Senior Loan Construction Administration Specialist (Temporary/Remote)

This position is a temporary employment opportunity and can be remote with a flexible work location.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

The Construction Loan Administration Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the Bank's commercial and residential construction lending operations. This position is responsible for administering construction loan portfolios while ensuring compliance with bank policies, lending regulations, and construction lien laws. Through strong attention to detail and collaboration with internal partners, the specialist helps facilitate smooth loan servicing, mitigate risk, and support an exceptional experience throughout the construction lending process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initial set-up of construction loan files including review of approval documents, contracts, commitment letters, construction loan agreements, budgets, draw schedules, etc, and establishes necessary controls to properly monitor progress of construction and disbursement of funds including customized spreadsheets to track Loan to Value, equity contributions, costs, disbursements, change orders, and remaining funds available.
• Check project tracking to ensure it is reconciled as appropriate to the loan system.
• Verify all necessary documentation is received prior to disbursement of draws including but not limited to; Notice of Commencement, Notice to Owners, surveys, proof of insurance, inspections, partial lien releases, draw requests, etc.
• Communicate with commercial lenders, CBCs, builders, and others in order to resolve disputes and problems.
• Assist in maintaining department procedures, production and maintenance of appropriate reports, audit and compliance follow-up.
• Assist in updating Documentation Manuals and request changes to Loan Policy Manual to ensure conformity with changes/updates to the Commercial Construction Policy and Procedures Manual(s).
• Adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable to our industry, while observing both the spirit and letter of all government regulations and laws, and bank policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial construction loan administration.
• 3-5 years of training and supervisory experience
• Minimum high school graduate, college degree preferred.
• Proven problem-solving abilities utilizing resources available to develop technical and analytical skills.
• Specific knowledge of banking regulations and construction lien law. Must be familiar with real estate documentation, construction loan agreements, and AIA documents.
• Personal computer proficiency with Excel and Word with adaptability to transfer skills to other software programs. Must have ability to conceptualize and construct spreadsheets using Excel, and ability to troubleshoot and correct errors in formulas or calculations.
• Must be comfortable interacting directly with borrowers, commercial lenders, management, and other professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision, set priorities and be responsive to change, make independent decisions, and manage several projects simultaneously.

The Statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Because these statements are general, the job description is used for a variety of purposes including job evaluations; performance reviews; recruitment; etc. All Associates are required to adhere to the highest legal and ethical standards applicable to our industry. It is the policy of Seacoast Bank that all Associates will be familiar and compliant with all regulatory, legal, ethical and Bank risk mitigation requirements pertaining to both our industry and their individual roles. This includes the on time, successful completion of annual required training post-hire and effective execution of role responsibilities.

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