Construction Administrator II

Overview

Independently administers a complex Commercial Real Estate and multi-family residential construction loan portfolio from origination through payoff or rollover.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review loan documents to ensure consistency with loan approval and Bank construction requirements.
• Coordinate with closing attorney, borrower, investors and participants for pre- and post-closing construction loan requirements for adequacy and compliance prior to loan settlement and/or advances.
• Ensure up-front equity requirements have been met prior to hard cost funding.
• Provide analysis and maintenance of loan budget and reallocations to ensure project remains in line with approved costs and completion date.
• Prepare ticklers and track covenant compliance in connection with construction; track relevant covenant data in the system for reporting to senior management.
• Work directly with inspector to ensure inspections are timely and provide appropriate data to determine a project is on target with budget and completion. Work with Relationship Manager, inspector and borrower to resolve unforeseen issues that may develop during construction.
• Understand and comply with state specific title requirements to maintain Bank's lien priority. Work with title company, Relationship Manager and customer to address intervening liens and other matters of title that develop during the course of the funding process.
• Identify critical risks or project setbacks through careful analysis of title updates, draw back-up and budget updates and site inspections and escalate issues to appropriate internal and line management for resolution and approval.
• Participate in department-wide special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Ensure loan budgets and project performance are appropriately maintained on the system.
• Assist manager with new employee training or with issues typical of complex loans.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' proven commercial real estate and/or multi-family closing, asset management, loan administration or underwriting experience, or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 3 years' proven commercial real estate and/or multi-family closing, asset management, loan administration or underwriting experience

Education and Experience Preferred

• Previous Bank experience in CRE and multi-family residential construction monitoring or loan workout
• Knowledge of Bank policies, procedures and banking regulations
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages, loan information systems and internet applications

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel
• Detail-oriented

Pay and benefits

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

York, Pennsylvania, United States of America