Preconstruction Strategy
Clarify the homeowner's priorities, define responsibilities, review project assumptions, and establish a practical path from design through move-in.
A Service of Jon Bijari Custom Homes · Long Island, New York
Luxury Home
Luxury Home
Owner's Representation
An experienced advocate entirely on your side
An owner's representative is the homeowner's independent advocate throughout a luxury home build. Jon watches the budget, schedule, quality, communication, and construction details on your behalf—from the first plans through the final handoff.
26
Years Building Luxury Homes
The builder's eye, working for the owner
“I know where a project can lose time, money, and quality. My job is to see it early—and watch the homeowner's back at every step.”
After 26 years of building luxury homes, Jon Bijari understands the decisions that shape a successful project and the small warning signs that can become expensive problems. As your owner's representative, he brings that experience to your side of the table—asking the right questions, keeping the team aligned, and helping protect the design intent, workmanship, budget, and schedule.
You retain your architect, interior designer, builder, and consultants. Jon becomes the experienced point person who helps you evaluate information, make timely decisions, and keep the entire process accountable to your goals.
Scope of Work
From first plans
From first plans
to final handoff.
Team & Bid Review
Support the selection of architects, designers, builders, and key consultants; compare proposals, exclusions, qualifications, and scope gaps.
Design Coordination
Review plans through a builder's lens for constructability, coordination, cost implications, sequencing, and alignment with the homeowner's intent.
Budget & Cost Control
Track the working budget, review estimates and allowances, flag emerging exposure, and help the owner assess change orders before approval.
Schedule & Procurement
Monitor key milestones, long-lead selections, approvals, deliveries, and dependencies that can affect the critical path.
Construction Oversight
Make regular site observations, document progress and concerns, follow open items, and keep communication focused on timely resolution.
Payment & Change Review
Help evaluate payment applications, proposed changes, supporting information, and completed work so the homeowner can make informed decisions.
Punch List & Closeout
Coordinate outstanding work, warranties, manuals, commissioning, final documentation, and the details required for a complete handoff.
Owner's representation complements—not replaces—the licensed responsibilities of the architect, engineers, inspectors, attorneys, or contractor. The exact authority, deliverables, site-visit frequency, and reporting cadence are defined in the engagement agreement.
How Jon Works
One clear line
One clear line
of accountability.
Understand the Goal
Start with the property, design ambition, budget, schedule, team, and the decisions already made.
Set the Controls
Create a clear reporting rhythm for budget, schedule, decisions, risks, open items, and owner approvals.
Stay Ahead of Issues
Review information early, visit the site, challenge inconsistencies, and drive follow-through before issues compound.
Finish Completely
Carry the same attention through punch list, systems start-up, documentation, warranties, and closeout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What homeowners
What homeowners
should know.
What does a luxury home owner's representative do?
An owner's representative acts as the homeowner's advocate and project-management resource. The role can include team selection, design coordination, budget and schedule tracking, site observations, change and payment review, reporting, punch list, and closeout—always within an agreed scope.
When should an owner's representative be hired?
The greatest leverage is usually early, before major design, team, contract, and budget decisions are locked in. Jon can also join an active project to help organize information, identify priorities, and establish a clearer path forward.
Does the owner's representative replace the architect or builder?
No. The architect designs and administers the architectural scope; the builder executes the construction contract. The owner's representative works for the homeowner, helps coordinate the overall picture, and supports informed owner decisions without taking over another professional's licensed or contractual duties.
Can Jon work with an existing project team?
Yes. The service is designed to strengthen communication and accountability around the team the homeowner has chosen. The specific role is tailored to the project's phase, needs, and existing contracts.
Where is this service available?
Based in Port Washington, Jon Bijari provides luxury residential owner's representation across Long Island—from Great Neck through Nassau and Suffolk counties to the Hamptons.
Begin with a confidential conversation