Construction Solutions Strategic Lead - Major Contractors & Strategic Services

Aon is seeking a Construction Solutions Strategic Lead - Major Contractors & Strategic Services to drive growth and differentiation in our North American construction portfolio, with a particular focus on major general contractors and complex project programs. This senior role will shape Aon's construction solutions strategy, lead key client engagements for large ENR-ranked contractors, and build a bestinclass capability around performance and project solutions (including Subcontractor Default Insurance and related offerings).

This is a highimpact, marketfacing position designed for a recognized construction specialist who combines deep technical understanding of contractor performance and project risk structures with the ability to influence Csuite and senior operational stakeholders at leading contractors and carriers.

This role is hybrid and can be based out of one of our offices across the US.

Market & Client Leadership

• Lead solution strategy and positioning for major contractor clients, with an emphasis on large and complex construction programs.
• Serve as a primary senior point of contact for select ENRlevel contractors, building and sustaining trusted relationships with executive, finance, and project leadership teams.
• Translate contractor priorities (e.g., margin protection, schedule certainty, supply chain resilience, subcontractor performance) into tailored program structures and solutions.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead strategic pursuits, renewals, and program restructurings for marquee contractor accounts.

• Design and refine Aon's suite of construction solutions for major contractors, including structures that address subcontractor performance, project execution, and capital efficiency.
• Develop frameworks, playbooks, and materials that showcase Aon's capabilities and establish a clear point of differentiation versus competitors.
• Identify emerging contractor needs and market trends and translate them into new or enhanced offerings, structures, and service models.
• Partner with broking, analytics, and product teams to ensure solutions are both commercially competitive and technically robust.

• Drive growth in revenue and margin from major contractor clients by originating and shaping new program opportunities, expansions, and restructures.
• Collaborate closely with account executives and sales teams to qualify opportunities, influence strategy, and help convert complex deals.
• Use deep market knowledge and established relationships to open doors with priority prospects and strengthen Aon's positioning in competitive tenders.
• Provide senior presence and solution leadership in key pitches, finalist meetings, and carrier negotiations.

• Act as the firmwide lead for major contractor solutions, setting standards for quality, consistency, and execution.
• Mentor and develop colleagues across construction, helping elevate technical and market capabilities through coaching, deal reviews, and training sessions.
• Contribute to thought leadership (e.g., client briefings, market updates, internal toolkits) that reinforces Aon's profile as a leading partner to major contractors.
• Foster effective collaboration across regions and disciplines to ensure clients experience a cohesive, oneAon offering.

Experience & Technical Background

• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in construction, insurance, or related fields with direct exposure to major general contractors and complex project programs.
• Deep understanding of contractor business models, project delivery structures, and the financial and operational dynamics that drive contractor performance.
• Proven track record designing or leading solutions for contractor performance and projectrelated exposures (e.g., SDI programs or similar structures).
• Experience engaging at senior levels (Csuite, business unit leaders, heads of risk/finance) at large contractors and/or carriers.

• Recognized presence in the contractor or construction solutions market, with a reputation for credibility, integrity, and practical insight.
• Strong strategic thinker who can connect contractor needs, market conditions, and Aon capabilities into compelling, actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for executive and operational audiences.
• Highly collaborative, able to work across broking, sales, analytics, legal, and operations teams to deliver integrated client outcomes.
• Commercially minded, with a clear focus on growth, client value, and quality of execution.

• Bachelor's degree required; a focus in engineering, construction management, business, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant professional designations or industry affiliations (e.g., construction, risk, or insurance bodies) are an asset.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities 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, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $200,000 to $300,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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