Commercial Escrow Officer - Green Brick Title

The Commercial Escrow Officer must believe in, practice and initiate all Green Brick Partners values set forth in an acronym we call HOME. They must be Honest, Objective, Mature and Efficient in how he or she approaches their role at Green Brick Partners.

The Commercial Escrow Officer will work with the President to handle all commercial transactions, including interim constructions loans, lot takedowns and transfers, all nature of commercial closings, and assist the residential team as needed. 

Lot Takedown Closings:

• Open base file on new subdivision when contracts are received
• Communicate with all parties in the transaction
• Deposit earnest money as necessary, send wiring instructions as needed
• Send out Critical Dates letters as provided
• Maintain Closing Calendar, work flow status for all commercial closings
• Review and share title commitments
• Maintain Base Files for subdivisions - amendments to contracts, recorded plats, and various
• Assist with curing objection letter items
• Review Builder lot lists and make changes, reorder and communicate as necessary
• Takedown orders to be turned in to insure on-time closing
• Request all information from builders, lender, HOA, surveyors, realtors, others for closing
• Prepare settlement statements and closing docs to send to seller/builder/lender for closing
• Close, fund the file, send out wires and checks, ship file, and prepare for policy
• Pull, execute and deliver signed title policies and binders

Commercial Closings:

• Turn in order when contract is received
• Deposit earnest money
• Send Critical Dates letter to all parties
• Send commitment out to all parties
• Assist with curing objection letter items
• Order closing docs, taxes and any HOA that may affect the property
• Work up settlement statement and closing docs for closing.
• Maintain communication with all parties

General:

• Maintain Escrow Officer License and Notary Public in good standing
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Manage and handle all phases of the escrow and closing process for raw land acquisition, lot acquisition and lot takedowns, including related financing
• Send critical date letters
• Send and revise title commitments, respond to title objection letters
• Order closing documents, taxes, UCC searches and HOA clearance items
• Prepare settlement statements
• Maintain communication with all parties
• Other duties as assigned

Supervision of Others:  Commercial/Lot Team

Authority/Budget/Decision Making/Discretion and Independent Judgment Ability:  This position carries the high-level critical decision-making responsibility and has the ability to manage the Commerical closing process.  This is an exempt position.

Education:

• College Degree
• Juris Doctorate is helpful but not required

Experience:

• 1-3 years experience as a commercial escrow officer
• Proficient with Qualia
• Escrow License required for regulatory compliance with transaction functions
• Notary Public, required
• Strong knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry, particularly related to single family development and lot takedowns
• High level understanding title exceptions and curative actions
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills
• Able to work with a team in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Competencies:

• Team player
• Organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong communication skills

Green Brick Total Compensation:

• Competitive compensation and bonus program
• Multiple Medical and ancillary benefits
• Restricted Stock Awards
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Fitness Reimbursement and programs
• Home Purchase Discount

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Location:        Plano Headquarters: 5501 Headquarters Drive, Suite 200W, Plano, TX 75024

Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.