Pre-Construction Design & Development Manager
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Florida development experience is a strong plus, particularly familiarity with permitting, consultants, and regulatory environments in that market.
- Florida market experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
