Director of Project Finance

Company: Caliber Companies
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Caliber is seeking a full-time Director of Project Finance to join our team in Scottsdale, AZ. The primary function of the Director of Project Finance is to own all aspects of asset & corporate finance. Additionally, this person will support the company in the areas of Asset Due Diligence & Asset Management.Position works out of the Scottsdale office as it requires significant interaction with other team members but can be performed remotely.Primary Responsibilities

• Source financing alternatives and establish new lending relationships for the company.
• Coordinate and manage the financing/refinancing of Company owned or controlled assets, funds, and corporate needs (EX: new corporate office building)
• Develop and mentor a team within project finance
• Formulate financing models, project-finance communications, asset descriptions, and related work product required to successfully approach financing institutions such as banks, insurance companies, agencies, REITs, private equity funds, mortgage bankers & CMBS debt providers to obtain financing for Company owned or controlled assets or purchases.
• Represent the Company to these external parties and provide detailed information on both the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and the project(s) being financed to the financing providers.
• Formulate a financing strategy and present that strategy to the Company's executives. The strategy will include multiple quotes or options, as appropriate, to ensure the market has been thoroughly reviewed for viable options.
• Provide internal support services customary to commercial mortgage transaction coordination and will liaison with Company resources to obtain documentation and other requests for the financing providers. Continue these services until the financing has closed escrow.
• Develop and manage a due diligence checklist for all potential Financings.Qualifications (required Unless Otherwise Stated)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work and education. Finance Degree Preferred.
  • Commercial real estate and project finance experience required.
  • 5-10 years of Real Estate, bank relationship management and/or lending experience.
  • Business Development experience preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    • High level of integrity, detail, self-motivation and hand-on approach to problem solving is a must
    • Demonstrated ability to be able to adapt and execute on activities and deliverables in an unstructured environment.
    • Experience effectively working in cross-functional teams
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
    • Our ideal person is versatile, hard-working & can handle several moving parts/tasks at one time.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    • Pays attention to detail, has ability to multi-task and has adept problem-solving skills Physical DemandsThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. The employee frequently communicates with internal team members, investors and vendors. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine and printer. Occasionally moves items up to 50 lbs. for various projects.Caliber's Mission & Core PrinciplesTo build wealth for great people, our clients and our team, while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.Accountability: I take ownership of myself and my role at Caliber by keeping my commitments to colleagues and customers; by creating solutions when I see problems; and by managing my time and priorities to achieve our highest desired outcomes.Respect: I am courteous, kind, and professional with those I encounter, while understanding others may not always see a circumstance from my perspective.Transparency: I share information freely with others; I acknowledge my mistakes; and I build trust with others by being open and authentic.Caliber is an equal opportunity employer. Caliber expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment discrimination, unlawful employment harassment, and unlawful employment retaliation. Caliber is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities ("EEO") to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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