Daniel Kaufman Resume 

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Daniel Kaufman is an Experienced Professional in Real Estate Development, Construction, Investment, Asset Management, Land Acquisition and Land-Use Planning, with a focus on Commercial and Residential properties.

Daniel Kaufman, Real Estate Developer.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management and Hospitality Management

​Master’s Degree - Architecture

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

​Real Estate Developer, Owner’s Representative
Kaufman Development 
Kaufman Real Estate & Consulting 
February 2022 to  Present 

• Responsible for site selection and acquisition for new development projects, land use planning, zoning, financing, design, construction, asset management, underwriting and due diligence.
• Focus on commercial, hospitality, and residential developments.
• Monitors costs, and coordinates reviews to ensure buildings follow design guidelines set by project funding sources.

 
Managing Director
FECR                   
January 2018 to February 2022

• Serve on executive management team for long-term real estate investment firm specializing in residential and commercial development. 
• Spearhead occupier-led, ground-up built-to-suit real estate development transactions spanning residential, office, industrial, and retail segments across the United States. 
• Structure effective deals and ensure design, construction, and fit- outs are aligned with company strategy. 
• Prepare investor reporting on a quarterly and annual basis. 
• Oversaw real estate portfolio, reporting to CEO and CIO. 
• Managed business and strategy development, site selection, budgeting, design, construction, and risk management on developments across the corporate portfolio, valued at over $1 billion. 
• Created long-term CAPEX forecasts, managed RFP processes, and prepared board reporting.

 
Vice President of Real Estate
The Affordable Housing Group                                                January 2006 to January 2018

• Direct design and construction management for affordable and workforce housing portfolio. 
• Develop preliminary budgets for pro-formas and financing, source and select and manage architects, contractors, and sub-contractors, monitor schedules to optimize project schedule, and partner with marketing and property management to develop occupancy strategy. 
• Negotiate with contractors and vendors and collaborate with city agencies to coordinate fulfillment of building and zoning codes, permits, and building approvals. 
• Make recommendations on capital improvement projects as needed. 
• Reported directly to the Chairman & CEO. 

​Accomplishments include: 

• Led the award-winning construction project: a 15-acre site consisting of 16 buildings ranging from 7 to 13 story, $19M each with a total of 870 units. Efforts included three swimming pools, health club, meeting rooms and major site work. 
• New construction project of a 13-story building, with 100 affordable apartments including full amenities, retail ground floor, roof gardens, and underground parking. 
• Oversaw the design, construction and core and shell completion of 3.1M square foot $810M Park – which includes the largest private Brownfield Remediation Program valued at $40M, as well as all site preparation, demolition, new infrastructure, and core and shell construction of the mixed-use complex, consisting of 1.5M sf shopping center, 460 residential units and 4,000 structured parking spaces. 

Production Manager
Florida Luxury Home Builders
February 2003 to January 2006

• Responsible for all residential construction on simultaneous multiple projects.

 
Electrician
​Shawmut                                                                          
​May 1995 to February 2003

• Installed electrical equipment and wiring in accordance with defined specifications for new restaurants and hotels across the country. 

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