Senior Development Manager FT. LAUDERDALE

  • Stiles, Inc.
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Full Time
Senior Development Manager FT. LAUDERDALE

Plan, analyze and coordinate the development of complex commercial mixed -use real estate projects in order to optimize the allocation of resources and ensure maximum economic return to the Company, Owners and Investors.

Coordinate and review all due diligence related items including boundary surveys, plat reviews, soil borings and environmental reports, construction documents as well as existing Rezoning Conditions, Restrictive Covenants, and Association Documents.

Research, comprehend and abstract site entitlements, regulatory requirements and coordinate implementation into the project.

Calculate the cost of governmental review, permitting and impact fees for inclusion in the project budget.

Represent the ownership in negotiating contracts with all design professionals (survey, geotechnical, environmental, civil engineer, architect, and landscape architect), general contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) and administer the contract for construction, in conjunction with the project architect in an effort to design the project in the most cost effective quality manner that delivers the goals of the ownership with the site research, plan preparation, and in conjunction with submission of site plan approval.

Coordinate all the design professionals with respect to the submission of all plans and documents for the issuance of building permit(s) and miscellaneous regulatory permits as may be required for the project.

Represent the Owner, including governmental regulatory bodies, through the approval process to the Development Review Committee DRC, Community Appearance Board, Planning and Zoning Board P & Z, and City Council and/or County Commission hearings.

Prepare project budget, project schedule, complex feasibility analysis including financial underwriting with the support of Stiles Financial Services, to determine rate of return, risk evaluate risk and establish partnership goals.

Prepare and manage the timeline of governmental approvals and sequencing of events from property entitlement, initial site plan submittal, obtaining building permit(s) to obtaining Certificate(s) of Occupancy.

Facilitate construction pricing from ballpark through hard bids.

Oversee general contractor and coordinate construction of the project (sitework, offsite roadwork. landscape/hardscape, site lighting and all vertical) through a final Certificate of Occupancy for the project including close out to turn over to the Property and Asset Manager for the Owner.

Develop and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, vendors, clients and partners.

Coordinate all the design professionals with respect to the submission of all plans and documents for any necessary revisions.

Coordinate with all team members (Architecture, Construction, Leasing/Marketing, Property Management and Asset Management, Tenant Improvement) to ensure timely delivery of project.

Facilitate partnership reporting including monthly progress and variance reports.

Coordinate with risk management professionals to obtain required insurance coverage as well as verify and/or obtain proof of required insurance of consultants, contractors and tenants performing work on the project.

Perform research on general commercial real estate matters and stay current on monitoring trends within the industry and municipalities that they are developing in.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Experience generating and working with project budgets and construction draws. Ability to provide clear direction to all project team members, adapt to change, and build consensus in a team environment to ensure successful completion of projects.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient skills of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project and Smartsheet, is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position may require the direct supervision of administrative staff. Supervision entails the planning, assignment, direction and evaluation of work assignments against project cost, schedule and quality goals.

Type: full-time

Education: Four-year college degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or similar.

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in administering progressively larger, more complex commercial projects including retail/restaurant, grocery and office product types.

Reference ID: Senior DM
Job ID: 488911962
Originally Posted on: 8/10/2025

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