Assistant Director - Property Risk Consulting

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Job description

Posting Description:

Aon is looking for an Assistant Director - Risk Control

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Property Risk Control - Field Services Assistant Director to work in the United States. This position will support Aon's Risk Solutions, Global Property Risk Consulting group. This position can be based near our Chicago office.

The Assistant Director for the field services group, which is part of Property Risk Control, US will perform a combination of client focused activities as well as internal Aon tasks passionate about advising and optimizing the field services team. The field services group is tasked with completing surveys and related consulting regarding property protection and conservation to help reduce the Total Cost of Risk (TCOR) for the client's property portfolio.

Responsibilities

Project Management (Account engineering) - Primary interface with client or Aon team. The project manager is responsible for leading delivery of work product to the client as well as quality and timeliness.

People management - primarily field consultants within the field services group.

Training / mentoring staff

Innovation - Use of technology to improve efficiency and new areas for expansion

Perform property risk control/underwriting surveys for various clients in diverse industries. Surveys are not the primary focus but will be completed as needed.

General Field Service Activities: The Assistant Director will both complete some of the below activities as well as direct and work with Field Services team to complete such activities for clients.

Develop loss expectancies for recommendations and MFL & NLE.

Collaborate with clients on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses. Influence clients to implement recommendations.

Problem solving using the application of Client Standards, NFPA, FM Global or other standard methodologies to resolve technical fire protection issues.

Perform reviews of architectural and engineering plans for client facilities (either new construction, expansion or renovation projects) for fire sprinkler systems, water supply, and fire alarm systems and provide review comments.

Provide cost effective solutions or alternatives to provide a suitable level of protection for a building or process.

Witness hydrant and fire pump flow tests, sketch sprinkler systems, and carry out hydraulic calculations.

Support construction and new manufacturing projects to ensure necessary fire protection standards are met.

Requirements:

Expert interpersonal skills required in order to prioritize assignments and continually deliver

Technically proficient in understanding, interpreting, and applying NFPA and/or FM Global standards; and, evaluating fire protection systems (automatic sprinklers, special extinguishing systems, etc.)

Past experience with, and ability to assess high hazard occupancies (flammable liquids, combustible dusts, etc) is a plus

Experience leading people is a plus

Experience in Account engineering or similar role

Education

B.S. Engineering or minimum 10 yrs of Highly Protected Risk engineering/consulting experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We offer you

A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Our Colleague Experience:

From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit .

About Aon:

(NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.