Job Purpose & Scope

The Single Family Residential Construction Specialist will be the primary support for all SFR construction loans. Responsibilities include supporting the lending staff in the early stages of underwriting, assembly of proper information prior to the closing of a construction loan, reviewing construction documentation, developing a direct relationship with the borrower or their staff, ordering and reviewing third party inspections, funding draw requests, and handling other construction monitoring related duties. A SFR Construction Specialist must be able to communicate and explain compliance or construction related issues to the management team to ensure conformity with bank policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the lending staff in the early stages of underwriting

• Assembles the proper information prior to the closing of a single family residential construction loan.

• Reviews construction documentation

• Develops a direct relationship with the borrower or their staff

• Orders and review third party inspections

• Processes funding draw requests

• Handles other construction monitoring related duties as needed

• Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions

• Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work.

• Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to identify challenges, establish a corrective plan of action and execute the plan with little or no assistance from others.

• Ability to work without close supervision

• Ability to - organize work tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work effectively in a team, treat others, regardless of status, with respect and help others when needed.

• Ability to multi-task, deliver results and respond quickly and effectively to requests.

• Ability to adapt well to change

• Ability to maintain attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively and demonstrate flexibility in a continually changing environment.

• Ability to demonstrate effective time management skills Ability to work extended hours if needed to reach a goal

• Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, and strong Excel experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, or statistics is preferred

• Two (2) years Residential Construction Loan Monitoring or related experience required.

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel

Job Expectations

Job Expectations: O perate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

EEO Statement

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.