Development Manager
5 days ago
Miami
Fortis Design Build is a real estate development company in South Florida focusing on mixed-use development, multifamily, commercial with about 4 million SF currently in design or under construction. Fortis is looking for a team member that can fulfill the below responsibilities successfully. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, ambitious, organized, possess strong management skills, attention to detail and a sense of urgency for critical deadlines. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each individual is encouraged to contribute to our overall processes, decisions, planning, and culture. Fortis offers a collaborative work environment with a very attractive compensation package with bonuses, wellness packages and potential investment opportunities. Responsibilities: Development Management • Oversee the full lifecycle of real estate development projects from concept through completion., • Conduct due diligence and feasibility analysis for potential acquisitions or development opportunities., • Coordinate with legal, finance, and acquisitions teams to structure deals, obtain entitlements, and ensure project viability., • Manage consultants, architects, engineers, and permitting authorities throughout predevelopment phases., • Participate in the rezoning and entitlements process when necessary., • Manage the approval and permitting phase of the development process and ensure approvals are in line with company requirements., • Manage the design phase of projects, ensuring adherence to our standards and the established budget., • Coordinate with, and manage, the design team to ensure the timely and on-budget completion of all plan sets., • Lead general contractor selection process and negotiate construction contracts., • Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to plans, budget, and schedule., • Manage relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors., • Conduct site inspections, resolve field issues, and ensure quality control and safety compliance., • Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders, executives, and investors on project status., • Facilitate cross-functional coordination with finance, legal, asset management, and leasing teams., • Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred., • 3+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or a related field., • Proven track record of delivering ground-up development and/or major renovation projects on time and within budget., • Deep knowledge of entitlement processes, permitting, design and construction standards, and project finance., • Strong financial acumen, including experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting., • Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills., • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet) and MS Office Suite., • Strong organizational and communication skills