POSITION SUMMARY 

The Manager of Surety + SDI leads the day-to-day administration of the surety and subcontractor default insurance programs for Washington Park, a brokerage within the Barton Malow portfolio of companies. As the broker, this position owns program operations, data analysis, and coordination across bonding, SDI enrollment, and carrier relationships. It partners closely with senior leaders of the brokerage and with Barton Malow’s internal risk management team, which performs subcontractor prequalification. As the program matures, the Manager helps shape its strategy in partnership with senior leaders.

Prior surety or SDI experience is preferred but not required. This role is suited to an organized, analytical professional with a background in insurance, finance, risk, construction, or a related business field who is eager to build deep subject-matter expertise. Formal training and guidance from senior leaders will be provided. The ideal candidate builds strong relationships with third-party carriers, project delivery teams, and internal stakeholders, and brings the organizational and program management skills to keep surety and SDI operations accurate, timely, and compliant.

Key Job Responsibilities*

Program Management + Administration

• Manage day-to-day operations of the surety and SDI programs, including bond requests, renewals, and riders, ensuring accuracy and timely turnaround.
• Maintain bond and SDI program tracking logs, files, and reporting dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the surety and SDI programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall risk management philosophy.
• Respond to internal inquiries on bond status, SDI enrollment, and program requirements, and escalates exceptions as needed.

Carrier + Surety Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with sureties and SDI insurance carriers to support program growth, stability, and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate communications with sureties and carriers on program status, documentation requests, and renewals.
• Support strategies that advance Barton Malow’s long-term vision with insurance carriers.

Underwriting Support + SDI Enrollment

• Compile and organize subcontractor financial and performance information, prequalified by Barton Malow’s internal risk management team, into submissions for surety and carrier underwriting review.
• Learn and track carrier underwriting guidelines and program terms, and communicate changes to internal risk management and project teams.
• Prepare and submit SDI enrollment documentation to carriers, and advise on risk mitigation related to enrollment approvals so decisions align with best practices and project-specific risk profiles.

Bond Review + Contract Support

• Review incoming bonds for conformance with established terms and organizational standards, flagging discrepancies and providing guidance to insureds and project teams.

Reporting + Professional Growth

• Prepare summary reports and program metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Build working expertise in surety, SDI, and construction risk, and pursue relevant training and professional designations.

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills + Abilities

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Three to five years of professional experience in a related field. Direct surety or SDI experience is not required but preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs, processes, or projects and to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data management tools; comfort working with financial or underwriting data. Comfort with utilizing AI to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with carriers, project teams, and senior leaders.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn surety bonding, SDI underwriting, and construction risk allocation.

Preferred

• Experience in surety, SDI, or construction risk management within a brokerage, insurance carrier, or large construction organization.
• Relevant professional designation (e.g., Broker License, CPCU, AFSB, CRIS), or interest in pursuing during first 6-12 months in the role.
• Understanding of project finance and financial statement analysis.
• Experience leading or developing others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:   

• Travel to remote offices or jobsites may be required based on Company needs. 

*The Key Job Responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list – additional tasks may be assigned to the team member and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.