Development Manager

AJ Capital Partners•Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJCP”) is seeking a Development Manager to lead and execute complex development projects from pre-construction through delivery and support its rapid growth across various investment platforms focused on the hospitality, mixed-use, and single-family rental sectors. The Development Manager will be responsible for executing a multi-asset adaptive reuse development program in Little River, Miami. This role is focused on translating an existing business plan and executed lease agreements into built projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery across a portfolio of retail, F&B, and mixed-use assets while also serving as Project Controls for future phasing of a large-scale neighborhood buildout. The position requires a highly organized, solutions-oriented operator who can manage multiple concurrent projects, navigate complex permitting and entitlement constraints, and work closely with tenants, contractors, internal teams, and lenders to bring spaces online efficiently. This is an execution-heavy role with a strong emphasis on lease-driven delivery, financial discipline, and navigating the realities of adaptive reuse in an urban infill environment.

Requirements

Direct experience executing adaptive reuse or renovation projects in urban environments
Strong understanding of commercial lease structures and tenant delivery requirements
Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
Familiarity with construction loan draw processes and lender requirements
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing timelines
Familiarity with City of Miami permitting processes (Change of Use, building permits, Public Works coordination)
Familiarity with Utility Providers FPL, WASD, TECO
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
5+ years of project management and/or development experience
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, or Architecture
Historic renovation / adaptive reuse experience
Experience and knowledge with entitlement processes in multiple markets

Nice To Haves

General contractor pre-construction estimating experience
Interest in urban infill and mixed-use development
Experience with retail and F&B buildouts (including grease traps, ventilation, and utility upgrades)
Familiarity with City of Miami Permitting and Inspection process
Experience working within multi-parcel, phased development environments

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary interface between Ownership and Tenants during pre-construction and buildout phases
Interpret lease agreements to define landlord vs. tenant scope, delivery conditions, and critical milestones
Translate lease requirements into executable scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Manage tenant expectations and proactively resolve conflicts related to scope, schedule, and cost
Oversee tenant improvement coordination, including review of tenant plans for compliance with base building conditions and project constraints
Validate and refine project scopes based on existing business plans and site conditions
Conduct site-level due diligence across existing structures, including utilities, structural constraints, and code compliance
Develop and maintain detailed project budgets across all phases
Develop and maintain project schedules from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring alignment with leasing and revenue milestone targets
Lead permitting strategy and execution, including Change of Use, building permits, and coordination with City of Miami and Miami-Dade agencies
Track and respond to agency comments, ensuring timely resubmissions and progress toward approvals
Manage consultants (architects, engineers, expeditors) to ensure timely and cost-effective document production
Identify and mitigate risks specific to adaptive reuse (unknown conditions, code upgrades, utility constraints, etc.)
Coordinate with Public Works and other agencies on ROW dedications, utility upgrades, and infrastructure requirements
Track portfolio-wide capital deployment and remaining allocations across multiple projects
Prepare and maintain detailed project forecasts, including quarterly updates and documentation of key assumptions
Identify budget variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain overall project financial performance
Maintain consistency between development budgets, accounting systems, and lender reporting requirements
Track and update project schedules, ensuring transparency across internal stakeholders
Lead the monthly loan draw process, including preparation, review, and submission of draw packages
Coordinate with lenders, inspectors, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals and funding
Ensure all development activities remain compliant with loan requirements, including approvals for budgets, contracts, and change orders
Track critical loan milestones, deadlines, and reporting requirements across projects
Respond to lender inquiries and provide supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Support capital partners with consistent and transparent reporting on project status, budget, and schedule
Oversee multiple concurrent construction projects across the portfolio (landlord work and coordinated tenant scopes)
Lead weekly OAC meetings and maintain clear reporting on schedule, budget, and key risks
Proactively identify field issues and drive solutions in real time to avoid delays
Review and approve pay applications in coordination with internal controls and lender requirements
Ensure compliance with permits, inspections, and TCO/CO requirements
Track and manage property-level compliance items, including code violations, unsafe structure issues, and recertification requirements, and coordinate resolution strategies
Oversee post-closing obligations, including lender and title-related requirements, ensuring timely satisfaction of all conditions
Coordinate with legal, title, and survey teams to identify and resolve title objections, easements, and other encumbrances impacting development execution
Maintain visibility into asset-level constraints (title, zoning, access, utilities) and proactively address issues that could impact delivery timelines
Oversee punch list completion and resolution of outstanding construction items across landlord and coordinated tenant scopes
Track and manage warranty items post-delivery, including coordination with contractors and vendors for timely resolution
Support stabilization of assets by addressing early operational issues, deferred items, and performance gaps identified post-opening
Assist in developing and maintaining master development schedules spanning entitlements, infrastructure, vertical development, and phased delivery
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to communicate schedule status and risks
Track contract scopes and budgets across all consultants involved in the masterplan pursuit.
Support coordination of infrastructure planning efforts, including utilities, roadways, drainage, and public realm improvements
Assist in tracking ROW dedications, easements, and other public requirements tied to masterplan implementation
Support forecasting of consultant costs and timing of expenditures
Support preparation of internal and investor reporting materials related to process.