Come to work for a company you can be proud to represent...and enjoy fantastic, comprehensive benefits.

The hiring range for this opportunity is $31.00 to $40.00 hourly along with incentive opportunities, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Lending Specialist I is in charge of managing and monitoring all construction-based loans in the bank.   These include commercial and residential construction loans and all land-based loans.  This position will work closely with Relationship Managers, Commercial Loan Servicing Officers, Underwriters, and other related bank staff to ensure accuracy and validity on all construction related loans.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with Relationship Managers, Commercial Loan Servicing Officers and Underwriters in obtaining information needed to understand the progress of a project.

• Review (and perform) cost reviews and budgets to verify the cost estimates and to support the overall accuracy of the request

• Monitor all construction draws and schedule inspections for each draws.

• Confirm that all invoices are collected for each draw and follow up for lien releases for each Contractor, Sub-Contractor and Vendor.

• Be able to report at any given time the condition of a construction project and whether the project is within its budget.

• Disburse supported draws into the borrower’s checking account or make cashier’s checks out to respective Contractor, Sub-Contractor or Vendor.

• Conduct site inspections for draws on some loans and for periodic reporting purposes.

• Be available for additional reports needed by Credit Administration and other related departments.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a current understanding of Bank policies and procedures in compliance with all federal and state laws, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (SARs, CIP, OFAC), Information Security (GLBA), Identity Theft Red Flags, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, and any other applicable regulations that may be specific to your job duties.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• High school graduate minimum, college degree preferred. 

• Minimum of five years construction related experience.

• Good writing skills as well as communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good organization skills.

• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects.

• Ability to effectively use personal computers and Window driven programs, including Excel and Word.

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, with assets of nearly $10 billion and more than 45 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank provides a unique brand of Service With Solutions® for communities throughout California with a breadth of personal, small business and commercial banking services, plus an extensive branch network, more than 37,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, and advanced online and mobile banking.

Tri Counties Bank remains strong and profitable through our top-down commitment to our core values, sound business principles and responsible lending practices.

Our success is also based on our community engagement. We still believe in the vision of the helpful and caring community banker. As we grow and serve more communities, we become more involved, providing substantial financial and volunteer support to local economies and community organizations. We applaud our employees who roll up their sleeves to work and volunteer for a greater good in our communities.

Tri Counties Bank hires individuals who are qualified for the role and who represent the communities in which we serve. We look to place people in positions where they can best utilize their abilities and strengths, and where they are able to grow with the Bank.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.