Construction Draw Administration Specialist

Hunt Companies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Companies invites applications for a Construction Draw Administration Specialist based in Encino, CA. The role processes construction loan and equity draws, liaises with developers and inspectors, and ensures compliance with development budgets and timelines through close collaboration with Project Managers and Asset Management teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in construction loan or equity draw processing, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in MS Excel/Word.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree progress toward Real Estate/Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 1–3 years Construction Loan or Equity draw processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project budgets and milestones in the system and follows up with Project Managers on post-closing items before disbursement.
• Reviews loan documents and analyzes sources/uses, reserves, subsidies, and budget adequacy.
• Monitors lien releases, insurance renewals, and required documentation for draws and project costs.
• Coordinates with internal/external parties to collect leasing reports, insurance, and project docs in the first 90 days of operations.
• Guides developers to maintain compliance with guidelines and timelines from construction to lease-up.
• Generates reports to track property progress against underwriting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Assoc. Degree

Bachelors in progress

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Construction Draw Administration Specialist processes construction loan and equity draws in accordance with established procedures. Serves as processing point of contact for Developers and third-party inspector vendors to resolve Development Budget related questions and issues. The position will be based in Encino, CA.

What you will do

• Prepares project Development Budgets and establishes project milestones in database, including "Tickler System" and following up as required with Project Managers regarding post-closing requirements or exception items prior to disbursement of funds.
• Reviews and monitors compliance of partnership agreement and loan documents. Conducts detailed analysis of sources and uses, interest reserves, development deficits, timing of subsidy funding, documentation deficiencies, and budget adequacy.
• Tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Reviews lien releases, title updates, inspection reports, proof of builder's risk insurance and other required insurance renewals, soft cost invoice verification, and other required documentation; (2) Monitors construction draws to ensure that the Development Budget sources (equity and loans) are going to approved costs; (3) Monitors Development Budget and identifies budget variances and provides notice of change orders or any potential cost exposures to Project Managers and Asset Management team; (4) Provides ongoing guidance to our developer partners to ensure continued compliance with established guidelines and protocols and to ensure conformity with timeline assigned to construction phase through lease-up.
• Assists in coordinating with internal and external parties on collection of initial leasing reports, property insurance, and various required project documentation and information during the first 90 days of operations including, Qualified Occupancy Summaries, Rent Rolls, and Monthly Operating Statements.
• Works with Project Managers in establishing guidelines and compliance protocols to support transition efforts from construction phase to operational phase of the project.
• Creates/Runs reports to monitor the progress of properties compared to underwriting.
• Data administration in Investor Central.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree Progress towards Real Estate, Accounting, Finance preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Construction Loan or Equity draw processing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High attention to detail, critical thinking, inquisitive, and flexible.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel, MS-Word, and other MS-Office applications.

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $70,304 - $85,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

• A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!
• We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

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EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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