What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Fort Partners?
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.
General Contractor Oversight & Contract Administration
- Serve as the daily point of contact for the GC, monitoring performance against contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
- Review, analyze, and provide recommendations to the Project Executive on GC change orders, requests for information (RFIs), and payment applications.
- Chair regular owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings to track progress, resolve disputes, and ensure open communication.
- Monitor the GC’s master schedule to proactively identify potential delays and verify the validity of any time-extension requests.
Financial & Quality Assurance
- Audit the GC’s monthly job-cost reports, contingency logs, and potential change order (PCO) logs to protect the owner's budget.
- Collaborate with third-party inspectors, architects, and designers to audit the GC’s work for adherence to luxury residential and five-star resort specifications.
- Verify that the GC is successfully navigating Telluride’s historic preservation guidelines, local zoning laws, and environmental restrictions.
Logistics & Risk Management
- Oversee and approve the GC’s site logistics, winterization, and safety plans, ensuring mitigation of high-altitude and severe weather risks.
- Report project status, critical variances, and high-level risks regularly to the Project Executive with actionable solutions.