Senior Development Project Manager

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 owner of 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 Code and 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 Superintendent for 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr