Commercial Construction Administration Specialist

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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

Works with Loan Administration, Credit Risk, and Commercial Lending to manage the Bank’s risk as it relates to the commercial construction portfolio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Primarily responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of commercial construction loan draws in accordance with policy and procedures to ensure efficient, high quality loan processing.

•  Primary contact responsible for review and approval of commercial construction loan draws and budget monitoring.

• Responsible for processing loan draws and ensuring all projects remain on time and within budget as well as the reporting and tracking of the commercial construction portfolio to include management of the HVCRE designated loans.

• Within the management of construction process, will review and validate the inspection report and all invoices to determine validity of costs and that requested amounts are applicable to provide an advance approval decision to the Lender.  Based on the results of each appraisal and draw review, the role is to decision an approval on each draw request or to adjust that request downward based on supportable evidence or lack thereof.  The project status should be monitored on a continual basis for cost increases and change orders and determine if the budget is sufficient to complete by either reallocating funds between existing budget line item availability or requiring an additional injection of Borrower equity.  Should additional equity be required, any alternative request to delay or adjust the timing of such injection must be reviewed and decisioned or escalated for an additional approval.

• Responsible for collecting, reviewing, and managing all documents required for draw releases are obtained and adequate including lien releases, surveys, insurance, change orders, etc.

• Maintain a detailed workbook of the project budget along with supporting documentation in an organized and logical manner.

• Ongoing training/coaching of Lenders to ensure a smooth construction process.

• Responsible for final code conversion for proper reporting as the loan transitions for a construction loan to a term loan.

• Responsible for ongoing project review to ensure early identification of any issues or potential issues related to the construction of the project that would delay completion or have a negative impact on the Bank’s collateral position or repayment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other special projects related to reporting, portfolio maintenance, or team support.

OTHER DUTIES

• Accept other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Excel

• Clear communication

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education:  College Degree

• Experience: Min 3 years mortgage or commercial banking experience. Experience with loan closings and construction draw monitoring a plus.

• Knowledge: Background/understanding of commercial construction, ability to manage multiple processes, mulit-task, work in a fast paced environment, detail oriented. Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to collaborate with business partners and customers to resolve issues and ensure projects remain within budget.  Detail oriented with critical thinking and analytical analysis skills. Ability to identify potential issues and recommend change.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

On the job training and any additional training as needed (i.e. MS Excel, MS CRM, Report Writing and Processing Program, General Ledger and Financial Reporting Program and Core Processing System).  Required annual compliance training.

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL TRAINING

New Employee Orientation, Product Knowledge Class

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able sit for long periods of time. Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports.   Proficient in both an office setting and/or remote work location.

TRAVEL

This position does not require travel.

Benefits | SouthState Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.