Overview
Construction Analyst | Assistant Project Manager Jobs in New York, NY at Henderson Scott US
Title: Construction Analyst | Assistant Project Manager
Company: Henderson Scott US
Location: New York, NY
Construction Analyst | Assistant Project Manager – New York, NY
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the team as a Construction Analyst. The analyst's primary responsibility will be to support the company's underwriting, asset management, and financial analysis/reporting functions. In this role, the successful candidate will work cross-functionally with originations, credit teams, asset management, and senior leadership to gain an in-depth understanding of the firm's investment and lending platform.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, lending, or investment
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Strong financial analysis and Excel skills
- Understanding of construction budgets, schedules, and development process preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- High attention to detail and analytical mindset
Preferred Experience
- Experience with ground-up construction or real estate development
- Exposure to construction lending or real estate finance
- Familiarity with New York City real estate market
- Experience reviewing construction budgets and draw requests
Construction & Portfolio Monitoring
- Conduct construction site inspections to monitor progress and identify potential risks
- Review construction schedules and budgets to ensure projects remain on track
- Analyze project timelines, cost reports, and change orders across multiple developments
- Monitor borrower performance and flag potential construction or financial risks
Underwriting & Due Diligence
- Perform due diligence for new investment opportunities including budget reviews, sponsor analysis, and project feasibility
- Review construction budgets, development schedules, and third-party reports
- Assist with underwriting new loan opportunities and preparing investment memos
- Support credit team with risk analysis and project evaluation
Funding & Asset Management
- Prepare funding request packages for internal and external disbursements
- Review draw requests and supporting documentation
- Track construction loan balances, funding schedules, and project milestones
- Coordinate with borrowers, contractors, and third-party consultants
Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Create construction and portfolio reports for senior management, investors, and credit partners
- Maintain internal dashboards and tracking tools across active projects
- Assist with portfolio performance reporting and risk monitoring
- Support asset management team with ongoing project oversight
Key Traits
- Driven self-starter with strong work ethic
- Strong attention to detail
- Desire to learn and grow within a real estate investment platform
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative team player
This is a strong opportunity to join a growing real estate investment and lending platform with significant deal flow and exposure to a wide range of real estate projects.
