1609116: Construction Management Associate I (CMA601)
JPMorganChase · Plano, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Plano, TX
Job highlights
- Review construction documents and monitor project progress.
- Ensure viability of property projects supported by lending.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Identify and escalate risks and compliance concerns.
- Contribute to process improvements and efficiencies.
About the role
Job Description
Bring your construction expertise to a team where your work directly supports strong, well-managed real estate lending outcomes. You will gain exposure to a wide range of project types and partners while strengthening your credit and risk mindset. This role offers mobility and growth through hands-on project reviews, field engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. If you enjoy solving complex problems and improving processes, you will find meaningful opportunities here. Join a team that values ownership, clear communication, and continuous improvement.
Job Summary
As a Construction Management Associate I within the Construction Management team, you help ensure the viability and success of property-related projects supported by construction lending. You review construction documents, monitor project progress, and identify issues that may impact the property during the loan term. You collaborate with internal and external partners to support smooth execution from project start through closeout. You apply sound judgment, clear communication, and a risk-aware mindset to deliver timely insights. You contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on quality, consistency, and client experience.
You will support commercial, multi-family, and residential construction projects and loans. Your work includes reviewing plans, budgets, schedules, and third-party reporting while tracking progress against key milestones. You will help drive consistent documentation practices and escalation routines that reduce risk and improve predictability. You may contribute to process improvements, including reporting enhancements and workflow efficiencies. You will build strong relationships across customers, bankers, design professionals, and consultants.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze and review construction documents to assess project viability and alignment with loan terms and risk requirements.
- Monitor project progress from initiation to closeout and escalate risks, delays, or compliance concerns as needed.
- Coordinate with customers, bankers, design professionals, and third-party consultants to support effective project execution.
- Evaluate budgets, schedules, contracts, and change activity to identify impacts to cost, timing, and completion risk.
- Apply knowledge of construction materials, methods, standard practices, and applicable codes to inform reviews and issue resolution.
- Document findings clearly and deliver timely updates and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support site visits or field observations when required and summarize outcomes and follow-ups.
- Track conditions, deliverables, and milestones to help ensure accurate reporting and timely resolution of exceptions.
- Contribute to business review routines and resiliency efforts by identifying themes, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that streamline workflows, strengthen controls, or improve stakeholder experience.
- Partner with the team to maintain consistent standards, quality, and responsiveness across the coverage portfolio.
Key skills/competency
- Construction Management
- Construction Lending
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Document Review
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Analysis
- Schedule Monitoring
- Compliance
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Construction Management Associate
- Construction Management
- Real Estate Lending
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Document Review
- JPMorgan Chase
- Finance
- Banking
- Construction
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight construction management experience, document review, and risk assessment skills relevant to JPMorgan Chase's needs.
- Showcase project successes: Quantify achievements in construction projects, budgets, and schedules in your application.
- Demonstrate communication skills: Prepare examples of clear, concise reporting and stakeholder coordination.
- Understand the role: Research JPMorgan Chase's construction lending and risk management approach.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss how you identify and mitigate construction project risks.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Construction Management Associate I at JPMorgan Chase?
- As a Construction Management Associate I at JPMorgan Chase, you will be responsible for reviewing construction documents, monitoring project progress, evaluating budgets and schedules, and identifying potential risks and compliance issues for commercial, multi-family, and residential construction projects. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and contribute to process improvements.
- What qualifications are required for the Construction Management Associate I role at JPMorgan Chase?
- The required qualifications include a minimum of two years of experience in construction management, construction lending support, project controls, or a related field. You must demonstrate the ability to review construction documents, assess project feasibility and risk, monitor project progress, and have knowledge of construction materials, methods, and applicable building codes. Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and critical thinking skills are also essential.
- Does JPMorgan Chase offer visa sponsorship for the Construction Management Associate I position?
- No, JPMorgan Chase does not offer visa sponsorship for this particular Construction Management Associate I position.
- What is the work arrangement for this Construction Management Associate I role?
- This is a full-time, in-office position requiring 40 hours per week. The work arrangement is on-site.
- What kind of construction projects will I be working on as a Construction Management Associate I at JPMorgan Chase?
- You will support commercial, multi-family, and residential construction projects and loans. This involves reviewing plans, budgets, schedules, and third-party reports to track progress and identify any potential issues.
- How can I best prepare my resume for a Construction Management Associate I application at JPMorgan Chase?
- To prepare your resume, emphasize your experience in construction management, document review (plans, specifications, budgets, schedules), risk assessment, and project monitoring. Quantify your achievements whenever possible, such as by stating the scale of projects managed or cost savings achieved. Highlight any experience with construction lending support or related fields.
- What are the preferred qualifications for the Construction Management Associate I position at JPMorgan Chase?