Independent representation for commercial owners and tenants, from preconstruction through closeout—delivering experienced guidance with plainspoken Texas integrity.
A general contractor is paid to build. A construction manager at-risk is paid to build and manage cost risk. Heartpine is paid for one thing only — representing the client's interest, from budget to schedule to the fine print of every change order.
That's the whole model. No self-performed work and no subcontractor relationships to manage — just a second set of eyes that reports directly to you, working alongside your design and construction team to keep the project moving.
Heartpine does not hold GMP contracts, does not self-perform, and does not take a cut of the trade buyout. The fee is the fee — set before ground is broken, defended in writing.
Engagements are scoped to the phase — and the risk — that matters most to your project.
Independent review of early estimates, market pricing, and program assumptions before capital is committed.
RFP structuring, interview strategy, and scoring criteria that surface the right delivery partner — not just the lowest number.
Guidance on GMP, CMAR, design-build, or hybrid delivery — matched to your risk tolerance and timeline.
Tracking municipal approvals and utility coordination so the schedule isn't quietly slipping before mobilization.
Monthly draw review, cost-to-complete tracking, and early warning on drift before it becomes a change order fight.
Line-by-line review of pay applications and change orders against the contract, keeping approvals moving on schedule.
Regular site walks, RFI and submittal tracking, and a direct line between field conditions and ownership.
Running the owner-architect-contractor rhythm so decisions get made and documented, not lost in email.
Verifying systems are tested and spaces are truly ready — before final payment is released.
O&M manuals, warranty logs, and as-builts organized and delivered in a form your facilities team can actually use.
Every engagement is priced up front and in writing, with the rate and structure fixed before work begins — never renegotiated as the project evolves.
A no-cost conversation about your project, timeline, and where owner's or tenant's rep coverage would help most.
A written proposal naming the phase, deliverables, and fee model — reviewed together before anything is signed.
Introductions to your design and construction teams, and a shared reporting rhythm for the life of the project.
Tell me about the project — size, phase, and what's keeping you up at night — and I'll follow up with next steps.
hello@heartpinecpm.com