Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers hires Jonathan Cortes as construction project manager
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) has hired Jonathan Cortes as a construction project manager in its real estate department.

In this role, Cortes will oversee ongoing construction projects and future developments for HACFM. One of his major responsibilities involves managing CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery) funding from Lee County, which supports two of HACFM's affordable housing projects: Phase II of Southward Village and Lafayette Square. He will also support other departments, including inspecting units and staying up to date on code violations, further ensuring compliance and safety of housing initiatives.

Prior to this position, Cortes served as a superintendent for a residential builder, managing scheduling and oversight of trades for both custom and production homes. He also has a background in information technology.

Having grown up in Lee County, working at HACFM felt like a calling to contribute to his community in a more meaningful way. With a passion for helping people, Cortes hopes to inspire young individuals to pursue careers in construction. He feels that his skills and his desire to uplift others merge to foster a spirit of community engagement that supports the well-being of the neighborhoods he serves.

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"We are thrilled to have Jonathan join our team," said Marcia Davis, executive director of HACFM. "His passion and dedication to the community are evident, and he will be an asset to the Housing Authority as we continue to make progress on ongoing projects and future developments for our residents."

To learn more about the Housing Authority, visit HACFM.org (https://www.hacfm.org/) or call 239-344-3220.

About the Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers serves as a catalyst for increasing access to safe, stable and sustainable housing and to help develop, preserve and revitalize communities through affordable rental housing. For more information, visit www.HACFM.org or call 239-344-3220.