Project Manager - Construction Lending

Trayne Consulting is currently recruiting for a Project Manager / Construction Lending Officer to join our Client’s Gold Coast team, located in Bundall.   Our Client is a fast growing, private mortgage lending and investment business, that prides itself in its ability to provide efficient and forward-thinking solutions for their clients across Australia.

To meet our Client’s needs, we are looking for an experienced, self-motivator who has the ability to think outside the square, problem solve, probe, question and check information ensuring that all due diligence has been undertaken at every step of the process.

This is a fast-paced role, where you will need to focus on the task at hand whilst having the ability to deal with constant interruptions and change of tasks due to the ever-changing priorities of the day

The role will have broad responsibilities and so the successful candidate will have experience in one of the following areas and at least a good understanding of the other functions: (i) project management; (ii) contract administration; (iii) estimating; (iv) construction project programming; and (v) business development.  Experience with on a variety of construction projects (land sub-division, residential housing, commercial, industrial and low rise) is desirable.

The key duties of the role are as listed, but not limited to:

• Perform due diligence on Builders/Contractors for prospective loans
• Liaise with QS to obtain initial and progressive reports
• Manage Drawdown Requests and Consultancy Reports
• Review and assess QS Reports, Decision Notices/Permits, Building Contracts, Valuation Reports for: 
• Exclusions or omissions that should be considered in advancing funds for a given project;
• Execution risks, adverse terms and contingency requirements;
• Identify and estimate Build Contract commencement and estimated practical completion dates
• Provide breakdown of other anticipated costs related to the project outside of the building contract
• Confirm relevant insurances are in place for the project and Financier is listed as an insured party
• Review and process Progress Claims, including the requirement to travel for site inspections. 
• Monitor and report on active loans with respect to construction progress, key dates and milestones
• Communicate with Builders/Developers on key issues and engage in problem solving
• Liaise with the Credit and Property Departments with regards to project feasibility and valuations
• Review and update where required policies and procedures with regards to construction loan assessment and monitoring.

To be successful in this role, you must have the following proven key attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role such as Builder, Project Manager, Contracts Administrator, Quantity Surveyor or Costs Estimator, or relevant transferable skills
• General understanding of industry rates and construction costs (completion of simple trade and elemental take-offs)
• Knowledge of development and building processes and costs associated with development including planning and consultants’ fees, DA costs, etc.
• Understanding of development and building conditions, inclusions and exclusions and their implications to the Financier
• Ability to analyse key project related documents including cash flow projections and feasibilities
• Strong problem solving, research and analytical skills
• Highly experienced in report writing
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external parties
• Proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, Excel & Outlook) is essential
• Highly organised, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, be pro-active yet stay calm whilst working in a busy environment whilst working towards time sensitive deadlines
• Strong attention to detail as every task undertaken must be “100% completed with accuracy”
• Work autonomously whilst engaging with other departments to operate as a team
• Positive and can-do attitude to take on any new duties which may include learning new and challenging tasks and where no task is too big or too small

The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a police check before commencing this role.

If you have all the relevant experience or looking for that next opportunity to use your transferrable skills, then please apply on-line attaching an up-to-date resume in Word format ensuring that your relevant skills are highlighted in your resume.

Due to a high volume of applicants only short-listed candidates will be contacted.