Commercial Construction Monitoring Specialist

FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF CANFIELD • Beachwood, OH • 2h ago

Description

SUMMARY: The Commercial Construction Monitoring Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the construction draw process for commercial lending projects. This role ensures that funds are disbursed appropriately based on verified project progress, contractual requirements, and compliance with loan terms. Acting as a key liaison between lenders, borrowers, contractors, and internal teams, the specialist mitigates risk while supporting timely project completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

Review, analyze, and approve construction draw requests in accordance with project specifications, cost estimates, builder contracts, and third-party inspections

Ensure all disbursement requests include proper supporting documentation (e.g., lien waivers, signed pay applications, invoices)

Reconcile contractor draw requests against available loan funds and verified work completed

Examine construction contracts, budgets, project plans, draw schedules, and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance

Ensure adherence to loan policies, loan terms, and AIA G702/G703 documentation standards

Identify discrepancies, incomplete documentation, or compliance issues and initiate resolution

Partner with lending assistants and lenders to confirm all required preliminary construction documentation is received, reviewed, and approved prior to loan closing

Utilize construction management software (Built) to create and maintain project records

Track and reconcile both hard and soft costs throughout the project lifecycle

Ensure documentation aligns with contractor requests and approved project budgets

Serve as the primary point of contact for all construction draw-related inquiries

Respond to and resolve questions regarding draw disbursements, change orders, inspections, cost overruns, and lien status

Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders and external partners

Analyze draw packages to confirm funds are disbursed based on verified progress and contract terms

Ensure projects remain within budget, and all requirements are satisfied prior to funding release

Identify, assess, and escalate potential risks related to budget, compliance, or project delays

Monitor contingency funds to ensure adequate coverage throughout the project

Track project timelines and progress to ensure completion in accordance with approved schedules

Leverage Built software to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues

Complete all mandatory and elective training including BSA and Anti-Money Laundering procedures. Maintain compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations.

Regular predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position

Complete all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Minimum three (3) years' experience construction loan administration, commercial lending, or construction project management preferred

Strong attention to detail with a strong organizational focus with ability to multi task.

Understanding of GLs and flow of funds for disbursements from participation loan account to Auto Pay GL

Good verbal and written communication with ability to explain complicated financial information such as loan disbursement, interest accrual and payment application with Participant Bank's staff.

Good verbal and written communication with ability to communicate on all levels to contractors and borrowers in a clear and concise manner.

Good problem solver and independent thinker with ability to research, resolve and communicate results in an organized manner.

Team oriented with demons

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