Construction Disbursement Officer

Title: Construction Disbursement Officer (Remote)

remote type

Remote

locations

• USA, Florida, Lake Mary
• USA, New York, Remote
• USA, Wisconsin, Remote
• USA, Florida, Remote
• USA, Texas, Remote
• USA, California, Remote

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R054292

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

 

 

What We Do

Responsible for the closing and processing of construction disbursing transactions; receiving, tracking, and processing construction draws; and maintaining compliance with the specific requirements of each disbursing project.

 

 

What You'll Do:

• Monitor disbursing projects, ensuring timely and effective processing of construction disbursing transactions and construction draws.
• Order date down endorsements.
• Submit Requests for Funds.
• Review pending payments for checks and wires to be issued.
• Monitor Trust account for receipt of funds.
• Post incoming money to project files.
• Print checks and send wires, when appropriate, using appropriate internal procedures.
• Send notices to payees when funds are available.
• Review receipt of lien waivers and monitor the distribution of checks (via mail and walk in clients).
• Resolve customer inquiries and follow up on phone calls and e-mails.
• File management (i.e. maintaining construction disbursing documentation and other information into shared hard drives).
• Invoice for various services.
• Work with disbursing team to ensure all disbursing procedures are followed and tracked, as applicable.
• Analyze monthly reports including trial balances and outstanding check logs.
• Follow functional area’s processes and procedures in daily activities, troubleshoot as needed and recommend suggestions for continuous improvements to overall operations.
• Actively contribute to the results of the team and works toward achieving goals and objectives.

 

What You'll Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer service orientation
• Detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet assigned deadlines
• Hands-on experience in AIA billing and lien waivers a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Office, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of department/field
• Establishes effective working relationships at the work group level
• 3+ years of experience as a Commercial Escrow Officer or in a related real estate, title, or construction industry position
• Prior banking experience is a plus

 

 

Pay Range: $30.91 - $41.20 Hourly, Remote

 

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

 

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

 

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.