Fortis Design + Build | Development Manager

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 hybrid work environment with a very attractive compensation package with bonuses, wellness packages and potential investment opportunities.

Responsibilities :

• Engage and manage a large team of professionals & consultants as required for successful design, permitting, construction and lease-up.
• Oversee elements of the due diligence process to ensure that all development risks are identified, quantified, and ideally resolved.
• 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.
• Manage the bidding, negotiation and construction contract process.
• Manage the contractor and work collaboratively with the on-site team through the construction phase, including periodic on-site visits.
• Coordinate with the construction team to ensure constantly up-to-date budgets and timelines.
• Develop and implement solutions to address any deviations from the anticipated budget and schedule. Engage, coordinate, and interface with the management company during lease- up.
• Regularly produce project progress reports to update leadership and equity partners.
• Organize, oversee, and accomplish any other necessary tasks to ensure the successful completion of all projects.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating with multiple different business units in order to align the goals of different groups and generate new avenues for income. Once development goals have been established, this candidate will be responsible for conducting due diligence, budgeting and creating timelines for necessary projects or events. Alongside this, the candidate will also be responsible for cross checking legal responsibilities and contracts related to the organization and ensuring these regulations are followed.

QualificationsBachelor's degree in economics, finance, architecture, construction or relevant field3 years of management experienceProficient in Microsoft OfficeStrong organizational and communication skills