PreConstruction Design Development Manager

Company Overview: We are a vertically integrated real estate development firm focused on building and operating iconic, Class A mixed-use and residential properties across Florida. Our team moves fast, operates with ownership, and executes at a high level. We value clarity, momentum, and results. Every team member is expected to take initiative and drive outcomes. If you are energized by large-scale luxury development and want to help shape landmark projects from concept through construction, this is an opportunity to operate at a high level with meaningful ownership exposure.

Position Overview: We are hiring a Pre-Construction Design & Development Manager to lead and own the design and early development phase of major projects. This role sits at the center of vision and execution — translating ownership's strategy into coordinated, build-ready plans. You will manage architects, engineers, consultants, early budgeting, value engineering, bidding, permitting coordination, and all pre-construction documentation — ensuring a seamless and professional handoff to the construction team. Florida development experience is a strong plus, particularly familiarity with permitting, consultants, and regulatory environments in that market.

Key Responsibilities: Design & Consultant Coordination Lead architects, engineers, and design consultants through early project phases Ensure drawings and plans align with ownership vision and financial objectives Review and interpret architectural and engineering documents Drive design development milestones and approvals Pre-Construction Management Oversee early-stage estimating, budgeting, and value engineering Manage bidding processes and contractor coordination Establish project timelines and maintain schedule discipline Coordinate permits and regulatory requirements (Florida experience a plus) Project Controls & Documentation Maintain clean documentation, contracts, and consultant agreements Set up insurance, compliance, and pre-construction requirements Track communication logs, decisions, and change documentation Prepare projects for clean transition into construction phase Ownership & Accountability Run development meetings and enforce follow-ups Hold consultants and stakeholders accountable to deadlines Anticipate bottlenecks before they impact schedule or budget Maintain a structured, professional execution environment

Qualifications: 3–5+ years in high-end real estate development, design management, or pre-construction Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans Experience coordinating external AEC teams and consultants Exposure to large-scale, luxury residential or mixed-use projects Florida market experience strongly preferred Strong budgeting and early estimating exposure Polished communicator, confident running meetings and driving follow-up Must-Haves Direct experience managing pre-construction or design coordination Proven ability to organize stakeholders and manage timelines Strong plan-reading and documentation skills Structured, calm execution under pressure Full-time in-office presence in Brooklyn What Success Looks Like Design phases stay on schedule and on budget Consultants operate with clarity and accountability Bidding and early budgets align with ownership expectations Permitting and documentation are organized and professional Construction team receives a clean, well-prepared handoff Why Join Competitive compensation with performance upside High-visibility role with direct ownership interaction Opportunity to shape major Florida developments from inception Fast-moving, execution-focused environment Long-term growth opportunity within a scaling development firm If you are a disciplined, execution-driven development professional who thrives in the early stages of complex projects — we want to speak with you. Compensation $150,000-$180,000 per year