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Umpqua Bank Construction Loan Administrator II in Walnut Creek, California
Construction Loan Administrator II
Loan Operations
Walnut Creek, California
Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Description
About Us:
Umpqua Bank is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000+ employees and offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It’s an especially exciting time to join our team as, following the recent merger with Columbia Bank, we have grown to become a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management and an unwavering commitment to our associates, our customers, and our communities.
We create a great place to work by offering a special brand of relationship banking and by providing a culture where associates thrive. Associates who embody our core values fit in well here and we are eager to meet candidates who demonstrate behaviors that align with Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships.
About the Role:
A construction loan administrator is responsible for reviewing construction loan documents in accordance with credit policy requirements for risk management, with responsibility for protecting the Bank’s interest through proper documentation, ensuring all approved terms and conditions are properly implemented throughout the administration of the construction loan and the accompanying draws
Monitor and collect, as necessary, required due diligence items
Coordinate document and funding request and check for accuracy
Work in partnership with Relationship Managers (RMs) and credit analysts as primary liaison with customers, inspectors, and title company representatives as the loan closes and during all phases of construction until the loan matures or until payoff
Work in partnership to review and analyze land surveys, environmental assessments, project reviews, and building inspection reports to ensure that all construction draws are funded in accordance with the required guidelines
Maintain loan files and disbursement files with sufficient documentation for third-party review and prepare files for timely audits
Analyze proposed construction budgets to ensure all appropriate project-related costs and sources of funds are identified
Analyze and reconcile construction draw requests, including recommending approval of the funding draws and obtaining all required approvals
Prepare monthly construction draws
Work daily with loan customers via telephone, email, and in person
Other responsibilities as assigned
All employees are responsible for internal controls in the performance of their assigned duties. Internal control responsibilities are established in various policies, procedures, and documents, including the Code of Conduct.
Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.
Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
May perform other duties as assigned.
About You:
High school diploma or GEDrequired.
5 years ofexperience in commercial real estate, construction loan administration, or a related field, including project management/management experience.
5 years ofTitle and escrow experiencepreferred.
Advanced knowledge of title, escrow, survey, and loan documentation preparation
Advanced knowledge of all operational systems, procedures, construction guidelines, and/or services supported by the Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Services Department
Extensive working knowledge of construction industry and construction lending, including multi-phased construction and multiple collateral properties
Organizational and project management skills
Strong computer skills, including using Precision,AccuDraw(or similar construction draw monitoring software), PowerPoint, Excel, and creating links and fillable PDF documents
Strong technical expertise in constructiondrawadministration functions
Extensive working knowledge of commercial real estate finance procedures, documentation, accounting, processes, procedures, and data systems
Well-developed customer relations skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Detail-oriented
Ability to effectively multi-task and maintain a high level of organization
Deep knowledge of accounting principles and loan accounting systems
Workstyle: Fully onsite
Our Benefits:
We offer a competitive total rewards package including basewagesand comprehensive benefits. Thepayrange for this role is $71,441.37 - $95,000, and the pay rate for theselected candidate isdependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The rolemay beeligible forperformance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.
We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.
Our Commitment to Diversity :
Umpqua Bank isan equal opportunityand affirmative actionemployercommitted to employing, engaging, and developinga diverse workforce.Allqualifiedapplicants will receive considerationfor employmentwithout regard to race, color,national origin,religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics.If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s),please let us know by email: [email protected]
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our posted job opportunities are onlyintendedfor individuals seekingemploymentat Umpqua Bank.Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions.Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications,or resumestothis site or toany Umpqua Bank employeeand any such submissionswill be consideredunsolicitedunlessrequesteddirectlyby a member of the Talent Acquisition team.