DEPARTMENT: Pre-Close Services 

REPORTS TO: Risk & Draw Support Services, Manager

SUMMARY:

As a Construction Risk Analyst at Land Gorilla, you are the frontline defense for our clients' financial health. In this pivotal role within our Review Services department, you will leverage your analytical expertise to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks that impact construction project feasibility. From vetting contractor qualifications to deep-diving into construction budgets and contracts, you provide the critical "intelligence" needed to turn complex data into actionable security.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Your main job duties would be to assist the administration department with the following tasks:

• Responsible for vetting out the contractor's qualifications
• Review contractor background checks for risk factors
• Validate contractor’s license, insurance, OFAC status, SOS, and other qualifying information
• Use AI tools to research the contractor thoroughly to provide a risk score and recommendation
• Responsible for completing a collateral/project review
• Review construction-related documents for GSE program acceptance
• Research and review local jurisdiction/permitting requirements
• Evaluate construction contracts for industry best practices
• Review plans and specifications for accuracy
• Review plot plans/surveys for accuracy
• Review inspection/warranty requirements
• Review foundation/final survey requirements
• Analyze construction budgets and draw schedules for risk
• Review appraisal reports against project documents, such as the plans and specifications, and the budget.
• Use AI tools to assist with completing the project review

• Minimum of 2-5 years of construction and renovation mortgage experience
• Minimum of 2-5 years of contractor, budget, and project review experience
• Must be familiar with construction and renovation terminology
• Must be familiar with AI tools
• Strong interpersonal skills; must have a naturally positive demeanor 
• Strong organizational, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Must be adaptable
• Accepts constructive criticism
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision 
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to problem solve and investigate within company guidelines 
• Willing to learn additional tasks
• Willing to assist peers
• Experience with Google suite (G-mail, Calendar, Voice, Chat, Gemini, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms) 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written etiquette

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

BENEFITS:

• Health (+Dependent Coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance Package
• 12 Observed Holidays
• Paid Time Off: Accrues up to 160 hours/ 20 days
• Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• 401 (k) and Company Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for Mental Health, Financial Planning, Crisis Intervention
• Remote Company - Work From Home Policy

Compensation: range is $22-25/hour, Full-time

The actual pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We are looking to hire a candidate who resides in one of the following states: CA, WA, AZ, ID, VA, TN, FL, NC, and MD

Land Gorilla is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.