Director of Operations in Miami, Florida at Summit Federal Services, LLC

Director of Operations - (Real Estate Development, Construction & Operations)
We are a premier luxury real estate development firm specializing in ultra-high-end custom estates in exclusive communities throughout South Florida. Our portfolio includes waterfront mansions, architecturally significant residences, and world-class luxury properties built to the highest standards of craftsmanship and design.

Position Summary
The Director of Operations is the CEO’s key operational partner, responsible for overseeing development, construction, property management, and organizational initiatives across the company’s real estate portfolio. This role ensures projects are executed efficiently, teams remain aligned, and company objectives are achieved through strong leadership, operational excellence, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and construction projects from pre-development through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, milestones, budgets, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage construction teams, contractors, consultants, and project reporting.
• Direct permitting, entitlements, inspections, and municipal relationships.
• Oversee property and asset management operations, including tenant services, maintenance, and vendor performance.
• Develop and implement operational systems, SOPs, and process improvements.
• Drive adoption of AI, automation, and technology solutions to improve efficiency.
• Prepare executive reports and provide strategic operational support to the CEO.
• Ensure alignment across development, construction, property management, and ownership teams.

Key Performance Areas

• Project delivery and construction schedule adherence
• Permitting and entitlement execution
• Operational efficiency and process improvement
• Property performance and tenant satisfaction
• Technology implementation and workflow automation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, operations, asset management, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of luxury residential development and property operations.
• Experience managing permitting and entitlement processes.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience implementing operational systems, technology, and process improvements.
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation platforms, and modern business systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial, highly organized, and execution-focused.

Core Competencies
Project Management • Construction Coordination • Permitting & Entitlements • Property & Asset Management • Operational Excellence • AI & Technology Integration • Vendor Management • Executive Reporting • Cross-Functional Leadership

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.