Job Description Summary
As a Contracts & Closings Associate working for Taylor Morrison you will maintain ongoing communications with the Lenders, Title Companies, Builders, and Sales team to promote a smooth process for the homebuyer from contract to closing.
Job Details
We trust that as a Contracts & Closings Associate you will: (responsibilities)
- Maintain lender relationship for error-free closings
- Work with Title Company, Surveyors and Builders
- Maintain ongoing communications with Builders throughout building process
- Audit contracts for completeness and accuracy
- Process all paperwork for contracts, change orders, lender letters, earnest money and color selections
- Coordinate closing packages to Title Co.; ensure paperwork completeness (do not attend closings)
- Review HUD-1 for accuracy to file
- Input contract and option information into computer system
- Maintain pending sales report and monitor key areas of company concern
- Distribute signed/approved contract packages to appropriate departments
- Work with Sales Manager and Sales Associates to improve contract quality and monitor any corrections needed
- You are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Centric
- Detail Oriented
- Ethics & Integrity
- Self-Starter
- Sense of Urgency
About you:
- 3+ years recent experience working with Contracts and Closings or Mortgage Banking (processing, closing, loan officer required)
- You are proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications as well as have savvy computer skills
- You are a strong in communication skills both oral and written as well as strong in organization skills
- You are customer service oriented and believe customer is number one priority
- You understand the need to be flexible and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Will have responsibilities such as:
- This position is considered a non-exempt position for purposes of wage-hour law, which means that you will be required to keep a time record and will be eligible for overtime pay.
Essential Functions:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
- Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
- Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
- The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
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Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison
We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Programs
- Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
- Vacation & Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
- Home Mortgage Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What We Do
Taylor Morrison is a national homebuilder and land developer with a whole lot of heart and the fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Whether we’re supporting our customers on the cusp of change to Make Moves, inspiring our team members to uphold our culture we affectionately call TMLiving and fulfill our promise to ‘Love the Customer,’ or innovating the homebuying experience into the very best it can be, it’s our people who fuel our passion for making Taylor Morrison the perfect place to call home.
We’re honored to hold the title of America’s Most Trusted® Home Builder by Lifestory Research for six years running, and for being named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2019 and 2020 and one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2018 and 2020. Our efforts to make the homebuilding industry more representative and inclusive have also been recognized with a three-time inclusion on Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index in 2019, 2020 and 2021. These accolades, paired with our esteemed company culture, unwavering commitment to sustainability, philanthropy and healthy living, and dedication to elevating the customer and employee experience make us a great choice for potential homebuyers and future team members alike.
Today, Taylor Morrison and our family of brands build in 11 states and 22 major markets—securing us the No. 5 spot for the nation’s largest homebuilders. To make the homebuying journey as seamless as possible, we also offer a one-stop-shop experience through our suite of in-house financial services, including mortgage, title services and insurance. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, whether you’re considering joining our family as a customer, team member or valued trade partner, we can’t wait to welcome you home.