Construction Coordinator
About the job
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit.
- A complete understanding of construction loan requirements for residential and commercial development projects.
- Basic knowledge of lending disbursement processes, procedures, and documentation.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management programs.
- Basic knowledge of standard construction budget practices and techniques.
- Coordinate disbursement of funds and monitor construction funds after closing.
- Verify that all documentation is completed correctly and that submitted forms are applicable.
- Examine draw requests and construction-related documentation to ensure invoice amounts, prior payments, current payments, and balances correspond with the documentation.
- Determine whether disbursement payments should be made to contractors or subcontractors based on review of sworn statements and documentation provided.
- Use multiple system platforms to disburse funds, including ACH, Concur, and wire transfers.
- Monitor, review, and reconcile construction progress against sworn-statement budget line items to ensure projects are on track.
- Set up and activate construction project files.
- Schedule inspections with third-party vendors or internal team members and review completed inspections to ensure projects are progressing or complete.
- Conduct mechanic's lien searches through county websites and judgment searches on applicable state sites; work directly with the title underwriter to address and resolve related lien issues.
- Contact clients regarding projects that are delayed or not finished within the timeframe indicated in the construction agreement.
- Identify potential construction risks, such as cost overruns or project delays, and take appropriate action to mitigate risk for clients and the lender in accordance with title underwriter and organizational guidelines.
- Review construction loan documentation to ensure all project requirements and conditions are met; follow up with clients and contractors to resolve document discrepancies.
- Verify disbursement documentation to ensure projects are within budget.
- Upload documentation for each draw to the appropriate systems and client files.
- Real estate knowledge.
About the company
Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative that provides financial services for agriculture and rural communities in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. It offers loans, leases, risk management, and other financing solutions tailored to farming operations and rural needs. The company operates through a cooperative model where member-owners use and guide the services, focusing on practical financing for equipment, operations, and risk mitigation rather than a traditional for-profit bank approach. What sets Compeer apart is its member-owned structure within the Farm Credit system, its regional focus on three Midwestern states, and its emphasis on empowering employees with flexible work environments and professional development. The goal is to support agriculture and rural America by delivering dependable financial products while enabling team members to thrive personally and professionally.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Founded
1916
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Compeer raised $300 million preferred stock in November 2025, strengthening capital.
- S&P kept Compeer BBB+/Stable in May 2026, signaling balance-sheet resilience.
- Automation now saves underwriters 800 hours monthly, expanding throughput without proportional headcount growth.
What critics are saying
- Sunterra claims still threaten Compeer’s underwriting discipline and collections through 2026.
- The July 6, 2026 CAL receiver victory shows aggressive recovery dependence on courts.
- A 2026 Midwest farm-credit downturn would squeeze collateral values and force lending contraction.
What makes Compeer Financial unique
- Compeer’s Farm Credit cooperative structure returned $152 million patronage in 2026.
- PepsiCo and EDF backed Compeer’s June 11, 2026 RegenLend strip-till leasing pilot.
- Compeer’s April 2026 FICO rollout automated $10 billion of agricultural lending applications.
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Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Compeer Financial has completed a $300 million sale of perpetual preferred stock, with Piper Sandler acting as the sole initial purchaser.
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