OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES

Transparent monthly pricing.

Defined deliverables. No surprise invoices.

Providing on-the-ground construction oversight for developers and owners who can't be on site every day.

Engagements are structured around three tiers based on project phase and required involvement — each with defined deliverables and transparent monthly pricing. Most engagements start in Tier 1 during entitlements, before the first construction draw or bond issuance, and escalate as construction kicks off.

Getting involved early is almost always cheaper than getting involved after something goes wrong.

MONTHLY RETAINER ENGAGEMENTS

LIGHT OVERSIGHT
Pre-construction · Entitlements

$4,000–$6,000

per month
•      1 site visit per week
•      Weekly progress report
•      Submittal and document review
•      Municipality coordination
•      Phone and email availability
•      Monthly photo & drone documentation
STandard Engagement
Active civil construction

$7,000–$10,000

per month
•      2–3 site visits per week
•      Change order review & negotiation
•      Pay application oversight
•      OAC meeting attendance
•      Subcontractor coordination
•      Budget & schedule tracking
•      Bi-weekly photo & drone documentation
Intensive Coverage
Peak construction · Multi-trade

$10,000–$15,000

per month
•      Daily availability & same-day response
•      Full budget & change order authority
•      All trade coordination
•      Weekly executive reporting
•      Direct municipal & inspection management
•      Weekly photo & drone documentation

ALTERNATIVE FEE STRUCTURES

% of construction cost
Full-service engagements
1–3%
Day rate
Spot oversight · Project rescue
$750–$1,500
Hybrid retainer + milestone bonus
On-time, on-budget delivery
Base + $10K–$20K
Out-of-state engagements
Travel billed at cost
Bi-weekly visits

SCOPE OF SERVICES

•      Earthwork & grading
•      Underground utilities
•      Roads, curb & flatwork
•      Landscaping & irrigation
•      Subcontractor management
•      Change order negotiation
•      Pay application review
•      Budget & schedule tracking
•      Town & municipal coordination
•      Entitlements & platting
•      Drone & photo documentation
•      Weekly executive reporting

READY TO TALK THROUGH YOUR PROJECT?

Every engagement starts with a scoping conversation.

Dave@CattleDogDevelopment.com
(630) 306-0604
CONTACT DAVE