David Saranow – VP & Managing Director of Florida Operations

About Mr. Saranow

With over 20 years of experience in construction management, real estate development, and operations, David Saranow serves as VP & Managing Director of Florida Operations at The Rinaldi Group (TRG). His expertise in high-rise residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments has been instrumental in TRG’s growth and expansion in the Florida market. Mr. Saranow has successfully managed large-scale projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring cost efficiency, scheduling precision, and quality execution.

Career Milestones & Leadership

Before joining The Rinaldi Group, Mr. Saranow held senior roles in construction and real estate development, successfully managing complex renovations and ground-up projects:

  • Uribe Construction Inc. – Project Manager, COO – Led projects including the $100M Clay Hotel renovation in Miami Beach, involving structural upgrades, MEP overhauls, and historic restoration
  • Hitachi Consulting – Senior Project Manager & IT Consultant – Specialized in enterprise architecture and business process optimization for large-scale corporate projects
  • Real Estate Developer – Purchased, rehabilitated, and managed commercial and residential properties in Tampa Bay, overseeing acquisitions, construction, and rental operations

Notable Projects

Mr. Saranow has overseen the successful delivery of complex projects across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, including:

  • Flagler Station, West Palm Beach, FL – A $19.4M, 8-story, 162,000 SF affordable housing development, featuring retail spaces, a fitness center, and a public park with historic railway elements
  • The Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach, FL – A $50M, 9-story luxury hotel restoration and conversion, including a new pavilion building and eight townhouses
  • Warren Henry Auto Group, North Miami, FL – A $80M, 750,000 SF, 8-story auto dealership, the largest in South Florida, where TRG provided key leadership in project turnaround and completion

Education

  • M.B.A., Information Systems & Management – New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
  • B.S. in Accounting – University of Southern California

Certifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health

Licenses & Registrations

New York

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The Rinaldi Group Commitment

Mr. Saranow’s expertise in construction management, financial oversight, and market expansion ensures that The Rinaldi Group continues to deliver high-quality, efficiently managed developments in Florida. His dedication to project excellence, cost control, and strategic growth reinforces TRG’s commitment to shaping the future of construction in the region.