws, regulations, rulings, interpretations and court decisions as they affect the company and industries served.

Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiations and dispute resolution.

Must be able to prioritize responsibilities to manage a large workload with very tight timelines.

Ability to work in teams and demonstrated leadership and organization skills as an accomplished mentor and team builder.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be detail- oriented, have a strong work ethic and professional.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Administrative/Office Support

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 260832

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MJ #COR

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