Construction Finance Specialist

About the role

The Construction Finance Specialist supports the financial administration of Lincoln's construction and development projects. This role tracks project budgets, processes draw requests, and assists with financial reporting for projects under construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Track construction project budgets, committed costs, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and process construction draw requests, coordinating required documentation with project managers, lenders, and general contractors.
• Assist with monthly job cost reporting and budget-to-actual variance analysis for assigned projects.
• Reconcile construction-related invoices, retainage, and lien waiver documentation.
• Support the preparation of project financial status reports for internal and client stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Development, Construction Management, and Property Accounting teams to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Maintain organized project finance files and documentation to support audits and lender reviews.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis related to construction and development activity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 2-4 years of experience in construction finance, real estate finance, or project accounting.
• Working knowledge of construction draw processes and job cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with construction draw or project accounting systems a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Physical Requirements

• This role involves standard office work with the ability to use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to construction sites or project meetings may be required.
• This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

Pay

$60,000 USD - $70,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-Paid Life insurance
• Company-Paid Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, Traditional and Roth, with applicable eligibility requirements
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) or vacation benefits, depending on position classification
• Paid sick leave and other legally required leave programs
• Employee assistance and wellness programs where available
• Company-paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings that may vary by location and position

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company ("Lincoln") is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, sports and entertainment, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln's combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 720 million square feet of commercial space.