OWNERS REPRESENTATION
Your Vision, Protected.
Your Investment, Defended.
Between your architect, engineers, and general contractor, nobody is exclusively looking out for you. DERSEN Sport is.
There’s a gap between vision and execution – and it costs owners.
Most project failures don’t happen because of bad intentions; they happen because of fragmented communication. Contractors focus on building; architects focus on design. DERSEN Sport focuses on the Owner’s success.
Total Neutrality
No vested interest in specific manufacturers, subcontractors, or suppliers. Our only win is your project’s success – full stop.
Technical Authority
We speak the language of blueprints, soil reports, and structural steel – so you can make decisions with confidence, not guesswork.
Financial Stewardship
We scrutinize every change order and line item. Budget creep is predictable and preventable – when someone’s actually watching.
Core Responsibilities as Your Advocate
We take the weight of the project off your desk while keeping control in your hands.
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Pre-Construction & Procurement
Before a dollar is committed or a contract is signed.
- Reviewing design documents for “constructability” and cost-efficiency.
- Managing the RFP process and vetting vendor bids.
- Assisting in contract negotiations to ensure Owner-favorable terms.
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Project & Budget Oversight
Active defense against the creep that sinks unmanaged projects.
Auditing project schedules to ensure milestones are met – and flagging slippage before it compounds.
Reviewing and validating every pay application and change order.
A no-surprises communication loop with all stakeholders, at every stage.
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Quality Assurance & Compliance
On the ground, in real time – not in a report after the fact.
On-site presence to verify materials and workmanship meet specified standards.
Managing third-party testing – soil, concrete, turf performance.
ADA, safety, and governing body compliance (NFHS, NCAA, FIFA) from day one.
Comprehensive Oversight for Complex Infrastructure
Unlike specialists who focus solely on the playing surface, DERSEN Sport provides representation across the entire project footprint – the hard structures and integrated systems that define a world-class venue.
Vertical Structures
Oversight of field houses, press boxes, and grandstand engineering – from structural review through final inspection.
Civil & Site Infrastructure
Monitoring mass grading, complex stormwater management, and sub-base stability throughout the build.
Specialized Systems
Coordination of high-output sports lighting, integrated scoreboards, and PA/acoustic systems.
Building Envelope
Ensuring the longevity of indoor training facilities – HVAC climate control to specialized flooring.
Safety & Compliance
Strict adherence to ADA accessibility, egress requirements, and governing body regulations – NCAA, NFHS, FIFA, and beyond.
Why "Owner's Observation" Isn't Enough
Many firms offer “observation” services – they watch the work and report back. At Dersen Sport, we provide Oversight.
If a material is substandard or a timeline is slipping, we don’t just note it in a report. We intervene. We hold vendors accountable in real-time, preventing minor issues from becoming catastrophic expenses.
Built For Owners Who Carry The Most Risk
We represent organizations where a project failure isn’t just expensive – it’s a public accountability problem.
K-12 School Districts & Boards
Public funds, public accountability, zero margin for budget overruns or timeline failures.
Colleges & Universities
Complex multi-stakeholder projects where scope creep and vendor management are constant risks.
Municipalities & Parks Departments
Community facilities with long lifespans and strict compliance requirements from day one.
Private Developers
ROI-driven projects where every change order and schedule slip has a direct financial consequence.
We Provide Value at Every Stage – But Earlier is Always Better
The best time to bring on an Owner’s Representative is before the first contract is signed. That said, we deliver high-impact advocacy at any point in the lifecycle.
PRE-DESIGN
Set realistic budgets, vet feasibility, and ensure the vision is buildable before anyone breaks ground.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Audit contractor bids and ensure every contract term is structured to protect the owner – not the vendor.
MID-CONSTRUCTION
Costs escalating? Timeline slipping? We step in to stabilize and recover projects already underway.
CLOSE-OUT
We manage the punch list and hold vendors to every warranty and performance standard before final payment.
Secure your investment before the first contract is signed.
The sooner DERSEN Sport is in the room, the more we can protect. Let’s talk about your project.