Owner's Representative Services

An extension of your Capital Improvements team.

At CSS, we provide hands-on leadership and expert project management to protect your interests throughout the construction process.

With on-site representation, we ensure every detail aligns with your expectations, schedule, and budget. With a deep understanding of construction, we offer clear insights and practical recommendations so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

What is

Owner's Representative Services

Owner’s representation is a dedicated service that puts an experienced, independent expert on your team. Unlike contractors or architects, our sole responsibility is to advocate for your vision and ensure every decision supports your long-term success. We provide unbiased oversight, clear communication, and informed guidance at every step.

How CSS Delivers Value

Our owner’s representation services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and project. We offer:

Master planning of capital construction projects
Strategic oversight from planning through project closeout
Coordination across design, construction, legal, and municipal teams
Budget management and cost control
Schedule tracking and timeline enforcement
Support with permitting, compliance, and regulatory navigation
Transparent reporting and performance monitoring

Start Building

GSA Contracting Officer

The CMa was a well resourced, structured and very professional team. Both on site and off site personnel were consistently on point with project contractual responsibilities, clearly understanding GSA and VA organizational structure and most importantly, were able to bridge the gap during the COVID outbreak. Without the assistance from the CMa, the project would have faced multiple risks which were avoided by their on site presence and ability to clearly & effectively communicate with all project stakeholders.

Oberlin College & Conservatory Master Scheduling & Project Management

Owner's Representative

$100,000,000 + | various projects

Oberlin College is undergoing a series of major renovations and construction projects, including dormitory upgrades, academic building enhancements, and the $55 million Woodland Student Housing Project, all supported by a comprehensive sustainable infrastructure system.

2019 - ongoing

KSU Gateway Master Plan

Owner's Representative

$205,600,000 | 10 projects

Planning, programming, and execution of renovations, demolitions, and new construction across buildings, infrastructure, roadways, and campus grounds at Kent State University.

2019 - 2022

Oberlin College & Conservatory Woodland Student Housing

Owner's Representative

$55,000,000 | 155,000 SF

New construction of a student residence hall, focusing on design optimization, construction feasibility, coordination, and sustainability to support the college’s carbon neutrality goal.

2019 - 2026

Tallmadge City Schools Elementary & Middle Schools

Owner's Representative

$24,500,000 | 188,635 SF

New construction of two new steel-framed school buildings—a middle school (grades 6-8) and an elementary school (grades PK-5)—featuring collaborative learning spaces, modern classrooms, labs, commercial kitchens, and advanced building systems, all completed in phases to maintain campus operations.

2017-2020

Cleveland Institute of Music Hazel Drive Apartments

Owner's Representative

$13,915,000 | 117,019 SF

New construction of a five-story student housing complex near the Cleveland Institute of Music, featuring acoustically isolated practice rooms, modern residential units, and amenities designed for student living.

2019 - 2020

LCCC Patsie Campana Building Ideation Renovation

Owner's Representative

$5,000,000 | 10,000 SF

Renovation of two floors to create a collaborative hub with flexible workspaces, virtual reality labs, and a state-of-the-art Fab Lab, connecting the Nord and Campana Centers to enhance synergy between Arts, Humanities, and Engineering.

2016 - 2017