Escrow Manager

Ensuring smooth and secure real estate closings for all involved in the transaction.

PGP Title is where real estate closings meet precision, care, and teamwork. For over 20 years, our full-service title and settlement professionals have partnered with Pulte Group’s homebuilding and mortgage teams to deliver seamless, on-time closings. Headquartered near Dallas, TX, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, guided by values like doing the right thing and working as a unified team. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, growth, and the chance to make a difference, you’ll find it here.

Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact.

This position is 100% in-office Monday - Friday in Schaumburg, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

Responsible for achieving branch strategic and financial objectives by establishing and overseeing efficient closing/settlement processes, developing internal and external customer relationships, preparing and maintaining branch budgets and managing and developing branch staff.

• Ensure daily branch operations are conducted in accordance with operations standards
• Establish and monitor processes for accurate and timely processing of title, scheduling, closing preparation, closing and post-closing
• Ensure quality customer service. Monitor and respond to Pulte Group’s customer service management system (CQE).
• Serve as point of contact for customer questions and concerns as needed
• Prepare and adhere to departmental budgets with focus on expense reduction and maximizing revenue
• Market the value of PGP to Pulte Group and Pulte Mortgage, customers, realtors and other lenders
• Perform as a team member in allocating and coordinating the workflow
• Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and procedures
• Keep abreast of area competitors’ products, services and costs
• Maintain and foster branch participation in division/community events and promote Pulte values and culture
• Act as liaison between all parties to the transaction within the Title & Settlement Process
• Handle all aspects of the settlement transactions and facilitate closings
• Follow Escrow Accounting Business Practice Guidelines while complying States Good Funds Statutes.
• Review escrow quality assurance reports and resolve outstanding issues to ensure compliance with required business policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements as required by State/Federal Agencies
• Notary Public license requirements as required by State

• Related Functional
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3-5 years Escrow Operations Experience
• Supervisory Minimum of 2 years at a supervisory level or above.
• Specialize in RESPA with understanding of company's underwriting guidelines
• Understanding of title and settlement rules and regulations
• Effective communication, presentation, and organization skills
• Capacity to work in a multi-location team environment
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands & meet department needs with available resources
• Efficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, One Note and Softpro is a plus
• Loyal:
  Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert:
  Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Self-Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion:
  Inspired to perform well by the completion of objectives
• Resolve complex problems and execute complex transactions as needed

$125,000 to $135,000 annually depending upon experience. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on the successful completion of defined performance objectives.

In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of sick pay. Moreover, eligible employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 15 PTO days per year (and up to 20 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service). Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan.

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