Description:
Join Lima One as the Director of Construction & Risk Management, a pivotal role in advancing our construction lending program to new heights. This leadership position encompasses pre-construction budget review, risk assessments, and post-closing construction draw management, with a specific focus on driving efficiency through technology adoption. If you are a seasoned professional in construction risk management, we invite you to shape the future of construction management at Lima One Capital.
Your Impact
As the Director of Construction & Risk Management, your contributions will be instrumental in:
- Enhancing Customer Experience: Through your leadership, streamline processes to decrease turn times for reviews, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.
- Decreasing Risk: Implement innovative technologies to monitor and assess risks promptly, leading to quicker and more accurate risk insights.
- Shaping a Data-Driven Culture: Drive the adoption of data analytics in construction risk management, contributing to a more informed and proactive approach to risk mitigation.
- Efficiency and Automation: Revolutionize workflows and automate processes to optimize efficiency, ensuring timely and precise post-closing construction draw management.
- Industry Leadership: Through thought leadership initiatives and active participation in industry conferences, position Lima One as an industry leader in construction management.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Construction Management Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the (pre-closing budget review) and post-close (rehab draw administration), ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, particularly the Director of Valuations, to enhance the customer experience and streamline the intersection between valuation and construction risk management.
- Program Optimization and Scaling
- Lead the optimization of the construction risk management program, identifying opportunities for efficiency and scale.
- Develop and implement strategies to automate and streamline workflows, fostering collaboration between construction management and valuation teams.
- Team Empowerment and Development
- Demonstrate exceptional team management and development skills, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing teamwork.
- Recruit, train, and evaluate staff to ensure a high-performing and motivated team.
- Industry Knowledge and Communication
- Maintain a thorough understanding of regulations and real estate market trends, contributing insights to strategic planning.
- Foster effective communication with stakeholders involved in the construction lending process.
- Exploration of New Technologies
- Investigate and implement new technologies to monitor risk, drive analytical insights, and improve overall risk management processes.
- Actively contribute to the integration of technology and data analytics in construction risk management, including by not limited AI capabilities.
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of construction risk management experience, with demonstrated expertise in risk-related project management.
- Proven track record of building, scaling, and overseeing construction risk management programs.
- Exceptional team management and development skills.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics.
- Knowledge of and with comfort with assessing new technology applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in the construction or insurance industry is preferred.