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Den Road Partners
BRIAN COOPER
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Mr. Cooper, the founder of Den Road Partners (DRP), brings a wealth of real estate, construction, and project management expertise to the table.
Before founding DRP, Brian served as an Operating Partner with ZCG Consulting (“ZCGC”), where he held the role of global real estate advisor to Z Capital and its portfolio companies. Brian effecti
Mr. Cooper, the founder of Den Road Partners (DRP), brings a wealth of real estate, construction, and project management expertise to the table.
Before founding DRP, Brian served as an Operating Partner with ZCG Consulting (“ZCGC”), where he held the role of global real estate advisor to Z Capital and its portfolio companies. Brian effectively utilized his extensive real estate background to oversee construction, project, and facilities management. His responsibilities spanned diverse areas, including office, retail, industrial leasing, international restaurant expansion, casino renovations, and retail brand development.
Prior to his tenure at ZCGC, Mr. Cooper served as a Construction Project Executive with RXR Realty (“RXR”), managing construction management teams, leading strategic planning efforts, and overseeing budgets and finances for a portfolio encompassing five Class A buildings totaling four million square feet.
Before his time at RXR, Brian held the position of Director of Construction Services at Jones Lang Lasalle Inc. (“JLL”), where he led a dynamic PDS team responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, pre-construction, and construction management.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Cooper contributed significantly to Hines Interest Limited Partners (“Hines”), taking on diverse roles such as commercial development planning in London, construction management in New York, and property management in Greenwich and Chicago.
Adding to his professional background, Brian also served as a Leasing Specialist with Shorenstein and Zeller Realty Group in Chicago. During his time at Shorenstein, he played a pivotal role in marketing and leasing office and retail spaces at prominent locations such as The John Hancock Center, 500 Monroe, and Prudential I & II. At Zeller Realty Group, Brian assumed the role of Leasing Representative, overseeing all commercial and retail leasing at the Burnham Center.
Mr. Cooper's multifaceted experience and proven track record make him an invaluable asset in the realms of real estate and construction management.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management / Owner's Representative:
Manage global construction projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from concept development to project closeout.
Site Selection and Feasibility:
Assist in global site selection for various purposes (office, retail, industrial, hospitality) and provide consultation on project feasibility.
Market
Project Management / Owner's Representative:
Manage global construction projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from concept development to project closeout.
Site Selection and Feasibility:
Assist in global site selection for various purposes (office, retail, industrial, hospitality) and provide consultation on project feasibility.
Market Tours and Site Visits:
Arrange and facilitate global market tours and brokered site visits to aid decision-making processes.
Inspections and Recommendations:
Lead inspections related to mechanical, HVAC, environmental factors, and existing conditions. Deliver recommendations based on inspection findings.
Lease Negotiation and Documentation:
Review and assist in lease negotiation, construction letters, tenant inducements, and allowances.
Project Team Assembly:
Advise, recommend, and assemble local project teams, including brokers, attorneys, designers, architects, engineers, and more. Assist in contract negotiations and insurance coverage.
Design and Construction Oversight:
Recommend and hire designers, architects, and engineers. Monitor the design process, ensuring adherence to budget, drawing coordination, and constructability.
Procurement and Scheduling:
Identify long lead materials and equipment, drive timely procurement, and coordinate construction drawing processes to limit change orders and scope creep.
Regulatory Compliance and Approvals:
Ensure timely submission of community approvals, permits, licenses, signage, and board approvals. Monitor and assure a competitive bid process.
Project Closure and Quality Assurance:
Facilitate project closeout, including certificate of occupancy, licenses, permit closure, and final lien waiver tracking. Review architectural and engineering drawings for design-to-budget compliance. Implement quality control and safety programs, review and resolve change orders and cost issues, and facilitate value engineering for cost reduction and improved schedules.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MARKET EXPANSION AND DUE DILIGENCE
Site Selection and Brand Development:
Assist in global site-selection and brand development for retail, restaurant, and hospitality clients.
Market Tours and Site Visits:
Arrange and facilitate global market tours and brokered site visits to aid in decision-making processes.
Budget Management:
Manage client budget expectations in comparison to
Site Selection and Brand Development:
Assist in global site-selection and brand development for retail, restaurant, and hospitality clients.
Market Tours and Site Visits:
Arrange and facilitate global market tours and brokered site visits to aid in decision-making processes.
Budget Management:
Manage client budget expectations in comparison to real-world construction costs.
Design Budget Adherence:
Manage clients' design visions within budget constraints, considering the impact of high-end finishes and materials.
Lease Negotiation and Tenant Inducements:
Assist with lease negotiation, including tenant inducements, free rent, work letters, and allowances.
Site Survey and Existing Conditions:
Perform site surveys and ensure clients understand existing site conditions and base building deficiencies versus landlord responsibilities.
Pre-Lease Surveys and Systems Evaluation:
Advise and facilitate pre-lease existing condition surveys, evaluating the remaining useful life of mechanical, electrical, and equipment systems.
Landlord Relations:
Work with landlords on tenants' cost-to-maintain rules and regulations, as well as changes to base building systems.
Educating Clients on Maintenance Costs:
Educate clients on the cost implications of replacing existing systems without previous preventive maintenance.
Project Oversight and Closeout:
Oversee tenant construction progress and ensure quality control. Assure timely project closeout, including certificates of occupancy, licenses, permit closure, warranty submittals, and final lien waiver tracking. Coordinate grand openings and assist in implementing cost-saving actions. Review compliance, oversee punch lists, commission, and conformance.
MARKET EXPANSION AND DUE DILIGENCE
MARKET EXPANSION AND DUE DILIGENCE
MARKET EXPANSION AND DUE DILIGENCE
Site Analysis and Property Analytics:
Conduct site analysis and GIS property analytics, including location analytics, and competitor analysis.
Site Surveys and Inspections:
Lead site surveys and inspections of existing conditions, delivering recommendations based on the findings.
Environmental Consultant Coordination:
Assist in the selection
Site Analysis and Property Analytics:
Conduct site analysis and GIS property analytics, including location analytics, and competitor analysis.
Site Surveys and Inspections:
Lead site surveys and inspections of existing conditions, delivering recommendations based on the findings.
Environmental Consultant Coordination:
Assist in the selection of environmental consultants and review environmental surveys to ensure compliance and understanding of potential impacts.
Forensic Engineering Coordination:
Assist in the selection of a Forensic Engineer, manage the inspection and analysis of engineering failures, accidents, or other incidents.
investigates and analyzes engineering failures, accidents, or other incidents to determine the root causes and contributing factors.
Budgeting and Proforma Review:
Assist with the creation of rough order of magnitude budgets and review proformas to assess financial feasibility.
Land Use and Entitlement:
Recommend legal teams specializing in land use and entitlement. Review findings to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements.
MARKET EXPERTISE
MARKET EXPANSION AND DUE DILIGENCE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
National Markets Expertise
- Boston
- New York
- DC
- Miami
- Orlando
- Tampa
- Chicago
- Denver
- Dallas
- Houston
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Orange County
International Market Expertise
- UK
- EU
- UAE
- KSA
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
MARKET EXPANSION AND DUE DILIGENCE
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
RETAIL
Personal Care Company, Newport Beach, California
· Brand Experience Retail Center, SOHO, NYC
Mexican Restaurant Group, NY, New York
· Restaurants in Washington DC and NYC Times Square
· Brand expansion in Europe and the Middle East
Mexican Restaurant Group, Cypress, California
· Restaurants in Las Vegas, Irvine, New York City, Boston, Ana
RETAIL
Personal Care Company, Newport Beach, California
· Brand Experience Retail Center, SOHO, NYC
Mexican Restaurant Group, NY, New York
· Restaurants in Washington DC and NYC Times Square
· Brand expansion in Europe and the Middle East
Mexican Restaurant Group, Cypress, California
· Restaurants in Las Vegas, Irvine, New York City, Boston, Anaheim, Long Beach, Orlando, Chicago, Orlando, and Las Vegas
· Brand expansion in Europe and the Middle East
· Feasibility study for restaurant parking garage development
MANUFACTURING
Personal Care Company, Salt Lake City, Utah
· Planning and installation of a new pick & pack fulfillment line
· Factory consolidation and large mixing equipment installation
HOSPITALITY
Luxury Hotel and Spa, Miami, Florida
· 60-year structural inspection and parking garage structural repairs
Casino, Las Vega, Nevada
· Planning and redevelopment of a Porte-cochere with a rooftop bar
· Planing 200 key hotels, gaming floor expansion, and sports book upgrades
· Planning and redevelopment of a Porte-cochere with rooftop restaurant bar expansion
OFFICE
32 Old Slip, NYC, New York
· Over 100K sq/ft of turnkey office
· Over 60K sq/ft of speculative office
· Over 125K sq/ft white-box demolition
· Modernization of 24-car elevator system
· Lobby renovation
· Managed CAPEX program
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
450 Lexington, NYC, New York
· 50K sq/ft of turnkey office and speculative offices
· Over 25K sq/ft of white-box demo
· Tenant terrace renovation
· Lobby renovation
· Managed CAPEX program
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
1330 Avenue of the Americas, NYC, New York
· Over 40K sq/ft speculative offices
· Over 30K sq/ft of turnkey office
· Managed CAPEX program
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
340 Madison, NYC, New York
· Over 50K sq/ft office and speculative offices
· 30K sq/ft of turnkey office
· Modernization of a nine-car elevator system
· Lobby renovation
· Managed CAPEX program
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
530 5th Ave, NYC, New York
· Over 50K sq/ft of office and speculative suites
· Full building façade repair (limestone)
· Asbestos roof tear-off and replacement
· Managed CAPEX program
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
140 Broadway, NYC, New York
· Over 90K sq/ft of turnkey office
· Over 30K sq/ft of speculative office
· Over 125K sq/ft white box demo
· Full lobby renovation
· Eight elevator lobby, corridor, and restroom renovations
· Modernization of 18-car elevator system
· Planned a landmarked plaza renovation
· Construction of a marketing center
· Feasibility and planning of a 30K sq/ ft unfinished basement to Crunch gym
· Represented landlord for 200K sq/ft. of tenant alterations and construction
Pickwick Plaza, Greenwich. Connecticut
· Structural repairs, 300-stall parking garage
· 50K sq/ft demolition
· 20K sq/ft turnkey office
· Installed VFD’s on all mechanical motors
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
55 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut
· Structural repairs, 200-stall parking garage
· 20K sq/ft office renovation
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
600 Lexington Avenue, NYC, New York
· 50K sq/ft turnkey and speculative office
· Full renovation of the only building lobby
· Represented landlord for all tenant buildouts
29 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois
· Assisted with 20K sq/ft speculative office space
· Assisted with building façade replacement
East West Tech Center,
Naperville, Illinois
· 10K sq/ft office space
· 15K sq/ft open mezzanine to office conversion
· Resurfacing of five large parking lots
· Interior cooling tower replacement
· Roof tear-off and replacement
· Three building abatement and re-seal of concrete panels and windows