Pre-Construction Design & Development Manager

Pre-Construction Design & Development Manager

Brooklyn NY Full Time On-Site
$150000$180000

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 ownerships 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

35 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.

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