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Luxury Build Advisory

36 Years.
Every Answer.
Your Advantage.

When you commission a high-end build or renovation, you deserve someone in your corner who has seen everything, solved everything, and knows exactly what every contractor, architect, and tradesperson should — and shouldn't — be doing.

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New York · Hamptons · Palm Beach · Miami · Los Angeles
36
Years of Experience
$500M+
Projects Overseen
5
Premier Markets
New York City The Hamptons Palm Beach Miami Los Angeles Owner Representation Project Oversight Contractor Management Budget & Schedule Control Design Oversight New York City The Hamptons Palm Beach Miami Los Angeles Owner Representation Project Oversight Contractor Management Budget & Schedule Control Design Oversight

Who We Are

The knowledge you need on the side you're on.

For 36 years, the principal of The Owners Rep has designed, built, and overseen some of the most demanding high-end residential projects in America. That career is now a single, powerful resource available exclusively to owners of luxury properties — the people who are writing the checks and deserve to know everything that's happening.

We serve family offices, private wealth managers, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who expect absolute transparency, meticulous oversight, and a trusted expert who cannot be influenced by the contractors, architects, or vendors on their project.

36

Years in High-End Residential

Designing, building, and overseeing luxury projects across New York, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, Miami, and Los Angeles.

100%

Owner-Side Only

We have no financial relationships with any contractor, architect, designer, or supplier. Our only obligation is to you.

5

Premier Markets

Active oversight capacity in NYC, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, Miami, and Los Angeles — where luxury builds demand local expertise.

$0

Conflicts of Interest

Every recommendation is made purely in your interest. We are paid by you, accountable to you, and advocate only for you.


What We Do

Comprehensive oversight.
Every phase.

From breaking ground to the final punch list, The Owners Rep is the single point of accountability that protects your investment, your schedule, and your peace of mind.

I

Pre-Construction Advisory

Before a nail is driven, critical decisions are made that define the entire project. We ensure you make them with full information.

  • Architect & contractor vetting and selection
  • Contract review and negotiation support
  • Budget validation and contingency planning
  • Schedule feasibility review
  • Permit and entitlement navigation
II

Active Project Oversight

Weekly site presence, real-time reporting, and relentless accountability — so nothing happens on your project without your knowledge.

  • Regular on-site inspections and reporting
  • Contractor performance monitoring
  • Change order review and approval oversight
  • Quality control at every milestone
  • Owner-facing dashboards and reporting
III

Budget & Schedule Control

Cost overruns and schedule delays are the two great plagues of luxury construction. We fight both with rigorous systems and experience.

  • Invoice and draw request review
  • Schedule tracking against milestones
  • Early warning systems for overruns
  • Vendor and subcontractor accountability
  • Monthly financial reconciliation
IV

Design & Specification Review

Ensuring what was designed is what gets built — and that specifications translate correctly into the field.

  • Drawing and specification review
  • RFI and submittal management oversight
  • Material and finish approval process
  • Design intent preservation
  • Interior design coordination
V

Problem Resolution

When issues arise — and they always do — you need someone who knows the answer immediately, not someone learning on your time and money.

  • Dispute mediation with contractors
  • Defect identification and remedy oversight
  • Crisis management and rapid response
  • Legal and insurance liaison support
  • Closeout and punch list management
VI

Advisory & Consulting

For family offices and wealth managers who need expert guidance without full-time oversight — available when you need us.

  • On-call expert advisory retainer
  • Project health audits
  • Second opinions on contractor proposals
  • Acquisitions due diligence (construction)
  • Portfolio-wide oversight programs
Where We Work

Five markets.
One standard.

Luxury residential construction is hyper-local. We maintain deep networks, knowledge, and active presence in America's five most demanding high-end markets.

01
New York City
Townhouses · Penthouses · Co-ops
02
The Hamptons
Estate Homes · New Construction
03
Palm Beach
Oceanfront · Historic Renovations
04
Miami
Waterfront · New Development
05
Los Angeles
Hillside · Bel Air · Malibu

How It Works

Simple to engage.
Exceptional to experience.

01

Initial Consultation

A confidential conversation to understand your project, your concerns, and where you need the most protection. No obligation.

02

Scope & Structure

We define the engagement — full oversight, advisory retainer, or a targeted audit — and structure the right model for your situation.

03

Active Deployment

We become your eyes, ears, and voice on the project. You receive regular reporting and have direct access at all times.

04

Successful Delivery

On budget, on schedule, to specification. We don't consider the engagement complete until you're satisfied with every detail.

Engagement Models

The right structure
for every situation.

Whether you need comprehensive cradle-to-grave oversight or targeted expertise on a specific challenge, we structure engagements to fit the scope and complexity of your project.

"After 36 years on the other side of the table, I know every move before it's made."

High-end construction is a world of extraordinary complexity, competing interests, and asymmetric information. The architects, contractors, and trades who work on your project are expert professionals — expert in their own interests.

The Owners Rep exists to close that gap. To bring 36 years of design and construction expertise to bear entirely on your behalf. To ask the hard questions, review the real numbers, and ensure that the vision you commissioned is the project you receive.

Our clients are not involved in construction by profession. But they are writing checks for $5M, $15M, $40M projects and deserve a principal-level expert who has seen every trick, every shortcut, and every mistake — and knows exactly how to prevent them.

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