Focal Point Development Services is dedicated to the highest level of integrity and professionalism as demonstrated through our strong track record delivering successful projects while building long-term relationships. From Multifamily, Senior Housing, Student Housing, Office, Industrial, Mixed Use — No matter what the project, Our open and honest communication style is an integral part of our commitment to promoting trust and respect among our partners and our investors. Focal Point’s collective expertise and vision allows us to identify, analyze and develop unique opportunities that will yield solid returns.
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About Us
Development
Focal Point’s vision is keenly focused on a unique niche consisting of boutique student and senior housing as well as repositioning commercial properties. The key to our success is identifying strategic locations and matching those properties to the right use. Focal Point’s seasoned team of real estate professionals has the experience required to take a project from land acquisitions and entitlement through construction and final delivery.
Consulting & Project Management
With Focal Point’s vast construction experience, we deliver increased value to our clients and investors during the entire process. Our senior-led team of seasoned professionals is invested in protecting our client’s interests. We are cost conscious and maintain a knowledge-based approach to our management style. Focal Point strives to ensure all projects are on-time, on-budget and exceed expectations.
Partners
Michael Smith
Managing Director
O: 949.877.0081 C: 714.336.3200
msmith@focalpointds.com
Michael has over 33 years of commercial real estate development, investment, construction, and brokerage experience. In addition, he has also been a real estate salesman as well as a licensed general contractor. Mike’s diverse professional background provides Focal Point’s experience, vision, and leadership required to develop and obtain unique investment opportunities.
Jack Morris
Director of Development & Construction – Southwest
O: 949.877.0081 C: 214.288.4776
jmorris@focalpointds.com
Jack has more than 30 years of commercial real estate development and construction experience with some of the nations preeminent firms. The depth of Jack’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled. He is an experienced broker, general contractor, owner and developer who has been responsible for managing complex issues such as site selection, zoning, entitlements, proformas, architectural design, general contracting, construction management and capitalization strategies.
Jim Trammell
Director of Development & Construction – West Coast
O: 949.877.0081 C: 949.244.9877
jtrammell@focalpointds.com
Jim Trammell brings 25+ years of expertise in the development and construction management of large-scale, complex projects. He is licensed professionally in the State of California as a Civil Engineer, General Contractor and Environmental Design (LEED certified). Jim’s comprehensive approach to the successful management of the construction process is key to your success
Development Projects
The Point North
Type: Student Housing – Multi Family
Location: Austin, TX
Size: 18 Units, 76 Beds
Location: Austin, TX
Size: 18 Units, 76 Beds
Type: High-Rise Condo Tower
Location: Downtown San Diego, CA
Height: 32 Floors, 97 Condos
Financial Partner: Goldman Sachs / Eurohypo Bank
Location: Downtown San Diego, CA
Height: 32 Floors, 97 Condos
Financial Partner: Goldman Sachs / Eurohypo Bank
Type: 26 Fractional Condos
Location: Aspen, CO – Mountain Base
Financial Partners: Goldman Sachs / Deutsche Bank
Size: 108,000 sf
Location: Aspen, CO – Mountain Base
Financial Partners: Goldman Sachs / Deutsche Bank
Size: 108,000 sf
1000 Newport Center Drive
Type: Development, Corporate HQ
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Size 8,000 sf
Financial Partners: LA Jolla Bank
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Size 8,000 sf
Financial Partners: LA Jolla Bank
Construction Management
Inyo County Building
Type: Construction Management
Location: Bishop, CA
Size: 42,000 sf administration building
Location: Bishop, CA
Size: 42,000 sf administration building
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
Type: Construction Management
Location: Mescalero, NM
Size: 273 Rooms + 45,000 sf casino
Location: Mescalero, NM
Size: 273 Rooms + 45,000 sf casino
MacArthur Hills
Type: Construction Management
Location: Las Colinas, TX
Details: Assisted Living and Memory Care
Details: 107,374 sf + 25,956 of Independent Living Villas
Location: Las Colinas, TX
Details: Assisted Living and Memory Care
Details: 107,374 sf + 25,956 of Independent Living Villas
Rancho Santa Margarita Civic Center and Community Center
Type: Construction Management
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Details: 50,000 sf
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Details: 50,000 sf
House of Blues Concert Hall and Restaurant
Type: Construction Management
Location: San Diego, CA
Details: Concert Hall and Restaurant
Details: 30,000 sf
Location: San Diego, CA
Details: Concert Hall and Restaurant
Details: 30,000 sf
Diegan/Se San Diego Hotel
Type: Fee Development & Construction Management
Location: San Diego, CA
Details: 5 star condo-hotel
Details: 205,000 sf, 21 story, 5 star condo-hotel
Location: San Diego, CA
Details: 5 star condo-hotel
Details: 205,000 sf, 21 story, 5 star condo-hotel
City of Inglewood Senior Center
Type: Construction Management
Location: Inglewood, CA
Details: 30,000 sf
Location: Inglewood, CA
Details: 30,000 sf
Contact Us
Focal Point Development Services
2436 West Coast Hwy #202
Newport Beach, CA 92663
2436 West Coast Hwy #202
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Office: 949.877.0081
Email: jruff@focalpointds.com