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At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com
What You'll Be Doing
This role serves as a senior leader responsible for both portfolio management and construction lending oversight within CIBC's U.S. Commercial Real Estate platform. The incumbent will partner with Asset Managers, Relationship Managers, and Market Leads to drive portfolio analytics and reporting, while simultaneously providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of CIBC's real estate construction and development loan portfolio. The role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with CRE leadership, Credit Risk, and Services teams.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How You'll Succeed
People Leadership
- Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and support professional development across the team
- Foster a high-performance culture aligned with CIBC's mission, vision, values, and risk culture
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure timely and accurate loan administration and portfolio reporting
- Hire the right people in the right roles, aligning individual capabilities with business unit goals
- Create a positive work environment by championing CIBC's core values and serving as an effective role model
Portfolio Management & Analytics
- Support the primary reporting function within the Line of Business, working with other groups across the Bank for data and analytics needs
- Assist in identifying quarterly review populations, include high-risk and Enhanced Review credits, and determining their priority
- Help facilitate the aggregation of disparate CRE data for portfolio management reporting and internal/external exams
- Develop alternative methods to monitor portfolio movements and ensure the LOB remains within set risk limits and desired business mix
- Enhance portfolio forecasting capabilities using historical and anticipated payoffs, origination activity, and loan fundings
- Develop insights for desired portfolio mix — including geography, client type, and property type — to inform CRE strategy and risk appetite
- Oversee the output of junior members of the CRE team; reviewing their work to help their growth as employees
Construction Lending Oversight
- Oversee assessment and mitigation of development and construction risk across CIBC's real estate floating rate lending portfolio
- Manage employees who review and approve recommendations on loan and escrow disbursements escalated by Team Leads
- Ensure portfolio-wide compliance with credit approvals, legal documentation, and underwriting assumptions
- Monitor early warning indicators related to budget overruns, construction schedule delays, and borrower performance
- Ensure team adherence to rigorous pre-closing due diligence standards, including transaction structure review, loan documentation compliance, and insurance and surety bonding requirements
Stakeholder Coordination & Operational Excellence
- Serve as a liaison with other departments, including US Risk Management, Finance, Loan Services, and the CIBC Real Estate Loan Syndication group
- Collaborate with Line of Business/Relationship Managers, Loan Operations/Servicing, Title Companies, and third-party consultants
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures, controls, and workflows for loan administration
- Provide executive-level reporting on portfolio health, risk exposures, and emerging concerns
Cross-Functional Relationships
- US Risk Management (Risk Analytics and Infrastructure, Credit Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management), Finance, Loan Services, Loan Syndication group, participant banks, Title Companies, and third-party consultants.
Decision-Making Authority
- Authority to recommend and implement changes to business processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Final approval authority for loan and escrow disbursement recommendations escalated by Team Leads
- Authority to make staffing, resource allocation, and operational decisions within the group
- Escalation point for complex credit, compliance, or risk issues prior to Executive Director review
Who You Are
- Demonstrated a minimum of 10 years experience in banking or a financial institution, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory role
- Demonstrated a minimum of 5 - 7 years CRE expertise in commercial real estate portfolio management, construction lending, and/or data analytics
- Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
- Analytics: Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, modeling, and data aggregation; proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Construction Lending: Familiarity with construction/development software (scheduling, lease analysis, database tools) is an asset
- Communication: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present complex information to executive audiences
- Relationship Management: Ability to foster and maintain commercial relationships with a high level of competency
- Travel: Availability to travel for periodic project meetings and site inspections
California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment
At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000 - $190,000.00 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
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What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
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We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
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Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
- We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com
What You'll Be Doing
This role serves as a senior leader responsible for both portfolio management and construction lending oversight within CIBC's U.S. Commercial Real Estate platform. The incumbent will partner with Asset Managers, Relationship Managers, and Market Leads to drive portfolio analytics and reporting, while simultaneously providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of CIBC's real estate construction and development loan portfolio. The role reports to the Executive Director and works closely with CRE leadership, Credit Risk, and Services teams.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How You'll Succeed
People Leadership
- Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and support professional development across the team
- Foster a high-performance culture aligned with CIBC's mission, vision, values, and risk culture
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure timely and accurate loan administration and portfolio reporting
- Hire the right people in the right roles, aligning individual capabilities with business unit goals
- Create a positive work environment by championing CIBC's core values and serving as an effective role model
Portfolio Management & Analytics
- Support the primary reporting function within the Line of Business, working with other groups across the Bank for data and analytics needs
- Assist in identifying quarterly review populations, include high-risk and Enhanced Review credits, and determining their priority
- Help facilitate the aggregation of disparate CRE data for portfolio management reporting and internal/external exams
- Develop alternative methods to monitor portfolio movements and ensure the LOB remains within set risk limits and desired business mix
- Enhance portfolio forecasting capabilities using historical and anticipated payoffs, origination activity, and loan fundings
- Develop insights for desired portfolio mix — including geography, client type, and property type — to inform CRE strategy and risk appetite
- Oversee the output of junior members of the CRE team; reviewing their work to help their growth as employees
Construction Lending Oversight
- Oversee assessment and mitigation of development and construction risk across CIBC's real estate floating rate lending portfolio
- Manage employees who review and approve recommendations on loan and escrow disbursements escalated by Team Leads
- Ensure portfolio-wide compliance with credit approvals, legal documentation, and underwriting assumptions
- Monitor early warning indicators related to budget overruns, construction schedule delays, and borrower performance
- Ensure team adherence to rigorous pre-closing due diligence standards, including transaction structure review, loan documentation compliance, and insurance and surety bonding requirements
Stakeholder Coordination & Operational Excellence
- Serve as a liaison with other departments, including US Risk Management, Finance, Loan Services, and the CIBC Real Estate Loan Syndication group
- Collaborate with Line of Business/Relationship Managers, Loan Operations/Servicing, Title Companies, and third-party consultants
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures, controls, and workflows for loan administration
- Provide executive-level reporting on portfolio health, risk exposures, and emerging concerns
Cross-Functional Relationships
- US Risk Management (Risk Analytics and Infrastructure, Credit Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management), Finance, Loan Services, Loan Syndication group, participant banks, Title Companies, and third-party consultants.
Decision-Making Authority
- Authority to recommend and implement changes to business processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Final approval authority for loan and escrow disbursement recommendations escalated by Team Leads
- Authority to make staffing, resource allocation, and operational decisions within the group
- Escalation point for complex credit, compliance, or risk issues prior to Executive Director review
Who You Are
- Demonstrated a minimum of 10 years experience in banking or a financial institution, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory role
- Demonstrated a minimum of 5 - 7 years CRE expertise in commercial real estate portfolio management, construction lending, and/or data analytics
- Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
- Analytics: Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, modeling, and data aggregation; proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Construction Lending: Familiarity with construction/development software (scheduling, lease analysis, database tools) is an asset
- Communication: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present complex information to executive audiences
- Relationship Management: Ability to foster and maintain commercial relationships with a high level of competency
- Travel: Availability to travel for periodic project meetings and site inspections
California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment
At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000 - $190,000.00 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
LI-TA
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
-
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
-
Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
- We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Construction Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job description exactly. Get foreign construction engineering credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized service before applying, so your qualifications map cleanly to the DOL's minimum requirements.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
General contractors and infrastructure developers with repeat PERM filings are far more likely to sponsor again. Use Migrate Mate to filter Construction Manager roles by employers who have active green card sponsorship history, saving you from pitching cold.
Document site supervision experience in detail
EB-3 skilled worker filings for Construction Managers require evidence of direct supervisory scope. Collect letters, org charts, and project records that quantify crews managed and contract values overseen, not just job titles.
Confirm the job description before PERM is filed
Once your employer files the PERM application with DOL, the job duties are locked. Review the draft job description carefully before submission so your actual day-to-day work matches what USCIS will later evaluate in the I-140 stage.
Understand which EB category your role qualifies for
A Construction Manager role typically qualifies under EB-3 as a professional or skilled worker, but candidates holding a master's degree in construction management or engineering may qualify under EB-2. Your degree field and the employer's stated minimum requirements determine the category.
Check OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage certified in the PERM filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Construction Manager in the job's geographic area before you accept an offer or sign an employment agreement.
Green Card Construction Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Construction Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker or professional roles, since employers typically require a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering plus several years of experience. If the role requires a master's degree and your employer can justify that minimum, EB-2 may apply. The O*NET occupation profile for Construction Managers supports the specialty occupation classification used in both categories.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Construction Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a fixed work period. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed, compared to H-1B's faster initial approval.
What does the PERM process look like for a Construction Manager position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. DOL then reviews the application, which can take six months or more. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. You can then apply for adjustment of status once a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Construction Manager employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Construction Manager roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This filters out the majority of postings that don't lead to PERM filings, so you're spending your time on opportunities where sponsorship is already part of how the employer hires.
Can I change employers during the green card process as a Construction Manager?
You can change employers during the PERM or I-140 stage, but you'd need to restart the process with the new employer since PERM is tied to a specific job and company. Once your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved, AC21 portability may allow you to move to a same or similar construction management role without losing your place in the queue.