Development Manager

MEA Energy; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stiles in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Development Manager – Multifamily / Mixed-Use Development to drive complex residential and mixed‑use projects from concept to stabilization. You will collaborate with design, finance, approvals, construction, and asset teams to deliver phased master‑planned communities.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and scheduling skills. A Bachelor’s is required; a Master’s in real estate/finance is preferred, with 5–8 years in institutional multifamily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in real estate, finance, or related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience managing institutional, mid-rise or high-rise multifamily development projects.
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities; experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating development master plans and phasing strategies.
• Lead project visioning, programming, and positioning including product type and market focus.
• Support planning of large multi-phase residential developments, coordinating phasing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate entitlements, zoning, and governmental requirements with design.
• Review due diligence and site investigations.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, schedules, and financial analyses.
• Coordinate approvals, permits, and occupancy certificates.
• Negotiate contracts with architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Coordinate internal teams to align with pro forma and objectives.
• Assist construction pricing from estimates through GMP negotiations and oversee close-out.
• Prepare monthly partner/investor reports with accounting.
• Establish relationships with local trade and industry professionals to support development platform.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in real estate/finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Company

For over 75 years, Stiles has been a leader in commercial real estate across the Southeast. Headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale, we’re a full-service firm with expertise in development, construction, architecture, realty, and property management — plus specialties in financing, acquisitions, and repositioning. With over 50 million square feet of projects delivered, our award-winning work has helped shape skylines and communities alike. Be part of a team that invests, builds, and manages with purpose.

About the Role

The Development Manager – Multifamily / Mixed-Use Development will play a hands‑on role in the planning and execution of complex multifamily residential and mixed‑use projects from initial concept through stabilization. This position will be actively involved in all phases of the development process, including design coordination, financial analysis, governmental approvals, construction oversight, and project delivery.

Over the next 3–4 years, the Development Manager will be primarily focused on a multi‑phase, master‑planned residential development consisting of multiple mid‑rise buildings. The role will require close involvement in day‑to‑day project activities, as well as coordination of project phasing, sequencing, and execution across multiple development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating development master plans and project phasing strategies.
• Execute project visioning, programming, and positioning, including product type, target market, design strategy, and financial feasibility.
• Support the planning and execution of large‑scale, multi‑phase residential master‑planned developments, coordinating phasing strategies, infrastructure sequencing, and building delivery schedules across multiple projects.
• Research and administer site entitlements, zoning regulations, and other governmental requirements, and coordinate implementation into project design.
• Coordinate and review all due diligence activities, including boundary surveys, title matters, zoning and land use issues, environmental and geotechnical reports, restrictive covenants, and association documents.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, development schedules, and financial feasibility analyses.
• Manage the project timeline and coordinate consultants and professionals necessary to obtain governmental approvals, including development orders, entitlement approvals, building permits, and Certificates of Occupancy.
• Represent ownership in negotiating and administering contracts with architects, engineers, attorneys, contractors, and other consultants to ensure cost‑effective and timely project delivery.
• Coordinate all internal and external team members, including architecture, engineering, construction, leasing, property management, and asset management, to ensure alignment with the project pro forma and development objectives.
• In collaboration with the general contractor and/or construction manager, facilitate construction pricing from conceptual estimates through GMP contract negotiation.
• Oversee construction through completion, including final Certificate of Occupancy and project close‑out, and transition the asset to the Asset Management team.
• Review and approve monthly construction requisitions and payment applications.
• Prepare monthly partnership and investor reports, including project status updates, schedule progress, and budget variance reporting, in coordination with the accounting team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local trade organizations, civic organizations, contractors, and related industry professionals to support and expand the multifamily development platform.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will include shared supervision of development team members, administrative staff, as well as oversight of third‑party consultants and contractors engaged on projects. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating work to ensure high‑quality execution and adherence to project objectives.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in real estate, finance, or related field preferred. Ideally 5‑8 years of experience managing institutional, mid‑rise, or high‑rise multifamily development projects.

Other Skills/Abilities

Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional organizational and analytical capabilities with proven ability to manage complex development projects and long‑term phased development programs.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Project, and Word. Experience with Bluebeam preferred.

Stiles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.