Portfolio Manager – Hard Money Construction Lending

Stallion Funding; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private investment firm based in Austin is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee active construction loans. The role involves managing borrower relationships, reviewing draw requests, and ensuring project compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in construction lending and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a hands-on opportunity within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in construction lending, private lending, or real estate asset management.
• Strong knowledge of construction draws, budgets, and project risk management.
• Proficiency in Excel and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of active real estate-backed construction loans.
• Review and approve construction draw requests and verify progress.
• Monitor loan ratios, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Construction lending

Project risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Loan servicing systems

CRM tools

Job description

About Stallion Funding

Stallion Funding is a private investment firm based in Austin, specializing in short-term, asset-backed financing for real estate developers and investors. We provide fast, flexible capital for new construction and value-add projects across residential, multifamily, and commercial properties. Our mission is to empower builders and protect our investors’ capital by delivering smart, timely lending solutions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee a pipeline of active construction loans from funding through payoff. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at the center of our operations. You’ll be the primary point of contact for borrowers, builders, and contractors — reviewing budgets and draw requests, coordinating inspections, monitoring risk, and keeping projects on track.

This is not a back-office reporting role — it’s an opportunity to own the performance of live deals and work closely with our servicing, funding, accounting, and legal teams.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a portfolio of active real estate-backed construction loans (typically 12–18 months in term).


• Review and approve construction draw requests; coordinate inspections and verify progress against budgets.


• Monitor loan-to-cost (LTC) and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, budgets, schedules, and lien waivers.


• Identify delays, cost overruns, or compliance issues early and recommend solutions.


• Serve as the main point of contact for borrowers, contractors, and internal departments.


• Maintain accurate loan servicing data and construction status updates.


• Prepare portfolio performance reports for leadership and investor stakeholders.


• Collaborate with underwriting, servicing, accounting, and legal on extensions, modifications, or workouts.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in construction lending, private lending, or real estate asset management.


• Strong knowledge of construction draws, budgets, and project risk management.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage borrower relationships.


• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple active projects.


• Proficiency in Excel, loan servicing systems, and CRM tools.


• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Finance and Sales