Project Manager

Fort Partners is a privately held real estate ownership, development, and management company based in Miami, FL. The company focuses on permanence, understated elegance, sophisticated design, and exceptional service. Fort Partners is committed to integrating historic preservation, innovation, architecture, design, sustainability, and environmental responsibility to create spaces that enhance the well-being and lifestyle of residents and guests. Through deliberate collaborations and partnerships with like-minded organizations and renowned international design talent, Fort Partners delivers world-class real estate and hospitality projects. The company serves a market that values high standards of quality, refined design, and thoughtful experiences.

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the development and construction of luxury residential projects from predevelopment through turnover and closeout. This is a hands-on role that requires ownership of project execution, coordination with consultants and contractors, and direct involvement in budgeting, permitting, procurement, and construction management.

You will work closely with ownership, architects, engineers, municipalities, contractors, and design professionals to deliver high-quality luxury residential developments that meet our standards for design, quality, schedule, and financial performance.

We are a vertically integrated, hands-on development company, actively involved in every phase of our projects from conception through completion.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage luxury residential development projects through design, permitting, construction, and turnover.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the review of plans, specifications, and consultant deliverables to ensure quality, constructability, and consistency with project objectives.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, shop drawings, and other construction administration activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Track project budgets, contracts, commitments, and cost forecasts.
• Solicit bids, analyze proposals, and assist with contractor and vendor procurement.
• Coordinate permitting and approvals with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Review pay applications, lien releases, budget reports, and cost reconciliation documentation.
• Identify and proactively resolve project issues affecting schedule, budget, or quality.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports for ownership and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate follow-up action items.
• Support project closeout activities including punch list completion, turnover documentation, and warranty tracking.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail consistent with luxury residential construction standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-4 years of experience in real estate development, construction management, owner's representation, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience managing projects through design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Understanding of construction documents, specifications, contracts, and project controls.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and budgeting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to spend significant time both in the office and in the field.