Job Details

Construction Management Associate I

Build a career where your construction expertise directly protects clients and strengthens outcomes across the lending lifecycle. Join a collaborative team where your judgment and attention to detail will be trusted from day one. You will gain exposure to a variety of property types and learn how projects are evaluated, monitored, and closed out successfully. We support growth through training, coaching, and internal mobility opportunities. If you enjoy problem-solving and influencing results, this role offers meaningful impact.

Job Summary:

As a Construction Management Associate I within Construction Management, you help ensure construction projects tied to lending are viable, well-documented, and progressing as planned. You review construction documentation, monitor milestones through closeout, and surface risks early so teams can act quickly. You partner with internal colleagues and external parties to keep work moving and issues resolved. You bring a practical understanding of construction practices and apply it to protect the firm and clients. You contribute to a team culture that values ownership, clear communication, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will support commercial, multi-family, and residential construction lending activity. Your work will include document reviews, progress monitoring, and clear reporting so decision-makers have timely visibility into risk and status. You will interact with customers, bankers, design professionals, and third-party consultants, helping align expectations and next steps. You will develop deeper familiarity with how construction risk is managed during the loan term. You will also have opportunities to improve repeatable processes and strengthen operational resiliency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze construction documents to assess project viability and alignment with loan terms and risk requirements
• Monitor construction progress from initiation through closeout, identifying and escalating issues that may affect collateral or timelines
• Review status updates and support clear reporting to inform stakeholders and drive timely decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to resolve issues and maintain momentum on projects
• Apply knowledge of construction materials, methods, standard practices, and building codes to support risk identification
• Support commercial, multi-family, and residential construction lending activity with consistent review and follow-up
• Participate in business review processes and contribute insights that improve execution and risk awareness
• Assist with resiliency efforts and process improvements to strengthen consistent delivery

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Two years of experience in construction management, construction risk, project monitoring, or a related field
• Ability to review and interpret construction documents (plans, budgets, schedules, contracts, and reports)
• Experience monitoring construction progress and escalating risks, issues, or deviations from plan
• Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, and standard industry practices
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and inspection or permitting concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise status reporting
• Demonstrated conflict management skills and ability to drive resolution across multiple parties
• Proven stakeholder management skills across internal teams and external partners
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risk indicators

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience driving process improvement or workflow automation in an operations or lending environment
• Ability to create quantitative reports and dashboards to support performance tracking and decision-making
• Project management experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and timelines
• Experience working with third-party consultants (engineers, inspectors, cost reviewers, or similar)
• Familiarity with construction loan administration and closeout requirements

Required or Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Work schedules will be full-time in office, on a 40-hour per week schedule

Federal Deposit Insurance Act:

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorgan Chase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.