Senior Construction Analyst
Role Overview
The Construction Analyst supports the underwriting department by analyzing construction budgets, plans, and project feasibility for construction loans.
The role is predominantly desk-based and collaborates with valuation, underwriting, and processing teams.
The position reports to the Construction Manager.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Anchor Loans
Anchor Loans is a private direct lender to residential real estate investors and builders, specializing in bridge loans, ground-up construction, and single-family rental financing for non-owner-occupied projects.
The company is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, and lends in 48 states.
Position summary
The Construction Analyst supports the underwriting department by analyzing construction budgets, plans, and project feasibility for construction loans.
The role is predominantly desk-based and collaborates with valuation, underwriting, and processing teams.
The position reports to the Construction Manager.
Duties and responsibilities
- Analyze construction budgets, feasibility, and borrower execution capabilities for standard renovations, extensive renovations, and luxury ground-up construction.
- Evaluate plans, specifications, and permits against financial and operational objectives.
- Prepare analysis and inspection reports with findings and recommendations for underwriting, valuation, and processing teams.
- Communicate critical findings and risks from desk reviews or field inspections.
- Collaborate with valuation, underwriting, and processing teams to assess property values and support loan approval and funding.
- Ensure projects comply with local building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental standards; stay current on industry practices and regulatory changes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
- Three to five years of experience in construction or a related field, with a significant portion in desk-based analysis.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, financial feasibility, and project feasibility skills.
- Proficiency interpreting construction documents, budgets, and legal permits.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including detailed reporting and presentation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and maintain detail and compliance standards.
Work environment
- The position is hybrid, with in-office reporting to the Thousand Oaks office Tuesday through Thursday and optional remote work Monday and Friday.
- The posting also states that fully remote positions are available.
Compensation
- Base pay is $35–$45 per hour, plus an annual discretionary performance bonus.
Benefits
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D insurance; sick leave and vacation; a performance bonus; and a 401(k) retirement program with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement is mentioned in the source description.
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