David Blount

Principal, Development & Investment

Boca Raton

786-268-2225

Experience

David serves as a Senior Project Manager of Foundry Commercial, working closely with the Development & Investments team on their development projects while also providing third-party project management services.

Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, David was the Vice President of Development at Gibson Development Partners where he oversaw all day-to-day efforts of the development team. This included multiple industrial, retail, office and restaurant projects over the last few years, representing a portfolio value of over $100 million.

David began his career working for a multi-faceted engineering consulting and construction firm – Akdoruk, Shather & Associates. David’s responsibilities ranged from acting as an owner’s representative for institutional investors on large-scale development projects such as the Centurion Air Cargo Facility at Miami International Airport to coordinating tenant build-outs while also leasing and managing small warehouses and office spaces.

Project Management Experience

  • Currently managing Amazon Fulfillment Center at Opa-Locka Airport, a 2,400,000 SF development. Project value: $207MM
  • Currently managing Meek Phase II & III, a 280,800 SF speculative warehouse and 5,000 SF office building. Project value: $25.5MM
  • Delivered Centergate at Gratigny, a 602,000 SF of industrial warehouse development. Project value: $65MM
  • Delivered Gateway Plaza at Doral, an 84,000 SF of mixed used, retail and office space in Doral. Project value: $25MM
  • Delivered Transal Logistics Center, a 218,000 SF of industrial warehouse space in Doral. Project Value: $28MM
  • Delivered multiple tenant improvements ranging from 8,000 SF – 55,000 SF
  • Delivered multiple Sonic Drive-In Restaurants in South Florida

Education

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Purdue University
  • M.S. in International Real Estate, Florida International University

Community Involvement

  • General Member and Forum Member, NAIOP
  • Member, ULI
  • Active Volunteer Participant, Habitat for Humanity