Director of Contract and Insurance Administration

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 here. For more information, contact Robin or visit Schochet.

Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required. Schochet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schochet is a full-service real estate development and management company who owns and/or manages more than 6,000 apartments and 125,000 square feet of commercial space throughout New England. Headquartered in Braintree, MA, the company employs close to 200 professionals and has developed, owned, and/or managed in excess of 7,000 apartments and 600,000 square feet of retail and commercial space throughout New England and on the West Coast since its formation by Jay R. Schochet in 1973.

A seamless, integrated real estate company that leverages the synergies derived from a high level of expertise in all of the key disciplines of real estate development, investing, and property management, Schochet delivers comprehensive services to its owned portfolio as well as a growing list of partners.

Schochet’s development and investment experience ranges from structuring complex affordable housing transactions to developing and managing market rate housing running the gamut from workforce to luxury apartments. Its property management team has deep expertise navigating government regulations, policies, and organizations at the federal, state, and local level, as well as revitalizing and modernizing physical environments, and enhancing the marketability, livability, and reputations of the communities under management.