Owner + Developer
Pre-Development
Provide visioning and strategy support to establish the comprehensive goals and objectives for the project.
Evaluate and analyze new development and acquisition prospects.
Review the physical characteristics of the prospective site or existing property, analyze the financial and economic considerations, entitlement issues, and other key opportunities and constraints that impact the success of the project
Coordinate market research and due diligence efforts utilizing appropriate consultants to thoroughly evaluate a project opportunity.
Establish preliminary spatial Design Programs and Design Briefs to define project parameters.
Establish development budgets including soft, construction, FF&E and OSE costs.
Coordinate and manage the feasibility analysis, master planning and conceptual design efforts to evaluate potential project design opportunities and details
Establish preliminary timelines and schedules for the development process of hospitality, residential and recreational projects including acquisition, financing, entitlements, design, construction, pre-opening and operational handover.
Develop Differentiation Document identifying the roles and responsibilities of each development team member.
Leverage industry contacts (development, design, construction, purchasing and operations) to provide appropriate and targeted design support and collaboration on projects.
Identify and negotiate scope and service agreements with competent design and construction professional appropriate for the specific project.
Project Management
Manage the overall design process by directing and coordinating the design team including the architect, interior designer, landscape architect, food service and laundry consultant, technology systems, spa and fitness and other key and specialty consultants.
Manage the design to align with the development objectives of time, budget and quality to provide a unique and distinct solution for the project.
Evaluate and recommend various systems, materials and technologies to ensure cutting edge and cost-effective use of the latest state-of-the-art products and systems.
Manage the Design Program and Design Brief to ensure the design upholds the development objectives.
Coordinate with the hospitality operations team to ensure that the interests of each discipline (sales, marketing, HR, finance, technology, food & beverage, recreation, operations) are represented and integrated into the project.
Manage the project FF&E, OSE and material purchasing agent(s) related to sourcing and buy out, procurement, logistics and installation necessary to fit out the project and meet the budget
Manage the construction process by directing and coordinating the contractor, sub-contractors, vendors and material suppliers as needed to successfully complete the project.
Provide periodic design and construction reviews, punching/snagging lists to identify discrepancies against design intent.
Manage the project budget throughout the design and construction process. Establish milestone budget updates, negotiate construction and vendor contracts, review change orders and provide value engineering and scope reduction recommendations while retaining the overall quality of the project.
Manage the project schedule to ensure a timely start and completion of the project.
Residential Development
Coordinate the development efforts with the residential sales and marketing teams to ensure that the final product meets the needs and expectations of potential buyers.
Assist in the development, design and construction of a sales model and model room(s) to be utilized by the sales, design and construction team members.
Develop residential architectural design standards for the development that support project design objectives and ensure that the future design and construction activities meet the standards expected.