Construction Underwriter - Arixa Capital

About Arixa Capital

Arixa is seeking the right person to help the company grow in a sustainable manner. Three factors contribute to making this “the right place and the right time” for this position and for Arixa:

Arixa is truly differentiated in our market. Arixa is both an investment manager and a lending platform, while our competition is almost exclusively lenders who do not manage discretionary funds. With our 12-year track record of over 1,400 loans funded, Arixa has earned the trust from investors to manage large discretionary funds. That allows Arixa to customize solutions for borrowers without special approvals from distant committees or boards of directors that don’t understand our business. Arixa also manages money that comes from one of the nation’s largest pension funds, another first in our industry that gives Arixa almost unlimited capacity to grow, as long as we can find the right borrowers and loans.

We place organizational health at the top of our priority list. Three years ago, Arixa undertook an exercise to place organizational health at the center of our business model, using the framework in Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business. The result is that we developed a playbook that incorporates input from every Arixa team member, making sure that we remain aligned, and everyone knows what is most important—covering our mission, our values, and our top priorities each year (though the Lencioni framework does not use these exact terms).

Arixa offers a unique package of incentives and benefits. Key benefits and incentives for this position include customized career development and coaching; an outstanding package of health and medical benefits; and special opportunities such as a sabbatical program and gym reimbursement program. Arixa is employee-owned, which allows us to maximize our investment in our own employees.

More information on Arixa can be found online at www.arixacapital.com

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Construction Underwriter with extensive knowledge of the single-family residential construction process and field experience. Our ideal candidate will possess strong budget review and estimation skills, along with the ability to analyze construction plans effectively. In addition, the position requires outstanding communication skills-both written and interpersonal, as well as the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast paced environment.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:

Budget Review and Estimation:

Analyze project budgets and provide sound conclusions on their feasibility.

Assess pricing trends and typical costs per square foot.

Construction Plan Review:

Read and interpret full construction plan.

Identify and document bed and bath counts, unit umbers, total square footage, and significant structural details.

Communication:

Prepare clear and concise written reports and documentation.

Communicate in a timely, professional and effective manner with internal teams, clients and stakeholders.

Time Management:

Meet deadlines consistently and pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks.

Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Active Listening:

Engage in active listening during meeting and discussions.

Take detailed notes to ensure accurate understanding and follow-up.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Seniority Level

Analyst

Industry

Construction - Real Estate

Employment Type

Full-time – Exempt

Requirements

-Bachelor’s Degree from in Construction Management Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

-Minimum 3 years of field experience in single family residential construction as a project manager or estimator required.

-Familiarity with construction processes, terminology, and best practices.

-Strong analytical skills for budget review and estimation.

-Ability to interpret and analyze construction plans.

-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships.

-Outstanding multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

-Self-motivated with a pro-active approach to tasks.

The role is Hybrid requiring the employee to work from our Los Angeles 3 days a week.

Salary Range: $90,000-120,000