Helping CRE operators, developers, and lenders manage construction risk

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Trusted by developers, sponsors, lenders, and general contractors across the CRE industry.

Bringing clarity to complex projects

With dozens of developments supported from start to end, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional services to CRE professionals and other key players in the construction industry.

$457M+

Commercial Real Estate Estimated

$79M+

Construction Oversight Provided

$738M+

Commercial Real Estate Underwritten

73+

Successful Client Engagements

100%

Job Success Rate

9+

Years of Experience in Construction

Services I offer

Cost Estimates & Schedules

I create accurate cost estimates and ROM budgets at the earliest stages of design, along with simple, realistic project schedules. You get a dependable budget and a step-by-step timeline that makes capital planning clear and actionable.

I manage the project end-to-end as an owner’s rep - overseeing the budget, coordinating stakeholders, tracking costs, reviewing invoices, and pushing back on change orders when needed. My goal: keep your project on scope, on time, and on budget.

Construction & Budget Management

I build clear, time-tested pro formas and investor-ready pitch decks. You get realistic assumptions backed by market research, clean visuals, and straightforward analysis - complete with what-if scenarios - to help you raise capital and gain investor confidence.

Pro-Formas & Pitch Decks

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How I can help you

For General Contractors

    • Subcontractor outreach and bid solicitation

    • Bid management for hard bid, design-build, and GMP projects

    • Estimate and proposal development across all design phases

    • Development and maintenance of historical cost databases

    • Estimating workflow and process optimization

    • Scope of work

    • Takeoffs using Bluebeam and PlanSwift

    • Break downs by CSI division

    • Trade-specific quantity reporting for bid prep

    • Integration with internal estimating templates

    • Coordination between stakeholders

    • Meeting minutes note documentation and follow-up

    • RFI, submittal and permit tracking

    • Responsibility matrix, coordination logs and schedule impact analysis

    • Change order documentation support

    • Preliminary and baseline schedule development

    • Trade sequencing and logic coordination

    • Lookahead schedules for active construction

    • Schedule narrative development for proposals

    • Integration with MS Project or Primavera

    • Estimating process audit and improvement

    • Bid template and folder system setup

    • Implementation of tools like ProCore, Asana, and ClickUp

    • Software onboarding and SOP creation for precon workflows

    • Estimator training and team coordination support

For CRE Developers

    • Site feasibility support and cost benchmarking

    • Pro forma modeling from concept through execution

    • Capital stack review and scenario planning

    • Development dashboards and summary reports

    • Support across underwriting, construction, and asset management

    • Dynamic Excel-based models for development and hold

    • Rent, OpEx, and construction input assumptions

    • IRR, equity multiple, and waterfall outputs

    • Return scenario comparisons and sensitivities

    • Bank-ready and investor-facing pitch decks

    • Conceptual and schematic phase budgeting

    • ROM and hard cost estimates by trade scope

    • Scope-based cost allocation by unit or SF

    • Budget reconciliation across GC bids and internal models

    • Owner contingency and soft cost reserve planning

    • Design and entitlement timeline mapping

    • Precon and permitting milestone planning

    • Construction phase schedule development

    • Gantt charts with dependencies and key milestones

    • Schedule alignment with lender draw schedule

    • Drafting RFPs and bid packages per scope

    • Contractor bid outreach and RFI coordination

    • Bid comparison matrices with scope clarifications

    • Highlighting exclusions, assumptions, and gaps

    • Narrative recommendation and award prep

    • License, insurance, and past performance checks

    • Contract review for scope, cost, and contingencies

    • Recommendation memos for lender/partner approval

    • Coordination of GMP contracts and LOIs

    • Preconstruction kickoff call support

    • Budget vs actual tracking throughout development

    • Draw package review and cost-to-complete validation

    • Change order review and negotiation support

    • Contingency utilization tracking

    • Monthly capital needs forecasting

For CRE Sponsors

    • Underwriting support for acquisitions and new developments

    • Construction and OpEx benchmarking

    • Pro forma stress testing and sensitivity analysis

    • Strategic analysis to align with project goals

    • Reporting support for GPs and lenders

    • Rent comps and absorption trends

    • Operating expense benchmarks

    • Construction pipeline tracking

    • Competitive amenity analysis

    • Summary market snapshots for pitch decks

    • Stabilized vs residual value modeling

    • Cap rate analysis and exit assumptions

    • Repositioning strategy evaluation

    • Cost basis validation vs market value

    • Hold-sell-refinance decision modeling

    • Deal model structuring and assumption testing

    • Joint venture and promote structure modeling

    • Return metrics (IRR, EM, MOIC) and sensitivity tables

    • Deal-level and portfolio-level views

    • Investor summary and offering prep

    • Cost review of CapEx and renovation assumptions

    • Permit, zoning, and entitlement research

    • Construction document and scope review

    • GC/consultant contract review

    • Physical walk summary (if applicable)

    • Budget vs actual tracking across CapEx and OpEx

    • Performance dashboards for investors or lenders

    • Variance analysis and NOI performance commentary

    • Capital stack and distribution waterfall updates

    • Quarterly LP report preparation support

    • Visual deck layout for investor or lender audiences

    • Design and formatting of deal overview materials

    • Inclusion of pro forma snapshots and team info

    • Market data visualization and summary graphics

    • Clean, professional export-ready files

For CRE Lenders

    • Independent review of borrower pro formas and deal models

    • Budget-to-pro forma reconciliation and risk exposure analysis

    • Input on capital structure, returns, and IRR feasibility

    • Pre-close deal summary prep for credit/investment committee

    • Ongoing project analysis and reporting alignment

    • Sponsor track record and GC experience verification

    • Review of entitlements, permits, and consultant contracts

    • Cost benchmarking by trade scope and project type

    • Red flag summary memos for internal stakeholders

    • Schedule, soft cost, and contingency risk assessment

    • Review and refinement of borrower-provided budgets

    • Budget breakdown by CSI or draw categories

    • Comparison against recent project cost benchmarks

    • Evaluation of hard/soft cost sufficiency

    • Integration into lender draw formats and capital plan

    • Monthly draw planning and spend curve tracking

    • Cash flow modeling across the full construction timeline

    • Allocation of reserves, retainage, and contingency

    • Capital stack timing alignment (debt/equity disbursement)

    • Visualization tools for internal or LP communication

    • Draw request reviews with budget-to-date reconciliation

    • Change order log review and funding recommendation

    • Site photos, pay app analysis, and lien waiver verification

    • Project-level risk scoring and contingency tracking

    • Monthly board ready reporting deliverables

For CRE Owners

    • Acting as liaison between owner, GC, design, vendors and lender

    • Oversight of construction progress, schedule, and billing

    • Participation in OAC meetings and site coordination

    • Cost control throughout project lifecycle

    • Final punch list coordination and closeout tracking

    • Scope-based pricing for light rehab or major renovations

    • Cost breakdowns for budget development

    • Pre-GC budgeting for owner decision-making

    • Specialty scope and soft cost estimating

    • Unit-level pricing (per door or SF) for capex planning

    • Drafting of RFPs and bid scopes

    • Coordination and communication with qualified GCs

    • Bid tabulation and scope/assumption comparison

    • Exclusion gap analysis and award recommendation

    • Assistance negotiating terms before contract execution

    • GC vetting, background checks and license/insurance verification

    • Review of past project experience and team structure

    • Reference checks with prior clients or lenders

    • Evaluation of price vs value alignment

    • Shortlisting and award facilitation

    • Creation of owner’s master budget

    • Budget vs actual tracking and reporting

    • Change order review and recommendation

    • Review of GC pay apps and vendor invoices

    • Contingency usage and capital planning support

For Architects & Designers

    • RFI, submittal, and shop drawing tracking

    • Design clarification and scope alignment support

    • Meeting minutes, punch list, and documentation review

    • Support managing coordination issues with GC

    • Change order technical review for scope accuracy

    • ROM budgets for schematic drawings

    • Cost per SF or unit benchmarking by asset type

    • Early pricing of major systems and design features

    • Cost assumption validation

    • Budget narratives to guide design direction

    • Identification of cost-saving opportunities by trade

    • Recommendations on material or scope substitutions

    • Trade-specific feedback based on contractor input

    • Coordination of VE log with owner and GC

    • Cost impact summaries for informed design decisions

    • Plan and spec-based quantity extraction

    • Organized CSI breakdown for each trade

    • Cost-ready Excel outputs for integration into estimates

    • Support for pricing alternates or VE options

    • Compatible with Bluebeam and PlanSwift workflows

    • Cross-team tracking of construction documentation

    • Alignment of design intent with field execution

    • Digital coordination logs and reporting tools

    • Assist with long-lead item coordination and procurement

    • Interface with owner or lenders

See what CRE professionals say

  • "Rod was the lead Project Manager for the architect during a construction project for my company. He was very organized, followed through promptly on tasks, and ensured both the architect and general contractor stayed on schedule and delivered everything as needed. I would definitely recommend Rod for your construction PM needs."

    Ray Arthur | Franchise Owner

    Construction Management

  • "Rod was a pleasure to work with. Smart, thoughtful, and communicative the whole time. I would definitely hire him again. If you're looking for someone with the skills and temperament to customize a model to the way you want, Rod's your guy"

    Jon Goldberg  | Sponsor (GP)

    CRE Deal Underwriting


  • "Very experienced construction professional who performed great throughout the construction of the project. Would highly recommend due to Rod's integrity, follow-up, professionalism, and being a pleasure to work with."

    Randy Kelly | Architect

    Construction Administration


  • "Rod is a great communicator and makes sure to understand the project deliverables at the start of the job. He is quick to reply and turn around great work. He is terrific with construction scheduling and I look forward to using his services again on my future projects. Highly recommend engaging him when you have a project."

    Gina Wieczorek I Managing Director 

    Construction Scheduling Support


  • "I highly recommend Rod. He is knowledgeable, punctual, and a pleasure to work with. I am working on my first development project and hired Rod to help me make sense of the various GC bids I received."

    Ryan Darby I CRE Developer 

    Pre-Construction Support



  • "Rod was very responsive at all times. He took the time to continually improve his model while making sure he was hitting my timeline expectations."

    Joel Radtke I CRE Lender 

    CRE Financial Modeling


  • "Rod was great to work with, and we look forward to working with him on future projects!"

    FED Design/Builders

    Construction Estimating


  • "Rod did everything on a timely basis. Excellent work. More work will follow."

    Marty Fiascone I CRE Developer 

    CRE Financial Modeling


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