A closely held investment firm with a three-decade-plus track record of success in retail and multi-family real estate needs two experienced managers to join its South Florida development team. This company’s philosophy aims for the long-term success of both its projects and its people, with frequent training opportunities, generous bonus potential and competitive time-off policies. Both positions represent a notable opportunity for a highly skilled manager to step into a new level of performance while working with a well-respected firm.

Project Manager

This professional will take responsibility for tenant improvements, ground-up construction and repositioning of retail and multifamily properties. The project manager will build strong relationships with contractors and consultants while assisting with the negotiation and supervision of their contracts. He or she will be closely familiar with this market’s construction costs and relevant government regulations, working frequently with municipal officials while helping to procure permits and entitlements. Duties also include regular site visits, monthly progress reports to company leadership and end-of-project punch lists.

This role requires a minimum of five years of construction experience with a related bachelor’s or master’s degree. Large grocery store construction experience is mandatory. Technical proficiencies should include Excel and Project, with AutoCAD a plus. Candidates should show their analytical abilities as applied to budgets and estimating, as well as an ability to communicate with a range of people inside and outside the company.

Development Associate

This person will have similar duties, assisting the vice president of development with construction project execution. The development associate will have a hand in the design and approval of projects, preparing development program proformas, reviewing due diligence reports and monitoring budgets. He or she will take part in contract negotiations and will help ensure compliance while also preparing status reports and presentation materials.

This job requires a minimum of three years of prior project coordination, with retail and multifamily development experience preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s degree emphasizing real estate or construction preferred. Candidates should be deeply familiar with real estate research, budgeting, projections, construction scheduling, due diligence and development regulations. Impeccable presentation skills are a must, as is an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help this growing investment company add to its leadership. If you feel your education, construction knowledge and career ambition would fit either of these positions, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.