Den Road Partners

ABOUT BRIAN COOPER

LEASING / MARKET EXPANSION

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMent

Brian Cooper currently serves as the Director of Real Estate and Facilities at Citrin Cooperman, where he leads the strategic direction and execution of the firm’s global real estate portfolio. He oversees all aspects of leasing, subleasing, and regional office consolidation, and manages end-to-end real estate projects—including site selection, lease negotiations, design, construction, and facilities operations. Additionally, Brian directs the integration of real estate from newly acquired firms, ensuring seamless alignment with Citrin Cooperman’s standards and long-term vision.

Prior to joining Citrin Cooperman, Brian was the founder and principal consultant at Den Road Partners, a real estate and construction advisory firm specializing in project management. During this time, his primary client was Citrin Cooperman, where he supported a range of strategic initiatives.

Before founding Den Road Partners, Brian served as an Operating Partner with ZCG Consulting (ZCGC), acting as the global real estate advisor to Z Capital and its portfolio companies. In this role, he oversaw construction, project, and facilities management initiatives, with responsibilities spanning office, retail, and industrial leasing, international restaurant expansions, casino renovations, and retail brand development.

Earlier in his career, Brian held the role of Construction Project Executive at RXR Realty (RXR), where he led construction management teams, strategic planning efforts, and financial oversight for a portfolio of five Class A buildings totaling four million square feet.

Prior to RXR, Brian served as Director of Construction Services at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), where he led a high-performing PDS team responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, pre-construction, and construction management.

He also spent 14-years at Hines Interests Limited Partnership (Hines), where he held roles in commercial development planning in London, construction management in New York, and property management in Greenwich and Chicago.

Earlier in his career, Brian held leasing roles at Shorenstein and Zeller Realty Group in Chicago. At Shorenstein, he was instrumental in marketing and leasing office and retail spaces at landmark properties including The John Hancock Center, 500 Monroe, and Prudential I & II. At Zeller Realty Group, he served as Leasing Representative, overseeing all commercial and retail leasing at the Burnham Center.

Brian’s diverse background and proven leadership across multiple sectors of real estate—from leasing and development to construction and facilities management—make him a trusted and highly experienced professional in the industry.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMent

LEASING / MARKET EXPANSION

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMent

Full Lifecycle Project Management
Site Selection & Feasibility Studies
Inspections, Lease Negotiation & Team Assembly
Design Oversight, Procurement, & Scheduling
Regulatory Approvals & Project Closeout

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LEASING / MARKET EXPANSION

Global Site Selection & Brand Expansion
Site Survey and Analysis
Full Lifecycle Design & Construction Management
Landlord Management & Project Oversight

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CORPORATE EXPANSION

CoNSTRUCTION PROJECT HISTORY

LEASING / MARKET EXPANSION

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CAPABILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING, PROJECTS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES

Project Management:

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 Advisory:

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.

LEASING / MARKET EXPANSION CAPABILITIES

Site Selection and Brand Development:

Assist in global site-selection and brand development for office, 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 process

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

CORPORATE EXPANSION PROJECTS

Global Office Expansion - Leasing, Design Development, and Construction

Citrin Cooperman, NY, New York

· Offices in Boston, Cleveland/Columbus, Chicago, Bethesda, Durham, Florham Park, Ft Lauderdale, Hyderabad, Lon Island, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, Ohio, Philly, Providence, Tysons Corner, Worcester

Modere, Newport Beach, California

· Brand Experience Retail Center, SOHO, NYC

Pink Taco Restaurant Group

· Restaurants in Boston LA, Washington DC and NYC Times Square

· Brand expansion planning and site-selection in Europe and the Middle East

Xperience Restaurant Group, Cypress, California

· Restaurants in Las Vegas, Irvine, New York City, Boston, Anaheim, Long Beach, Orlando, Chicago, Orlando, and Las Vegas

· Brand expansion planning and site-selection Europe and the Middle East

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Citrin Cooperman Office Portfolio

- 60,000 sf Hyderabad, India office in design development

- 58,000 sf of construction in deign development

- 84,000 sf of new of construction completed

- Ten acquisition offices rebranded (relocations, furniture upgrades, custom paint, and signage)

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

· Planning 200 key hotels, gaming floor expansion, and sports book upgrades

· Planning and redevelopment of a Porte-cochere with rooftop restaurant bar expansion

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 re-seal of concrete panels and windows

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