Owner's Representative for Renovations in the Sharon
A good contractor wants to finish fast and make money. You want it done right, on time and on budget. Most of the time those line up. When they don't, you need someone standing on your side of the table. That's my job.
Track 1 — Supervision
You've chosen a contractor (maybe an architect too) and want to know the work is progressing as it should.
- Kick-off review of plans, quote and contract: what's agreed, what's missing, where the risks are.
- Site visits on a schedule set by the project and its stage — from weekly to daily: pace vs. schedule, workmanship, materials, safety, and what's about to be covered up.
- A photo report after every visit: done, open, decisions needed from you.
- Payment milestones: I confirm a stage is complete before you pay for it.
- Handover: snag list, follow-up on fixes, final sign-off.
What you get: peace of mind, and a paper trail you can lean on if there's ever a dispute.
Track 2 — Full Project Management
You don't have the time, the Hebrew or the patience to run a renovation — or supervision showed the project needs a managing hand.
- Schedule and working budget, kept current.
- Contractor and trade selection (or working with the ones you've chosen); apples-to-apples quote comparison on a single spec.
- Supplier coordination — kitchen, aluminum, electrical, HVAC, furniture — in the right order.
- Day-to-day site management, quality control, real-time problem solving.
- A fixed weekly update plus ongoing availability.
- Clean handover: snags, fixes, documents, supplier warranties.
What you get: one point of contact, and a renovation that actually finishes.
Before you sign — Quote & Contract Review
Got a quote and not sure? I go through the quote and contract, flag what's missing, what's vague, where the "extras" will come from, and whether the price and timeline are reasonable. One meeting, written summary. Stop there, or continue to supervision.
For businesses
In a commercial renovation, the schedule is the money. An opening pushed by a month is a month of rent with no revenue. I manage clinic, office and retail fit-outs with the opening date as the fixed point: building and mall committee coordination, permitted working hours, long-lead suppliers (medical furniture, HVAC, signage) locked in early.
How it works
FAQ
My contractor says he "includes supervision". What's the difference?
A contractor can't supervise himself. I don't do the work, I don't take commissions from suppliers, and I work only for you.
Are you a licensed building supervisor?
I'm currently completing the Ministry of Labor's certified construction site manager course (Menahel Avoda) — the license Israeli law requires of whoever is responsible for a building site: safety, crew management, reading plans, scheduling. My background is hands-on: 25 years in construction, building management and maintenance, and leading people — including as a company commander in the reserves.
What does it cost?
It depends on scope, duration and visit frequency. After a site visit you get a clear proposal. In most projects supervision costs a fraction of what it saves in mistakes, extras and delays.
When should I bring you in?
Ideally before you sign with a contractor. But I can step in at any stage — including a renovation that's stalled.
Do you understand what I'm used to?
I managed renovation projects in Atlanta for seven years — homes, apartments, a full row of townhomes. I know what a detailed scope, a real timeline and a prompt reply look like — and I know how to get them here.
Where do you work?
Herzliya, Ramat HaSharon, Raanana (Ra'anana), Kfar Shmaryahu, Hod HaSharon and north Tel Aviv. Larger projects further afield.
Tell me about your project
A short call, no commitment. If I'm not the right person for the job, I'll say so.