Construction Manager (Development

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Reports To: Vice President of Development / Development Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

A Miami-based real estate developer is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of complex real estate development projects throughout South Florida. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on construction experience, particularly with high-rise residential, mixed‑use, hospitality, commercial, and multifamily developments.

This individual will serve as the Owner's Representative throughout all phases of development, from pre‑construction and permitting through construction completion and turnover. The successful candidate will work closely with ownership, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, lenders, and government agencies to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards and project objectives.

Experience working directly for a real estate developer and/or serving as an Owner's Representative is highly desirable.

• Manage all phases of construction from pre‑development through project completion and turnover.
• Act as the Owner's Representative on assigned projects.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and governmental agencies.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and consultant reports.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential schedule delays, budget impacts, and construction risks.
• Participate in contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide detailed status reports to ownership and senior management.
• Review and evaluate change orders, contractor pay applications, requests for information (RFIs), and project reporting.
• Monitor project budgets and assist in cost control, forecasting, and value engineering initiatives.
• Coordinate permitting efforts and work directly with municipalities to facilitate approvals and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and oversee construction quality and progress.
• Coordinate lender inspections and reporting requirements as necessary.
• Facilitate project closeout, punch list completion, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), and Final Certificate of Occupancy (CO) processes.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, constructability reviews, and risk management efforts.
• Support acquisition, development, and asset management teams during project execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing high‑rise residential, hospitality, mixed‑use, multifamily, or commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and contract administration.
• Thorough knowledge of permitting, inspection, and approval processes within Miami‑Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.
• Experience coordinating with local municipalities, building departments, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, consultant reports, and contracts.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
• Experience working directly for a real estate developer preferred.
• Prior Owner's Representative experience preferred.
• Experience with luxury condominium, hospitality, mixed‑use, and multifamily high‑rise developments preferred.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, and technical reports.
• Ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports,…