Construction Loan Manager – Franchise Finance

• Review all construction related documents in a Borrower's loan request including but not limited to construction contracts and construction plans and specs.
• Reviews Borrower's requested General Contractors to ensure they have acceptable experience and financial wherewithal to complete the construction project.
• Works with third party construction management vendors to manage construction project's progress to ensure projects are staying within budget.
• Processes construction loan draws per Loan Policy and SBA (if applicable) regulations.
• Prepare and process loan disbursements and maintain disbursement history, including associated invoices, in accordance with the appropriate authorization.
• Assist with imaging of the loan closing documents and reviews for accuracy and completeness of required information.
• Organizes the loan file to ensure efficiency of loan to progress.
• Partners and assists the servicing specialists' team as well as other team members to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to policy & procedure of Franchise Finance group and must comply with BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and guidelines.
• Assists with various administrative tasks to support department operations, as directed; may also be assigned special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as required based on business needs or upon management’s discretion.

• Bachelor's degree, in a business-related discipline, preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of construction management experience preferred, ideally with commercial or franchise projects.
• SBA lending experience required, with a solid understanding of SBA construction and disbursement guidelines.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.

Demonstrates expertise in construction management, particularly in SBA lending and disbursement guidelines, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills facilitate effective collaboration across teams and with external partners.

• SBA Lending Experience
• Construction Management Experience
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Construction Contracts Review
• Construction Plans Review
• Loan Disbursement Processing
• Budget Management
• Risk Management Compliance
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• Document Imaging
• Loan Policy Adherence
• Construction Draw Processing

• Self-Starter
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

• BSA/AML/OFAC Regulations
• Franchise Finance
• Commercial Projects
• Construction Management
• Loan Policy