Seeking Financial Partner for Future Retail Development Investing
Bigger Pockets Community -
I fairly new to Bigger Pockets. I am the owner of Optima Construction Management LLC (OCM), a CMaR firm located in Jacksonville, FL metro area. My company was recently established in September 2024. While i have been bidding projects, and providing CM services to several area clients, I have always wanted to develop my own investment project and am very interested in entering the commercial retail market. My goal is to purchase a 5-8 acre property in the fast growing Saint Johns County and develop a new mid-high-end unanchored retail center. FYI - Saint Johns County is the 11th fastest growing county in the country in 2025.
I have been searching propreties and there are some good opportunities available. I am looking for an investment partner with experience in commercial/retail investment & development to compliment my experience and skill sets which include (at a minimum) the following:
- Site Selection/Feasibility Studies
- A&E Preliminary Design
- Project Proforma development
- A&E Detailed Design
- Construction Feasibility/Cost Estimating/Scheduling
- Permitting
- Construction Management
- Project Close-Out
Below is a slide highlighting some key 2025 facts about Saint Johns County, FL. If this opportunity seems interesting to you, please reply back to this post. I will reply back promptly.
Looking forward to hearing from the community!
Thank you,
Steve Black
President
Optima Construction Management LLC
