Associate Loan Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Loan Operations ManagerAbout Us

Blueprint Capital Services sources residential in-fill construction projects and provides value-added services to merchant builders. Through its affiliated company, Blueprint Capital Income REIT, Blueprint Capital Services originates and services a portfolio of residential construction loan assets. 

We are an entrepreneurial-minded team that strives to make constant improvements in our processes with the overall goal of providing best-in-class services and value to our builders.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a well-respected leader in residential construction lending. Blueprint is a special place with a collaborative work environment and a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role
The Associate Loan Operations Manager position will provide hands-on support across all aspects of the Loan Operations team. Responsibilities will include loan pipeline review and funding, construction loan portfolio management through draw administration, payoff quote preparation, reconveyances, insurance and appraisal ordering and review, and other key operational functions.

We are seeking someone with 5 to 10 years of direct experience in real estate lending and loan servicing, who brings a solid understanding of real estate lending fundamentals and a desire to expand their knowledge across the full loan lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be responsible for their group of customers and be expected to serve as a backup of our Loan Associates, the Construction Draw Coordinator, Loan Assistant, and Loan Operations Manager. As such, this role requires a highly organized, adaptable individual who is eager to learn and comfortable working across multiple disciplines within loan operations.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Assist in the supervision of all aspects of loan operations, including document generation, loan booking, payment posting, payoffs, draw requests, collateral management, post-closing functions, document imaging, and exception tracking.
• Act as a backup for all loan operations functions during employee absences.
• Support the Acquisitions Team with purchase & sale agreements, legal entity reviews, escrow items, credit due diligence obtaining and reviewing financial statements and closing requirements.
• Manage complex loan structures, providing training to junior team members as needed.
• Assist in conducting yearly performance reviews and mentor junior team members to develop loan operation expertise. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve loan deficiencies and ensure document accuracy.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, team orientation, and customer service focus.
• Skilled in problem solving and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to identify construction loan risks and propose solutions.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to execute tasks independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and able to learn proprietary loan systems

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in secured lending and loan administration.
• Undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Located in the Seattle Washington area