Managing Principal – Construction

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Managing Principal – Construction

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Managing Principal to join our Construction Practice.  This role will be based in Auckland and is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of key construction accounts, ensuring exceptional customer service and contributing to our company's profit objectives. If you are a strategic leader with a strong background in construction and risk management, we want to hear from you!

We will count on you to:

• Manage and develop a team of Account Executives and support staff, ensuring effective communication, delegation, and performance management.

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, understanding their business and risk management needs to deliver tailored solutions.

• Oversee the preparation and achievement of team business plans, maximizing account profitability through efficient work practices and expense control.

• Lead the development and implementation of renewal and broking strategies, ensuring client retention and satisfaction.

• Actively participate in claims management, providing guidance and support to ensure equitable settlements for clients.

What you need to have:

• Proven experience in account management within the construction industry.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Level 5 Certificate in Broking and membership in appropriate industry groups.

• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed revenue and expense budgets.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in managing complex claims and developing effective claims management strategies.

• Strong commercial awareness and judgment in decision-making.

• Ability to foster a positive team environment and mentor junior staff.

• Knowledge of insurance products and services relevant to the construction sector.

• A proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.

Why Join Our Team?

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.