Construction Leadership and Advisory Services
Through The Fond Organization, I provide executive construction leadership, owner’s representation, and project due diligence and risk advisory for owners, developers, and investors. My work draws on more than three decades of construction and real estate development experience, with a focus on protecting owner interests and supporting informed decisions and coordinated project delivery.
An engagement may involve oversight through planning and construction, a focused review before a major commitment, or guidance when an active project is under pressure. Responsibilities, deliverables, and the level of involvement are established in advance.
Executive Construction Leadership and Owner Representation
Keeping the owner’s objectives at the center of project delivery.
For selected engagements, I provide executive oversight and owner’s representation, drawing on experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, budgets, schedules, contracts, quality, safety, and owner communication from planning through closeout.
The assignment may include coordination with general contractors, design professionals, consultants, and project managers; review of project progress and emerging risks; and guidance on decisions affecting cost, timing, and quality. The scope and decision-making authority are agreed upon before work begins.
Development Planning and Advisory
Experienced perspective during the decisions that shape a project.
I support owners and developers in evaluating project readiness, coordinating planning information, and examining scope, budgets, schedules, procurement considerations, and project risks. The objective is to identify questions early and help align the project team around the owner’s priorities.
Project Due Diligence and Risk Review
A focused review of available project documents to help clients evaluate a proposed development, prepare for construction, or examine concerns affecting an existing project.
Depending on the agreed scope and information provided, the review may address:
- Project scope, objectives, and readiness.
- Construction budgets, allowances, contingencies, and potential omissions.
- Schedule assumptions, dependencies, and key milestones.
- Contractor proposals, scope gaps, and items requiring clarification.
- Consistency among project documents.
- Unresolved questions that could affect cost, timing, or the decision to proceed.
What You Receive
A written report presenting key observations, prioritized risks, information gaps, questions requiring clarification, and recommended next steps.
Findings distinguish between documented information, assumptions, and matters requiring further investigation or specialist input. The scope, required documents, fee, and delivery schedule are agreed upon before work begins.
Construction Budget and Schedule Review
A closer look at the assumptions behind the numbers and dates.
I review supplied budgets and schedules in relation to the stated project scope, looking for unclear allowances, potential omissions, sequencing concerns, and assumptions that warrant closer attention.
The objective is to help clients understand where expectations may need clarification before relying on them for a significant project or investment decision.
Project Concerns and Recovery Advisory
Practical perspective when a project is under pressure.
For projects experiencing cost increases, delays, coordination difficulties, or contractor performance concerns, I review the available information to help identify contributing issues, unresolved questions, and priorities for action.
This work can help owners organize concerns, prepare for discussions with their project team, and evaluate practical next steps.
A Clear Scope for Every Engagement
Advisory reviews are based on the documents and information available within the agreed scope. They identify observations, information gaps, and potential concerns; they do not guarantee project performance, final cost, or completion dates.
Site visits, field verification, and ongoing project management are included only when expressly agreed. Matters requiring legal, engineering, architectural, appraisal, or other specialist opinions are identified for review by the appropriate professionals.
Discuss Your Project
Tell me what you are planning, where the project stands, and which decisions or concerns you need help addressing.
Together, we can determine whether a focused project review, owner’s representation, or a broader construction leadership or advisory engagement is the appropriate next step.
Every project represents an investment. Clear information and experienced judgment help guide what happens next.