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JC Construction & Development

Jewel Craft Construction & Development; Where Real Estate Vision Meets Budget-Conscious Excellence in Construction

JC Construction & Development

Jewel Craft Construction & Development; Where Real Estate Vision Meets Budget-Conscious Excellence in Construction

Our Services

JC Development, with its affiliated general contractor, JC Commercial Construction, Inc., has been at the forefront of crafting innovative multifamily, residential, retail, and land projects since 1992. Since 2011, we have expertly executed the business plan and construction of over 20 expansive multifamily communities throughout Florida.

At JC Construction & Development, we have the proven ability to establish a project development plan by producing feasibility studies, value designed budgets, and financial projections. Construction management, along with clear communication, coordination of efforts, and information sharing are critical to ensure that projects stay on schedule, within budget and meet quality standards. We are adept at handling all phases of this process. We can start at a project’s inception as unentitled land or jump in at any point in the Development or Construction process.

We have the knowledge and expertise to guide a project from its inception through turnkey completion.

Real Estate Development
Pre-Construction Services

Our real estate development services establish a step-by-step process resulting in real on-the-ground success.

We begin with market analysis, land zoning and constraints, design, cost estimation and a clear financial projection.

Interior Renovation

Our team can perform any level of unit renovation. Services include demolition, framing, drywall, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, as well as insulation, lighting, cabinetry (which can be built in-house), fixtures, and finishes.

Additionally, we can reconfigure unit layouts, add windows, doors, and laundry hookups. Clients count on us to manage all facets of renovations, including planning, materials, labor management, and quality control.

Exterior Renovation

We manage every aspect of exterior renovations, including all types of exterior building siding, windows, roofing, balconies, decking, waterproofing, and site amenities. Our exterior renovation professionals can fix significant grading problems, as well as create new concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage, and grading and asphalt repairs. We also offer landscaping design and installation to beautify your property. We can construct any outdoor amenity, including playgrounds, pickleball courts, dog parks, and outdoor kitchens.

Project Oversight and Reporting

We produce daily logs, weekly project summaries, and weekly updates on Gantt charts, and quarterly updates on budgets and financial modeling.  On-site video streaming and monthly updated visual project tracker of key GPS points are available on an investor portal 24/7.

Multifamily Renovation

Below are samples of some of our more recent projects.

Interior Renovations

Opening up a kitchen which previously only had a pass-through window.

Exterior Renovations

Full exterior frontage redesign and reconstruction

Full Building Reconstructions

Complete rebuild of fire and hurricane-damaged buildings.

We controlled demolition in order to maximize salvage and control costs.

Leasing Centers; Design/Build and Construction

Experienced in complete design and leasing center renovation and rebranding.

Cabinet Shops

Cabinets shops established and dedicated to specific properties or portfolios.

Site Work

New construction or repairs of concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage, grading and asphalt.

About Us

Our experience as Contractor of Record with Project Management over 30 years includes the following:

Ground up on over 300 units in single-family and townhome communities, 5,000 plus units in over 20 large multifamily communities throughout Florida, a 2,100-unit master planned community, more than 500,000 SF of improvements in retail centers and office buildings.

Administrative Team

Mark Goethals

President & Founder
Development & Project Management

Allen Shubat

Corporate Finance

Patricia Goethals

Market Research Analyst / Acquisitions Coordinator

Matthew McMenamin

Principal

Shontai Furguson

Construction Administrator

Endorsements

What our Partners and Clients say about us.

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One of the aspects that truly sets JC Development & Commercial Construction apart is their collaborative nature. They seamlessly integrated with our team, fostering an environment of open communication and mutual understanding. Their ability to work cohesively with all project team members plays a pivotal role in the success of a project.
Luis Espinal

Vice President, Real Estate Investments
Amzak Capital Management, Boca Raton, FL 

I have had the privilege of collaborating with Mark and his team on multiple projects. Their in-depth knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering quality results set them apart. They are not just a service provider; they have been a trusted partner.
J. Daneil Cho

Managing Director
Range Summit, Denver, CO

From the initial development stages to the final execution, JC Development & Commercial Construction exhibited a high level of expertise with a constant eye on Budgets and Costs.
Steven Cox

Senior Managing Director
Lument, New York, NY

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Mark Goethals

President and Founder
Development & Project Management

Mark received his finance and economics degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 1987. As the founder and CEO of JC Construction and Development, Mark Goethals has been a general partner on more than 20 multifamily developments in Florida comprising of over 4,000 units since 2011. As a working partner, he is consistently in the field overseeing implementation of the business plan and construction efficiency.

Mark has extensive, national level expertise in real estate financial analysis and project viability. He collaborates with brokers and financial groups to ensure the direction of his development and construction projects. From plan development, permit processing, to dealing with on-the-ground operations and, Mark personally sees projects through to completion and is always accessible to partners and clients.

Getting his start with the Radnor Corporation, the real estate equity investment division of Sun Oil Co (Sunoco), Mark worked as the financial analyst executive as part of a joint venture team. He participated in the acquisition, planning, development, and asset management of more than 40 regional-sized commercial buildings, retail centers and residential development projects.

During the real estate downturn in 1991, Radnor took direct ownership of many projects throughout the country. Mark transitioned from financial oversight to becoming Project Manager and a licensed contractor for a large residential and land portfolio. This included a 2,000-unit land development and ground-up of four single-family and one townhome communities in Southern California. In 1996, after successful completion of its California portfolio, Mark went out on his own as a real estate developer and contractor. Mark partnered with the Focus Group in 2011, working on 27 heavy-lift multifamily communities with more than 6,500 units.

Allen Shubat

Corporate Finance

Allen brings over 20 years of experience serving as a Controller and Corporate Finance Liaison for development firms with national and international operations. His expertise spans business development, resource procurement, and management within the real estate development sector. Allen has held key roles at Fairfield Multifamily and Landgrant Retail Development Companies, overseeing financial reporting and operations.

Additionally, he has compiled audited financial statements in collaboration with leading Big-4 accounting firms.

Frederick Goethals

Analyst / Acquisitions and Market Research

Frederick Goethals is a graduate from the University of North Florida, where he earned a degree in finance. Through his previous work at The Focus Group and internships at Marcus & Millichap and Amzak Capital Management, he has developed a strong foundation in real estate development, financial analysis and investment strategies.

At JC Construction & Development, Frederick is currently focused on evaluating prospective projects by optimizing NOI and conducting market research to ensure they align with the company’s goals.

Matthew McMenamin

Principal

Matt leverages his academic background in Business Management and Computer Science from the University of Wyoming to bring a technical perspective to the processes of real estate acquisitions and underwriting. Matt is also President of Powder River Properties, an Indianapolis based single-family acquisition company and Director of Finance for Gold Block Ventures, a Denver based institutional multifamily investment firm.

Shontai Furguson

Construction Administrator

As construction administrator, shepherding hundreds of apartment units and their permits successfully through approval, inspections and close-out, Shontai monitors contracts, tracks documents, schedules work and materials. She is experienced and very effective in the expediting of plan approvals and permit processing. She is well-versed in navigating and ensuring adherence to local building codes, zoning regulations and safety standards.

Project Management and Reporting

At JC Construction & Development, we take transparency and accountability to the next level with our robust project management and reporting system.  Top management is consistently accessible to you. Here is a glimpse of what we offer to ensure you’re always informed, in real time.

Daily Logs: We provide detailed daily logs, capturing every important development, decision, and milestone on-site.
Weekly Summaries: Stay informed with concise weekly summaries, highlighting progress and key insights.
Gantt Chart Updates: Our dynamic Gantt charts provide a visual representation of project timelines and progress.
Monthly Budget Updates: Our monthly budget reports keep you updated on the financial pulse of the project, ensuring financial goals are met.
Quarterly Forecast Modeling: We prefer to stay ahead of the curve with our quarterly budget and forecast financial modeling updates, helping you anticipate and deal with key market and project events.
On-Site Video Streaming: Experience real-time project dynamics through our on-site video streaming, accessible 24/7.
Visual Project Tracker: Our interactive visual tracker captures key GPS points, selected by the team, throughout the project’s timeline, providing a comprehensive visual record. This record can be accessed for any particular location in the project and track backwards in time which provides a permanent visual record of the project’s progress through time.

This valuable information will be conveniently available on your Investor/Client portal, along with all other reporting, granting you unrestricted access to project insights whenever you need them. We believe in open communication and complete transparency, ensuring your confidence in every step we take.

Partner with JC Construction & Development and witness project management and Investor/Client collaboration at its best.

Project Pre-Development/Construction Services

  1. Project Plan Development, Feasibility and Design:
  • Define Project: Proposed location, building type and use.
  • Conceptual Design: Formulating the project within the constraints of regulatory planning, engineering, and environmental consideration.
  • Capital: Outline Proposed Capital Stack with the Associated Costs and Expected Returns.
  • Feasibility Study: Utilizing market studies, designs, budgets and proformas to determine the economic viability of the project.
  • Design Development: Bringing together owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to determine the most cost efficient and market effective design and structural.
  1. Permitting and Approvals:
  • Regulatory Compliance and Pull Permits: Coordinate plan submissions and revisions to receive approvals from local regulatory agencies in a timely manner. Pull permits and conduct regulatory pre-construction meetings.
  1. Construction Process:
  • Mobilization of equipment, materials, and crews
  • Site Preparation: Grading, Utilities, Foundation and Flatwork
  • Structural Framing, MEP Rough-In (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
  • Dry-In: Includes building wrap, windows, doors, insulation, and roofing.
  • Interior Finishes: Drywall, Painting, Cabinetry, Fixtures and Flooring
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Finalization: light fixtures, electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment; and testing and commission of all operating equipment
  • Exterior Finish: Exterior Siding, Paint
  • Landscaping as required.
  • Final Inspections and Approvals. Oversight of all local authorities’ final inspections, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire and ultimately, final building inspection
  1. Handover to Owner and Management:
  • Punch List and Corrections: Compile a list and complete all remaining tasks, deficiencies, or touch-ups needed for the project’s completion.
  • Closeout Documentation: Provide the client with all necessary documentation, including as-built drawings and maintenance manuals.