Owner’s Representation
Successful projects require informed decisions, disciplined oversight and an experienced advocate protecting the owner’s interests from beginning to end. FOND provides independent Owner’s Representation services for owners, developers, investors and organizations that require experienced leadership and oversight without building or expanding an internal project management team.
Acting as an extension of ownership, FOND helps coordinate the people, information and decisions that drive a project forward. From early planning and preconstruction through design, procurement, construction and closeout, our role is to provide experienced representation, maintain visibility into project performance and help ownership remain informed and in control.
Representing the Owner’s Interests
An Owner’s Representative provides experienced oversight on behalf of ownership while coordinating with the architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and other professionals responsible for delivering the project. FOND serves as an independent point of leadership and communication, helping ownership evaluate information, manage decisions and maintain visibility into the project’s progress, cost, schedule and risks.
Depending upon the project and scope of engagement, FOND’s Owner’s Representation services may include:
- Project Planning & Development Coordination
- Design-Team & Consultant Coordination
- Preconstruction Planning & Constructability Review
- Budget Development & Cost Monitoring
- Schedule Development & Progress Oversight
- Contractor Procurement, Evaluation & Selection Support
- Contract, Proposal & Change-Order Review
- Construction Progress Monitoring
- Project Meetings & Executive Reporting
- Risk Identification & Issue Resolution
- Quality, Completion & Closeout Oversight
- Coordination of Ownership Decisions & Project Priorities
The specific responsibilities of FOND are established for each engagement based upon the project, ownership structure and level of representation required. Our objective is to give ownership experienced project leadership while preserving clear accountability among the professionals responsible for design and construction.
When an Owner’s Representative Adds Value
Not every owner has the time, internal resources or specialized construction experience required to manage the daily complexities of a development or construction project. An experienced Owner’s Representative can provide additional leadership and oversight when ownership needs an independent professional focused on the project from the owner’s perspective.
FOND may provide particular value when:
- Ownership does not maintain an internal construction or development management team
- A project requires coordination among numerous designers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders
- Ownership needs independent oversight of project cost, schedule and progress
- Major contracts, proposals, change orders or project decisions require experienced review
- A project is entering a critical planning, procurement or construction phase
- Ownership is geographically removed from the project
- Internal executives need reliable project information without managing day-to-day construction activities
- Project complexity, cost or risk warrants an additional level of experienced oversight
- An existing project is experiencing communication, coordination, cost or schedule concerns
FOND’s role can be tailored to the needs of the project—from focused advisory support during specific phases to comprehensive Owner’s Representation throughout planning, design, construction and closeout.
An Extension of Ownership
Effective Owner’s Representation requires more than monitoring reports and attending meetings. FOND works as an extension of ownership, maintaining an informed view of the project while helping coordinate the decisions, communications and responsibilities necessary to keep the project moving forward.
We work collaboratively with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and other project participants while maintaining a clear responsibility to represent the owner’s interests. Our role is to promote accountability, identify developing concerns, facilitate timely decisions and provide ownership with the information needed to remain confidently engaged throughout the project.
- Independent representation focused on ownership objectives
- Clear communication among project participants
- Executive-level visibility into cost, schedule, progress and risk
- Early identification and escalation of significant issues
- Documented recommendations and decision support
- Continuity of oversight from planning through project completion
The result is a more informed owner, a better-coordinated project team and a clearer path for addressing issues as they arise.
Experienced Representation for Your Project
Whether you are planning a new development, preparing for construction, managing a complex capital project or seeking greater visibility and control over a project already underway, FOND can provide experienced representation focused on your objectives from planning through completion.
Contact FOND to discuss your project and determine the appropriate level of Owner’s Representation for your needs.