Senior Development Project Manager

de Anda Capital; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of projects

Opportunity to shape operations

Work with founders

Job summary

A modular housing company in Florida is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Construction Operations Lead to oversee the development lifecycle of residential and modular housing projects. The ideal candidate will be a licensed general contractor with over 5 years of experience in construction management, capable of handling all aspects of project execution from pre-permit to installation and close-out. This role emphasizes strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Construction Superintendent, Senior PM, or relevant position.
• Deep experience running residential projects from start to finish.
• Comfortable managing crews, subs, inspectors, and demanding stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day owner of residential/modular construction projects.
• Oversee permitting, scheduling, inspections, and installation sequencing.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and consultants.

Skills

Licensed General Contractor (Florida)

Construction Superintendent experience

Project management

Strong communication

Execution-oriented

Job description

Overview

Mesocore is a modular housing manufacturing company, focused on delivering faster, more cost-efficient housing solutions. The company is founded and owned by Joe Esposito, a serial entrepreneur with a $100M+ exit, bringing deep operating and execution experience to the business.

Mesocore is a client of de Anda Capital, and is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Construction Operations Lead to oversee the development lifecycle of residential and modular housing projects in Florida. This role is for someone who has run real jobs, understands construction end-to-end, and can manage people, timelines, and execution without hand-holding.

This is not a desk-only PM role. You will be responsible for taking projects from pre-permit through installation and close-out, coordinating closely with ownership, designers, and field teams.

• Act as the day-to-day ownerof residential/modular construction projects
• Oversee permitting, scheduling, inspections, and installation sequencing
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and consultants
• Serve as the on-the-ground liaison between ownership and field execution
• Track budgets, schedules, scope changes, and construction risks
• Ensure work complies with Florida Building Codeand local regulations
• Identify issues early and resolve them before they impact timeline or cost
• Support early sales and client walkthroughs when needed
• Gradually help standardize processes as projects scale

Who You Are

• Licensed General Contractor (Florida)or equivalent senior construction background
• 5+ years experience as a Construction Superintendent / Senior PM / Operations Lead or a relevant position
• Deep experience running residential projects from start to finish
• Comfortable managing crews, subs, inspectors, and demanding stakeholders
• Strong communicator — clear, direct, and reliable
• Practical, execution-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Understands construction economics, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Able to work independently and make judgment calls without bureaucracy

Background That Fits Well

• Former Construction Superintendentfor high-end residential builders
• Has run $5M–$10M+ custom homes or multi-unit residential projects
• Familiar with modular, prefab, or non-traditional construction systems
• Experience working directly with owners or small development teams

Why Mesocore

This is an opportunity to:

• Take ownership of projects instead of just managing tasks
• Help shape a scalable construction and operations process
• Work directly with founders and decision-makers
• Be early in a business building a differentiated housing product