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Construction Administrator jobs can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Firms managing federal, commercial, or infrastructure projects are among the most active sponsors in this field.
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LEAD LOAN ADMINISTRATOR CONSTRUCTION
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Construction Loan Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end servicing and administration of complex Commercial Construction loans and projects, including the monitoring of syndicated deals (agent or participant). This role requires strong technical knowledge of construction lending, loan documentation, title review, and budget management. The administrator ensures all construction loans are accurately set up, properly monitored, and serviced in accordance with the loan agreement, bank policy, and established timelines. Complex Construction Loans with activities including but not limited to; monitoring construction throughout the life cycle, set up of the construction loans and budget, the disbursement of construction loan draws within established budget and review of Construction Loan Agreement and its Budget.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Review the credit memo and loan agreement ensuring proper terms and budget are within the approved credit.
- Enter new construction loans in the system and set up appropriate budget for complex projects.
- Ensure the new loan set up line item budgets are in accordance with the credit approval and Construction Loan Agreement.
- Review the disbursement draw request to the specific line item in the budget ensuring funding within the budget.
- Review and approve draws for disbursement.
- Obtain approval for budget change request line item.
- Reconcile borrower’s construction loan budget to the bank’s records.
- Obtain title insurance date down/change orders for draw request.
- Order third party inspection reports, process invoicing and reconciliation.
- Track and follow up on receipt and approval of inspection and title date down reports.
- Monitor the use of borrower’s funds and disbursing funds accordingly on borrower’s behalf.
- Monitor interest reserve adequacy on all accounts.
- Monitor and reconcile Construction Loan Disbursement Report.
- Maintain and monitor current property and general liability insurance for all files.
- Interface with relationship managers, title companies, legal counsel, appraisal department, construction services, accounting and etc.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years experience in Construction Loan Administration/Commercial Real Estate.
Additional Qualifications
- Previous experience in large financial institutions is preferred.
- Client facing presence.
- Project Management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Recommended experience: Prior closing experience, paralegal (i.e., understand legal language and docs), credit experience or understanding of experience.
- Understanding of bank policies and procedures relating to the satisfaction of loan closing conditions, documents, and services.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
- Starting base salary: $87,027 - $138,965 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date.
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution.
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources.
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time.
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs.
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
About us
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
INTRODUCTION
LEAD LOAN ADMINISTRATOR CONSTRUCTION
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Construction Loan Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end servicing and administration of complex Commercial Construction loans and projects, including the monitoring of syndicated deals (agent or participant). This role requires strong technical knowledge of construction lending, loan documentation, title review, and budget management. The administrator ensures all construction loans are accurately set up, properly monitored, and serviced in accordance with the loan agreement, bank policy, and established timelines. Complex Construction Loans with activities including but not limited to; monitoring construction throughout the life cycle, set up of the construction loans and budget, the disbursement of construction loan draws within established budget and review of Construction Loan Agreement and its Budget.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Review the credit memo and loan agreement ensuring proper terms and budget are within the approved credit.
- Enter new construction loans in the system and set up appropriate budget for complex projects.
- Ensure the new loan set up line item budgets are in accordance with the credit approval and Construction Loan Agreement.
- Review the disbursement draw request to the specific line item in the budget ensuring funding within the budget.
- Review and approve draws for disbursement.
- Obtain approval for budget change request line item.
- Reconcile borrower’s construction loan budget to the bank’s records.
- Obtain title insurance date down/change orders for draw request.
- Order third party inspection reports, process invoicing and reconciliation.
- Track and follow up on receipt and approval of inspection and title date down reports.
- Monitor the use of borrower’s funds and disbursing funds accordingly on borrower’s behalf.
- Monitor interest reserve adequacy on all accounts.
- Monitor and reconcile Construction Loan Disbursement Report.
- Maintain and monitor current property and general liability insurance for all files.
- Interface with relationship managers, title companies, legal counsel, appraisal department, construction services, accounting and etc.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years experience in Construction Loan Administration/Commercial Real Estate.
Additional Qualifications
- Previous experience in large financial institutions is preferred.
- Client facing presence.
- Project Management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Recommended experience: Prior closing experience, paralegal (i.e., understand legal language and docs), credit experience or understanding of experience.
- Understanding of bank policies and procedures relating to the satisfaction of loan closing conditions, documents, and services.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
- Starting base salary: $87,027 - $138,965 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date.
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution.
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources.
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time.
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs.
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
About us
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Construction Administrator
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather your degree transcripts, professional licenses (AIA, PE, or state contractor certifications), and project portfolios before pursuing PERM sponsorship. USCIS scrutinizes whether a Construction Administrator role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
Target firms with active PERM filing histories
General contractors and architecture firms managing multi-year infrastructure or federal projects are more likely to sponsor green cards than smaller residential builders. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm whether a firm has filed labor certifications in your occupational category before applying.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Filter by construction administration roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that haven't sponsored before and aren't set up to start.
Verify your prevailing wage classification before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your SOC code before accepting an offer, so your salary meets the PERM requirement from day one.
Understand how the PERM audit process affects your timeline
DOL audits a percentage of PERM applications and can add six to twelve months to the process. Roles like Construction Administrator, which overlap with project management, are more likely to draw scrutiny. Your employer's immigration counsel should anticipate potential audit triggers in the job description.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated before the I-140 stage
If your degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files the I-140 petition. A three-year bachelor's degree from some countries may require additional documentation to satisfy USCIS degree equivalency requirements for EB-2 eligibility.
Green Card Construction Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Administrator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Construction Administrator roles typically qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker or professional if the position requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role demonstrably requires an advanced degree or the candidate has equivalent specialized credentials that USCIS recognizes as meeting that threshold.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, and most countries outside India and China face no meaningful priority date backlog. The tradeoff is a longer process overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card in hand, compared to H-1B visa's faster approval but capped, temporary authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Construction Administrator employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified, available U.S. worker applied for the position. This includes advertising in specific formats over a set period. The job description filed with DOL must match the actual duties and minimum requirements of your role, and the offered wage must meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your location and experience level.
Where can I find Construction Administrator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history in construction and related fields. Because many firms don't advertise their sponsorship willingness upfront, searching by verified filing history saves time and targets the conversations most likely to move forward.
Can I switch Construction Administrator jobs while my green card is in process?
Changing employers while your PERM or I-140 is pending typically restarts the sponsorship process, since the labor certification is tied to a specific employer and job. If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date, but the new employer must be willing to proceed.