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ROCHELLE BECK

East Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Results-oriented, degreed professional with 15+ years of managerial experience, 11 years working as a Senior Construction Loan Administrator, as well as 20+ years working with clients in the commercial construction industry.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Construction Loan Administrator

HSBC Bank, NA
08.2018 - Current
  • Administer up to 20 commercial loans simultaneously, including as lead bank on large and complex syndicated construction loans
  • Manage loan portfolio worth $940MM
  • Created Construction Loan Draw Process Desktop Manual for use by Relationship Managers
  • Run Kickoff meetings to assist borrowers in draw package preparation, explaining Loan Agreement exhibits, budget balancing, equity and loan draws, interest periods and interest rate options
  • Review monthly construction draw packages, analyze in conjunction with inspection report, budget, Loan Agreement, Loan Summary and bank accounting systems of record
  • Prepare syndication and funding notices for bank investment groups
  • Act as a liaison with borrowers, bank groups, construction inspectors and title companies during all phases of construction financing
  • Review and provide comments to loan closers and attorneys on preliminary loan agreement language to insure loans can be serviced properly and reduce risk to bank
  • Administer and monitor loans on day-to-day and transactional basis working in close partnership with Relationship Managers, Collateral Risk, accounting, and servicing personnel
  • Administer loans in accordance with credit policy requirements for risk management/mitigation, ensuring compliance with approved terms and conditions
  • Ensure all necessary documents have been received, and equity requirement met prior to disbursement of any loan funds
  • Work directly with syndication group
  • Handle and track all Partial Releases of Mortgages for condo unit closings including calculations, approving payoff amounts, preparation of payoff letters, notification to bank groups and releasing to attorneys for filing with county offices
  • Process interest payment, loan advances and principal pay downs

Owner, Retail Designer and Construction Manager

Self Employed
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Represent clients for commercial construction build-outs located in office buildings, strip centers, urban and mall locations
  • Negotiate with Landlords, review leases, advise clients on lease language including Landlord and Tenant Work Letters and construction related exhibits
  • Store design and development, retain and coordinate A/E firms, review for final landlord and DOB submissions
  • Prepare preliminary and final budgets for client approval
  • Retain expeditors and third party inspectors for permit filing
  • Prepare invite to bidders, solicit and review bids, negotiate bids and contracts, award contracts
  • Maintained control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Obtain insurance and lien releases to protect clients
  • Conduct site meetings and document construction status with digital photography to share with clients
  • Coordinate millwork, signage and other third party vendors
  • Review and approve contractor pay applications and change orders
  • Prepare and follow up on punch-list items
  • Obtain close out documents including as-built drawings, warranties and equipment manuals
  • Final meeting for landlord approval /space turnover to clients


Sr. Commercial Construction Real Estate Servicing

HSBC Bank
08.2011 - 01.2017

Same responsibilities as current position at HSBC Bank, NA

  • Manage portfolio worth $2.47B majority as lead on complex syndicated deals
  • Train new hires on bank systems, construction draw review process, loan administration processes and procedures

Construction Consultant

Cohen's Fashion Optical and Sterling Optical
03.2009 - 09.2011
  • Handled all design and construction related issues for both companies as performed while in their employ from 2000-2009
  • See below responsibilities for job function

Director of Design and Construction

Sterling Optical/Cohen's Fashion Optical
01.2001 - 03.2009
  • Supervised staff of up to four people including two project managers
  • Managed 15-20 projects, 25%-45% travel, 800-2000 SF stores
  • Generated and reviewed project status reports, reporting directly to CEO
  • Prepared budget estimates and negotiated with contractors to meet budget requirements
  • Negotiated and awarded construction contracts, approved cost requisitions and obtained all close out documents to obtain tenant allowances and sign offs from landlords
  • Designed store layouts with input from franchisees, directed corporate architect /engineer in preparation of construction documents
  • Reviewed construction documents for landlord and building department submissions
  • Liaised between corporate/franchisees and landlords

Director of Construction

Noodle Kidoodle
05.1999 - 12.2000
  • Similar responsibilities as noted above
  • Managed free standing, strip center and mall locations with sizes ranging from 5,000-8,000SF
  • Supervised staff of three, reporting to CFO and President

Director of Design and Construction/ Project Manager

Sterling Optical
11.1993 - 05.1999
  • Developed department forms and procedures for use by project managers and support staff
  • 30% travel, 800-1800 SF stores
  • Managed staff of three, simultaneously handled 10-15 projects
  • Similar responsibilities as above.

Project Consultant

Tri-Tech Planning Consultants
11.1989 - 11.1993
  • Prepared Baseline CPM schedules for various projects including commercial, residential, historical, and waste water treatment plant
  • Monitored and documented construction progress by site visits and meetings with owners, architects, contractors and engineers
  • Various other responsibilities including claims analysis, reporting and presentations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Florida International University
Miami, Florida
1989

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Client Focused
  • Process Implementation
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Computer Skills including Microsoft Office
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Employee Training
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Time Management Skills
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Timeline

Senior Construction Loan Administrator

HSBC Bank, NA
08.2018 - Current

Owner, Retail Designer and Construction Manager

Self Employed
01.2017 - 08.2019

Sr. Commercial Construction Real Estate Servicing

HSBC Bank
08.2011 - 01.2017

Construction Consultant

Cohen's Fashion Optical and Sterling Optical
03.2009 - 09.2011

Director of Design and Construction

Sterling Optical/Cohen's Fashion Optical
01.2001 - 03.2009

Director of Construction

Noodle Kidoodle
05.1999 - 12.2000

Director of Design and Construction/ Project Manager

Sterling Optical
11.1993 - 05.1999

Project Consultant

Tri-Tech Planning Consultants
11.1989 - 11.1993

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Florida International University
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