Construction Administrator

About Lincoln Capital

Lincoln Capital is a private bridge lender focused on providing commercial real estate loans to small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. With a deep expertise in SBA lending and construction-to-permanent financing, Lincoln Capital partners with borrowers, developers, and financial institutions to support projects from initial development through completion.

Lincoln Capital is known for its hands-on approach to construction lending, combining disciplined risk management with practical, real-world project insight. By working closely with borrowers, and their general contractors. Lincoln Capital provides project guidance to help construction complete efficiently, remain in SBA compliance, and with a strong focus on construction success.

Lincoln Capital fosters a collaborative, engaging environment where team members are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to decision-making, and directly impact project outcomes. The company values professionalism, accountability, and clear communication, while offering exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction progress and performance of a portfolio of SBA construction loans across multiple projects and geographic markets.

• Serve as the primary point of authority for construction loan draw reviews and approvals, ensuring all disbursements comply with internal policies and SBA requirements.

• Review and process funding requests, including lien waivers, contractor invoices, pay applications, and inspection reports.

• Lead weekly status calls with borrowers, general contractors, and lending partners to assess project progress, address risks, and coordinate funding needs.

• Review pre-construction documentation to ensure alignment with internal credit standards and SBA guidelines prior to closing.

• Coordinate with third-party funds control agents, co-lenders, title companies, and SBA representatives to facilitate timely and compliant disbursements.

• Identify construction, budget, or timeline risks early and take proactive steps to mitigate impact on project completion and loan performance.

• Monitor loan covenants, construction budgets, and project timelines to identify variances or potential issues.

• Track borrower compliance requirements, including insurance, permits, licenses, and other regulatory ocumentation.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready loan files, including pre-closing and draw documentation.

• Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding conditions, disbursements, and documentation requirements.

• Communicate regularly with internal teams (e.g., production, accounting, capital partners) to resolve issues and support strong client relationships.

• Provide consistent updates to internal stakeholders on project status, funding activity, and key milestones (e.g., payoff, maturity).

• Travel 10–20% for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and project assessments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• Strong understanding of construction draw processes, budgeting, and supporting documentation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with loan servicing or document management systems preferred

• Ability to communicate complex construction and lending concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and risk identification

• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt in an engaging environment