Every day, you’ll be building lasting relationships by partnering with cross-functional teams. Additionally, why not work for a team that values you! The Construction Management group is part of Commercial Bank Operations at JPMorgan Chase and services construction loans with business owners, investors and developers of commercial, and multi-family properties. 

In this role as a Construction Administrator you will be focused full-time on managing and controlling the integrity and risk of real estate loans within the portfolio. Your hands on experience in construction and working on construction projects is the core of their value to our group. 

You will be responsible for analyzing, reporting and escalating any issues that may impact the property during the term of the loan. Prior to closing you will review construction documents for project viability. During construction you will review draws, change orders, lien waivers, and inspection reports among others to determine the appropriateness of the draws. You will also work through project closeout monitoring at the end of the project. You will also partner with customers, bankers, design professionals, third party consultants and agencies, as well as, multiple lines of business across the Bank, which could include Commercial Banking, Retail Banking and Asset Management. You will be able to utilize your knowledge of construction materials and methods, standard construction practices, and building codes on commercial, multi-family, and residential construction loans. Project types may include a mix of both ground-up and renovation of multifamily, manufacturing, office buildings, warehouses, healthcare, churches, schools, and many more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement construction risk policies and procedures for specific Lines of Business
• Guides lenders and special asset officers at all seniority levels on the risks associated with construction issues and the best practices in monitoring and mitigating those risks in the context of a complex loan transaction. Resolve matters escalated to them regarding construction and problems related to construction
• Provides quality control checks on work performed. 
• Prioritize and lead/participate in constant stream of projects required of the business
• Participate in business review process and business resiliency efforts
• Minimal Travel requirements

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering or building construction
• Knowledge of real estate construction loans for a national lending organization to include solid understanding of loan structures or lending methods is strongly preferred. Advanced experience with complex Excel spreadsheets
• Five or more years’ experience in construction or building design related fields or working as an owner's representative. Prefer at least 5 years’ experience working in the field on construction project(s), preferably in roles like field engineer, estimator, office engineer, project engineer, superintendent, or project manager (or) Five or more years of experience as a construction lender consultant
• Possess significant experience with AIA documents, complex construction budgets, lien waivers, contractor payment applications, pricing change orders, analyzing construction schedules and monitoring commercial, multi-family, and single family residential real estate
• Experience in construction cost estimating, architectural/engineering design services, real estate finance and financial construction risk administration is preferred
• Experience in giving presentations on findings for projects. Experience in managing Client and Stakeholder relationships, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating resolutions.

Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and plan complex, cross-functional initiatives by partnering with a variety of stakeholders and constituents. Excellent interpersonal skills (listening, influencing, negotiating, conflict resolution). Strong project planning and management abilities in combination with proven teamwork and influential skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and produce successful results in a fast-paced environment. Act with a sense of urgency and prioritize with the ability to respond quickly to critical business needs
• Strong analytical, planning, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Ability to analyze management information to recommend, plan, and implement improved processes, technology, etc.
• Proficient in resource management, organizational and/or operational change management, talent management, budget/financial management
• Understanding of operational risk management and control methodologies and applicable regulations