Construction Coordinator

Compeer Financial • Mankato, MN

18d • $47,100 - $66,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.
This position is responsible for the monitoring and processing of all construction loan/lease draws for the organization from start of construction to completion. Ensures that funds are disbursed accurately and timely to contractors, vendors and clients.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal and state (Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit.
• Must have a complete understanding of construction loan requirements for residential and commercial development projects.
• Basic knowledge of lending disbursement processes, procedures and documentation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs
• Basic knowledge of standard construction budget practices and techniques.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Real estate knowledge, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates disbursement of funds and monitors construction funds after closing.
• Verifies all documentation is completed correctly and that the forms submitted are applicable.
• Examines draw request and all construction-related documentation to ensure that the invoice amounts, prior payments, current payments and balances correspond with documentation.
• Determines if a disbursement request payment should be made to the contractor or subcontractors for services based on review of sworn statement and documentation provided.
• Utilizes multiple system platforms to disburse funds (ex: ACH, Concur, Wires, etc.).
• Monitors, reviews and reconciles progress of construction against sworn statement budget line items to ensure project is on track.
• Sets up and activates construction project files.
• Schedules inspections with third party vendors or internal team members. Reviews completed inspection to ensure project is progressing or complete.
• Conducts Mechanic's Lien search via county website and judgment search on state applicable site. Works directly with Title Underwriter to address and resolve related lien issues.
• Actively reaches out to clients regarding projects that are delayed or not finished within timeframe indicated on the construction agreement.
• Identifies potential risks during construction, such as cost overruns or project delays and takes appropriate action. Mitigates risk for clients and lender by following the appropriate guidelines established by the Title Underwriter and organization.
• Reviews construction loan documentation to ensure all requirements and conditions for each project are met. Follows up with clients and contractors to resolve any document discrepancies.
• Verifies disbursement documentation to ensure project is within budget.
• Uploads all documentation for each draw to the appropriate systems and client files.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed