Director of New Construction Lending

Director of New Construction Lending

Retail Mortgage Division | Bank Platform

Overview

Our client, a well-capitalized bank with a growing retail mortgage platform, is seeking a Director of New Construction Lending to lead and scale its construction-to-permanent and new construction mortgage strategy.

This role sits at the intersection of production, risk management, builder relationships, and operational execution. The right leader understands both the sales engine and the banking discipline required to grow new construction lending profitably and responsibly.

This is not a single-market role. It is a leadership position designed to bring structure, consistency, and scalable growth to the bank’s construction lending efforts across retail markets.

Key Responsibilities

Own the new construction and construction-to-permanent lending strategy within the retail mortgage division

Partner with retail sales leadership to develop and support loan officers originating construction loans

Build and manage builder, developer, and Realtor relationships , ensuring alignment with bank credit standards

Collaborate with credit, risk, underwriting, and operations to ensure sound loan structures and smooth execution

Establish guidelines, training, and best practices for construction lending across markets

Provide leadership oversight for pipeline management, draw processes, and lifecycle execution

Serve as the internal subject-matter expert on construction lending products, policies, and market trends

Ideal Candidate Profile

Current or recent mortgage banking or bank-based lending experience

Demonstrated success with construction and construction-to-permanent lending

Strong understanding of credit, risk, and regulatory expectations in a bank environment

Proven ability to lead through influence , working across sales, credit, and operations

Experience supporting or managing loan officers originating construction loans

Professional presence with the ability to build trust with internal stakeholders and external partners

Strategic thinker who can balance growth initiatives with disciplined execution

Why This Role

Opportunity to shape and lead a key growth channel within a stable bank platform

High-visibility role with direct impact on retail mortgage expansion

Long-term career opportunity for a leader who enjoys building systems, not just closing loans

Collaborative culture that values experience, judgment, and relationship-based growth

Next Step

If you have built or led a construction lending platform—and want the opportunity to oversee and scale it within a bank environment—this role offers both impact and longevity.

Confidential conversations are encouraged.