Owner's Representative Services

You own the business.
We run the renovation.

Casa Verde steps in as an extension of you — your voice, your authority, and your interests on the job site. We make sure you get exactly what you're paying for, from the first shovel to the final walkthrough, while you stay focused on running your business.

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$250K–$10M
Typical project range
Pre-Con
to Certificate of Occupancy
National
Coverage across U.S. markets

"Your contractor works for their business. Their goal is margin. Your goal is a finished project on time and on budget. Casa Verde is the partner in your corner making sure those goals are met."

The Problem

What goes wrong when you
manage a renovation alone

A $3M renovation without professional oversight is a $3M gamble. Here's where business owners consistently lose money and time.

01

Budget overruns you didn't see coming

Change orders arrive fast and without context. Without someone who knows what's legitimate, most owners approve everything — and end up 20–40% over budget.

02

Timelines that slip, then slip again

Contractors respond to the person who is on-site and holds them accountable. If that's not you, delays compound and every week costs you revenue.

03

You don't know what you don't know

Permits, submittals, pay application reviews, punch lists — a commercial renovation has dozens of critical decision points most business owners have never encountered.

Our Services

Everything it takes to protect
your project from start to finish

We manage your renovation so you don't have to become a construction expert.

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Pre-Construction

We set the foundation before a single nail is driven.

  • Contractor selection and bid evaluation
  • Contract review and negotiation on your behalf
  • Budget and schedule validation
  • Permitting coordination
  • Design and drawing review
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Construction Phase

We show up as you — with your authority and your expectations — so nothing gets past us.

  • Site visits and contractor oversight
  • Change order review and approval
  • Pay application verification
  • Schedule monitoring and enforcement
  • Issue escalation and resolution
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Budget Management

We protect your capital with the same discipline you apply to your business.

  • Real-time budget tracking
  • Change order legitimacy assessment
  • Contingency management
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Final cost reconciliation
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Close-Out & Delivery

We don't hand off until every item is resolved.

  • Punch list management and completion
  • As-built documentation and warranties
  • Certificate of Occupancy coordination
  • Final payment review and release
  • Post-project reconciliation report

How It Works

From first call to keys in hand

1

Project Discovery

We start with a 30-minute call to understand your project, timeline, and where you are in the process. No obligation, no pitch — just a conversation.

2

Engagement Setup

We define the scope, structure the fee, and get aligned on the critical path. Casa Verde is engaged before your contractor breaks ground.

3

Active Management

We take the wheel on contractor communication, site oversight, and budget control. You get weekly updates — and you stay focused on your business.

4

Delivery & Close-Out

We drive the project to a clean finish — punch list resolved, warranties in hand, CO secured, final payment released only when the work is done right.

Fee Structure

Transparent pricing.
No surprises.

Three engagement structures to fit your project. All fees are discussed openly on your discovery call — no mystery, no hidden costs.

Monthly Retainer
$4,000 – $10,000
per month
On a $4M project: approx. $48K–$120K total

Best for active construction phases where ongoing oversight is the priority.

  • Weekly site visits and written reporting
  • Contractor and subcontractor oversight
  • Change order review and approval
  • Pay application verification
  • Budget tracking and variance alerts
  • Direct access to your OR throughout
Percentage of Construction Cost
2 – 8%
tiered by project size
$250K – $1M
4 – 6%
$15,000 – $60,000 on a $500K project
$1M – $3M
3 – 5%
$50,000 – $150,000 on a $2.5M project
Over $3M
2 – 3%
$80,000 – $120,000 on a $4M project

Best for full-lifecycle engagements from pre-construction through Certificate of Occupancy.

  • Contractor selection and bid evaluation
  • Contract review and negotiation
  • Full construction phase oversight
  • Budget and schedule management
  • Change order and pay app review
  • Punch list and close-out management
Fixed Fee
Custom
scoped per project
Quoted after discovery call based on scope and complexity

Best for defined scopes — a single phase, a specific deliverable, or a discrete advisory role.

  • Agreed scope and deliverables upfront
  • Predictable cost for budget planning
  • Milestone-based billing
  • No open-ended commitment
  • Ideal for pre-construction phase only
  • Or close-out and punch list only
The math

Commercial renovations without professional oversight average 20–40% budget overrun. On a $500K project that's $100K–$200K lost — our fee on that same project runs $20K–$30K. On a $4M project, overruns can hit $800K–$1.6M while our fee is $80K–$120K. The question isn't whether you can afford an Owner's Representative — it's whether you can afford not to have one.

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Fee structure is determined after we understand your project. All engagements begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call.

Questions

What business owners ask us

What does an Owner's Representative actually do — and how is that different from a project manager? +
A project manager is typically hired to execute work. An Owner's Representative is something different — we step in as an extension of you. We don't build anything, and we don't manage the contractor's team. What we do is make sure you get what you're paying for. We sit across the table from your contractor on your behalf, ask the questions you don't know to ask, review every change order before it touches your budget, verify that work is actually complete before payments go out, and keep the pressure on the schedule. Think of us as a partner who already knows every move a contractor is likely to make — and is there to make sure your interests win every time.
Do I need an owner's representative on my renovation? +
If your project is over $1M and you don't have a full-time construction manager on staff, the answer is almost certainly yes. The cost of OR services is typically recovered many times over through change order savings, timeline protection, and catching issues before they become expensive problems. For projects in the $2M–$10M range, the risk of going without professional oversight is substantial.
How much does owner's representative service cost? +
For most projects, OR services run between 2–6% of the total construction cost depending on project size — smaller projects run 4–6%, mid-range $1M–$3M projects run 3–5%, and larger projects over $3M run 2–3%. On a $500K project that's roughly $15K–$30K. On a $3M project, $90K–$150K. The math works because unmanaged renovations average 20–40% in budget overruns — our fee is a fraction of what poor oversight costs. We're happy to walk through specific numbers on a discovery call.
We already have a general contractor. Why do we need Casa Verde? +
Your GC works for their business. Their job is to complete the project at maximum margin. Our job is to be an extension of you — showing up with your authority, reviewing their work, scrutinizing their invoices, and pushing back on change orders that aren't legitimate. Having an OR doesn't mean you distrust your contractor. It means you have a knowledgeable partner in your corner making sure the contractor delivers exactly what they promised, at the price they quoted.
What types of commercial projects does Casa Verde manage? +
We work across commercial property types — restaurant and hospitality, medical and dental offices, retail and franchise buildouts, office renovations, mixed-use, and more. If you own or operate a commercial space and are planning a significant renovation or expansion, we can help. We operate nationally and have managed projects across the U.S.
When in the process should I bring Casa Verde in? +
The earlier the better. Ideally before you've signed a contract with your general contractor — because one of the most valuable things we do is review and negotiate that contract before you're locked in. That said, we frequently step in mid-project when owners realize they need help. If your project is already underway, reach out and we'll tell you honestly what we can do for you from where you are.

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your project.

We'll respond within one business day. If the timing is right, we'll schedule a 30-minute discovery call — no pitch, no pressure, just a conversation about your project.

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