SBA Construction Advisor: Expert Loan & Project Delivery

Synovus; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synovus is hiring an SBA Construction Advisor to oversee SBA lending construction activity, mitigate risk, and deliver exceptional client service for Pinnacle Financial Partners Government Guaranteed Lending.

The role requires 10 years in financial services with SBA construction experience, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with GC and third-party monitors to ensure smooth funding and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or business or equivalent experience.
• 10 years in financial services with 5+ years SBA construction experience.
• Knowledge of AIA documents and construction loan requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with banking regulations.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with strong communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Experience reviewing construction draws, budgets, and pay requests.
• Willingness to coordinate with clients, GC and monitoring firms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction loan activity for SBA lending and manage risk.
• Review GC nominations, engage third-party monitoring, and assess feasibility.
• Prepare draw requests and coordinate funding with the FA team.
• Collect and review documents: contracts, budgets, plans, permits, SBA forms.
• Serve as life-of-project liaison between client, GC, and monitoring firm.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and risk limits in role.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Credit, and Appraisal as needed.
• Deliver distinctive client service and escalate issues appropriately.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Risk management

Construction loan knowledge

SBA lending knowledge

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synovus is hiring an SBA Construction Advisor to oversee SBA lending construction activity, mitigate risk, and deliver exceptional client service for Pinnacle Financial Partners Government Guaranteed Lending.

The role requires 10 years in financial services with SBA construction experience, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with GC and third-party monitors to ensure smooth funding and compliance.