Senior Construction Loan Portfolio Manager

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Senior Construction Loan Portfolio manager is intimately involved in all aspects of closing and monitoring construction loans in their portfolio.  They manage very complex transactions and are relied on by business partners as a key member of the coverage team.  More specifically, they are involved in the construction risk analysis and administration of complex commercial investment and owner-occupied construction loans.  Prior to loan closing, review construction related contracts as well as loan documents to ensure documentation meets Bancorp policies and procedures and loan approval structure.  Identify and provide guidance for any material deviations to construction loan policy/procedures and inconsistencies to loan approval that need to be addressed prior to closing.

Lead role in the review and funding of complex commercial construction loans. Proactively identifies potential risks for the project.  On a regular basis, interacts with borrower, general contractor, inspector and title company to ensure alignment of communication.  Primary responsibilities include the management and identification of construction risks associated with commercial construction loan disbursements by completing a detailed analysis of project budgets, review sufficiency of supporting documentation and determine whether the loan remains in balance.   This critical review allows the bank to track the project’s progress as to the scheduled delivery and approved budget while ensuring the project is completed lien free so that the bank’s collateral position is preserved.  Provide guidance and training to LOB and Credit Partners as it relates to construction risk and offer solutions to mitigate risk.

The role is responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expert knowledge of the Commercial Real Estate Policies and Procedures.
• Accountable for all assigned customers and associated construction projects.
• Review General Contractor, Architect/Engineer agreements, construction budgets and loan agreement to ensure bank’s construction policy and procedures are adhered and align with approval.
• Responsible for coordinating the review and resolution of any issues identified in the third-party plan, spec and cost reports as well as coordination of Bank’s Consultant’s for monthly draw requests.
• Review budgets to confirm all sources of funds such as equity and loan commitment, are sufficient to complete the project.   Monitor changes by line item in the project budget and contractor payment applications and pursue explanations to budget changes and determine if changes are acceptable. Evaluate if interest reserve and contingency line items remain adequate.  Escalate any out of balance situations to LOB and Credit Risk partners.
• Responsible for review and reconciliation of equity documentation to determine that equity contribution per loan approval has been met.
• Responsible for collecting and reviewing all Post-Closing construction related documentation.
• Identify documentation required pursuant to loan agreement.  Should documentation be deemed insufficient, recommend to LOB and or Borrower alternate solutions to ensure proper evidence is obtained.
• Verify that Construction Loan Administrators (CLA’s) are reviewing the appropriate draw documentation. Provide high level secondary review function on draws reviewed by CLA’s.
• Communicate with LOB and Credit Risk partners the progress of construction projects and issues that may need to be addressed, such as budget increases, mechanic's liens, equity needs and project delays.
• Approve commercial construction loan disbursements for all types of commercial construction projects originated by all LOBs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects and activities related to the review and approval of commercial real estate construction loan closings and  advances.  Be a resource and provide guidance to the CLA team members and business partners.
• On agented loans, coordinate with internal partners on syndicated or participated loans to establish a portal to share draw documentation timely with particip