What I Do

The Same Services You'd Expect from a Major Firm — Delivered Directly.

No overhead, no handoffs, no minimum project size. Every service delivered personally to mid-market commercial owners across Los Angeles and Southern California.

01

Owner's Representative

Every party on your project has their own priorities. The contractor wants to protect margin. The architect wants to protect design intent. The consultants want to protect scope. I have one job: protect yours.

As your Owner's Representative, I serve as your independent advocate from the first site walk to the final punch list. I attend every critical meeting, review every significant document, and make sure every decision gets made in your interest — not someone else's. This is the foundation of everything I do, and every other service on this page is an extension of this core commitment.

This covers:

  • Full lifecycle representation from preconstruction through closeout
  • Contractor, consultant, and design team coordination
  • Decision support and owner advisory
  • Risk identification and escalation
  • Your single point of accountability throughout the project
02

Project Management

A well-managed commercial construction project doesn't happen by accident. It happens because someone is coordinating every moving part — and holding every party accountable to the plan.

I manage the full scope of your project from preconstruction through closeout: establishing the right structure at the start, tracking execution in the field, resolving conflicts before they compound, and keeping the project moving toward your goals on schedule and within budget.

This covers:

  • Preconstruction planning and project setup
  • Contractor and consultant coordination
  • Meeting facilitation and decision tracking
  • Risk management and issue resolution
  • Project closeout and documentation
03

Cost Management

Every dollar in your budget is a decision waiting to be made — or lost to someone who isn't watching.

I provide independent cost management throughout your project. I review every pay application against field conditions, scrutinize every change order for legitimacy and fair pricing, and track budget-to-actual so you always know exactly where you stand. If something doesn't add up, I find it before it becomes a dispute.

This covers:

  • Budget development and independent validation
  • Pay application review and approval recommendations
  • Change order analysis and negotiation
  • Cost forecasting and financial reporting
  • Contingency tracking and management
04

Project Controls

Good intentions don't move projects forward. Systems do.

Project controls are the tracking and reporting infrastructure that tells you — accurately, in real time — where your project stands against its baseline. I establish the controls your project needs and use them to give you clear, honest reporting: what's on track, what's drifting, and what I'm doing about it.

This covers:

  • Baseline schedule and budget establishment
  • Progress measurement and variance reporting
  • Change management tracking
  • Risk register development and monitoring
  • Executive-level reporting in plain language
05

Schedule & Programme Management

A schedule is only useful if someone is actively managing it. Too many commercial projects in Los Angeles and across Southern California have a schedule that gets revised repeatedly with no honest accounting of why — and no credible plan for recovery.

I manage your project schedule with a focus on accountability and realism. I track the critical path, identify what's blocking progress, hold the contractor to commitments, and when delays occur, I give you an honest assessment and a credible recovery plan — not an optimistic revision.

This covers:

  • Master schedule development and independent review
  • Critical path analysis and ongoing monitoring
  • Delay identification and impact analysis
  • Recovery planning and contractor accountability
  • Look-ahead scheduling and milestone tracking
06

Health + Safety

A safe job site is a productive job site. Beyond the human obligation, safety failures create liability, regulatory exposure, and delays no project can absorb.

I provide independent health and safety oversight on behalf of the owner — separate from the contractor's internal program. I review safety plans, conduct site observations, document hazards, and ensure the contractor is meeting their contractual and regulatory obligations under California law.

This covers:

  • Safety plan review and compliance monitoring
  • Regular site safety observations and documentation
  • Incident tracking and owner reporting
  • Regulatory compliance oversight
  • Contractor safety accountability
07

Permit Expediting

Los Angeles permitting is one of the most complex regulatory environments in the country. LADBS, the Fire Department, Planning, DSA, OSHPD/HCAI, the Coastal Commission — each agency has its own process, its own timeline, and its own way of generating comments that can stall a project for months.

I navigate this system on your behalf. I know how the agencies work, what reviewers look for, and how to respond to comments in a way that moves the process forward rather than creating new rounds of review. Permit expediting is available as a standalone service or as part of a full Owner's Representative engagement.

This covers:

  • Building permit application preparation and submittal — LADBS
  • Plan check coordination and comment response management
  • Fire Department permit coordination and approval tracking
  • DSA submittal coordination for educational facilities
  • OSHPD / HCAI coordination for healthcare facilities
  • Grading, demolition, encroachment, and street use permits
  • Inspection scheduling and milestone coordination
  • Certificate of Occupancy (CO) coordination and closeout
08

Entitlement & Zoning Services

Before a shovel goes in the ground, the project has to be entitled. Zoning approvals, conditional use permits, variances, density bonuses, general plan amendments, and environmental review — these are the processes that determine whether your project gets built at all, and on what terms.

I manage entitlement processes on behalf of owners and developers across Los Angeles and Southern California. With SB 79 transit-oriented development incentives, AB 2011 streamlining provisions, and LA's evolving zoning code creating real opportunity for developers who understand the system, the entitlement process has never been more consequential — or more navigable with the right representation.

This covers:

  • Zoning analysis and land use feasibility assessment
  • Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications and hearings
  • Variance applications and administrative appeals
  • Density bonus applications — AB 2345, SB 330, SB 79
  • General Plan Amendment and zone change coordination
  • CEQA coordination — categorical exemptions through full EIR
  • Planning Commission and City Council hearing preparation
  • Neighborhood notification and community outreach coordination
  • Entitlement condition tracking and compliance monitoring

Sectors Served

I Work Across the Commercial Landscape.

Corporate · Commercial Real Estate · Mixed-Use · Education · Healthcare · Retail · Hospitality · Science + Technology · Permit Expediting · Entitlement

Serving owners throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Imperial, Inyo, and Mono Counties — the full Southern and Central California market.

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How an Engagement Works

Simple. Direct. No Surprises.

01

Direct Conversation

We talk about your project: where it stands, what's working, what isn't, and what you need. I'll give you an honest read on the situation and whether I'm the right fit.

02

Scope Definition

I define a clear scope tied to your project's specific needs. No standard packages. No services you don't need. No surprises in the engagement letter.

03

Fast Integration

I get oriented quickly, establish working relationships with every party on the project, and start delivering value immediately.

04

Consistent Presence

You hear from me regularly with clear, direct updates. When problems surface, I'm already working on the solution.

Common Questions

What Owners Ask Before We Work Together

What does an owner's representative do on a commercial construction project?
An owner's representative serves as your independent advocate throughout the project. I attend critical meetings, review contracts and pay applications, manage the design and contractor teams, and ensure every decision is made in your interest — not the contractor's or architect's. On any commercial project in Los Angeles or Southern California, having someone solely focused on your outcome is the difference between controlling a project and reacting to one.
Do I need an owner's rep if I already have an architect and a general contractor?
Yes. Your architect is responsible for design; your general contractor is responsible for construction — both have their own priorities and margins to protect. An owner's representative works exclusively for you, providing independent oversight of both parties. Without an owner's rep, the owner is often the last to know when something goes wrong.
What size projects do you work on?
I focus on the mid-market — the segment that the large program management firms are not structured to serve well. There's no minimum project size. If your project has real budget on the line, a schedule that matters, and contractors who need to be held accountable, it's worth a conversation.
What areas do you serve?
I'm based in Los Angeles, CA and serve owners throughout Southern and Central California — Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Imperial, Inyo, and Mono Counties. If your project is within a 3.5-hour drive of Los Angeles, let's talk.
How is working with you different from hiring a large PM firm?
With a large firm, the senior person who sold you the engagement moves to the next pursuit. You end up with a less experienced team member running a standardized process. With me, you get direct access — my eyes on the site, my name on every document, my number when something comes up. I take on fewer projects specifically because doing this right requires full attention.
Do you provide permit expediting services?
Yes. I provide permit expediting as a standalone service or as part of a full Owner's Representative engagement. I coordinate directly with LADBS, the Fire Department, Planning, DSA, OSHPD/HCAI, and other agencies on your behalf. Los Angeles permitting is complex and time-sensitive — having someone who knows the process can compress your timeline significantly and prevent costly delays.
What are entitlement services and do I need them?
Entitlement services cover the approvals required before construction can begin — zoning clearances, conditional use permits, variances, density bonuses, and environmental review. If your project requires Planning Commission approval, a CUP, or any discretionary review, entitlement services are essential. I manage the process on your behalf, coordinate with planning staff, prepare applications, and represent your interests at public hearings. With SB 79 and other recent legislation creating new opportunities in Los Angeles, this is one of the most valuable services I provide.

Let's Talk About Your Project.

Commercial construction owner's rep and project management for mid-market owners across Los Angeles and Southern California.

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