ABOUT US

Your Advocate, Advisor and
Expert Representative for
Planning, Design + Construction.

OUR MISSION

“We advance clients’ interests and protect real estate investments through effective communication and creative problem-solving.”

This mission is supported by our Core Values.

CORE VALUES

  • We listen actively and intently to your goals and needs so we get things right.

  • We put your interests, needs, and expectations first.

  • We expect change and we deal with it productively.

  • Honesty with ourselves fosters honesty with others.

  • We communicate proactively, clearly, and candidly.

  • When we say we will do something, we do it.

  • We advocate mitigation of construction impact on the environment and support the advancement of energy efficient design.

HOW WE THINK + WORK

As an extension of your internal team, we listen to your goals and objectives and provide creative solutions for balancing all facets of a construction or development project. We maintain healthy relationships with all stakeholders so that excellent work gets done on time and on budget.

  • Your team of experts, including your architects, contractors, lawyers, and accountants, is a big group to manage. As your Representative, we track progress and performance across all disciplines, so you always know where your project stands, preventing miscommunications, disruptions, and delays.

  • Cost control starts with the budgeting process. We work with you to develop an accurate master budget early in the planning stage and manage each line item through design, procurement, construction, and closeout. We carefully track variances and advise on what action is required to manage the impact.

  • Architects, contractors, subcontractors, and public entities are represented by their most experienced principals at your jobsite. We serve as your daily eyes, ears and voice at the project management table when decisions are being discussed and your dollars are being spent. Transparency and accountability keep expectations and results aligned.

  • Our past working relationships and connections in the industry lend credibility and proven experience. We know the key firms and individuals in the region who are likely to be involved in your project. Inside knowledge about the key players keeps the lines of communication open and productive.

  • Every industry has its own special set of acronyms, jargon, and terms of art. We are well-versed in the vocabulary of architects and contractors and make sure that drawings, specifications and change orders are prepared – and agreed to – with your goals and objectives in mind.

  • Large capital projects require large blocks of time, detailed planning, and ongoing reporting. We do the heavy lifting of project management compliance and problem solving, keeping you informed and freed up to maintain your normal tasks and responsibilities.

  • Quality and Safety on complex projects are best achieved by early planning and effective communication. We collaborate with the owner, design team, and construction team to implement and execute comprehensive project specific QA/QC and safety plans.

  • The owner has many responsibilities on a project outside the scope of the architect and contractor. We work with the owner and their team to make sure items such as special inspections, soil information, IT management, furniture and security are not overlooked.

  • Due diligence and entitlements for raw land is more complicated and extensive than similar reviews for improved real estate projects. We help you capture and interpret all the planning, design and construction issues that drive engineering, budgeting, and development decisions.

Learn how our experts work through the intricacies of a project in our Navigating Your Next Project blog series!

OUR TEAM

The Eskie + Associates team is comprised of dedicated professionals with diverse experience. Each is passionate about leveraging their skills and thinking outside the box to help our clients.

Marketing Manager

Real Estate Agent

Owner + Managing Partner

Owner

Director of Tenant Finish

Senior Project Manager

Director of Communications + Business Development

Project Manager

Of Counsel

OUR HISTORY

Over 50 Years of Real Estate Development, Construction and Consulting Experience.

WOMEN + FAMILY OWNED + OPERATED

Eskie + Associates is a WBE-certified, family-owned + operated construction and real estate consultancy dedicated to championing our clients’ interests and protecting their investments through third-party representative services. Backed by extensive industry experience and a legacy of integrity, we use concrete data and thorough communication to oversee every aspect of construction and development and maintain relationships with all partners on our client’s behalf –
keeping projects on time + on budget.

Founded by Dennis Eskie in 1969, Eskie + Associates was a regional leader in commercial development specializing in build-to-suit for national clients such as Kmart, Dillons, and Best Buy for over two decades. The company later diversified into government offices, urban redevelopment, and residential development.

In 2015, Erin Eskie Merrill joined the company and began expanding into Owner’s Representative and real estate consulting services. On December 31, 2017, Erin joined her mother, Debi Eskie, as co-owner of the company, and Eskie + Associates gained WBE certification.

After more than 6 years of growth, new opportunities, and additions to the team, Eskie + Associates introduced Tenant Finish Representation to its offerings in January 2024.