About Wilkinson Advisors
A well established, national real estate developer is beginning operations in the upper midwest.
This represents an unusual opportunity for a small number of construction project managers and field supervisors to form the core of the new organization.
They are seeking two office-based project managers and a lead superintendent. Urban, mid-rise and tall commercial building experince is an essential professional qualification. Design-build project management experience is considered an advantage for the applicant.
Please inquire through our contact page or send resumes and cover letters to
Confidentiality is assured.
The Large Modular Warehouse is similar to the smaller version but scaled to larger industrial operations.
Like the earlier version it is solar ready and can easily be fitted with solar panels.
This 60,000 sf module has a 48' x48' grid and 24' clear height.
Modules can be combined to create a larger building.
Executive Summary
Wilkinson Building Advisors offers freelance architectural engineering and project management professional services.
When a building project is in the field execution stage and the organizattion is temporarily overloaded, effective administration and coordination of resources needs to be restored. All participants are benefited by a smooth flow of actiivity, including the Owner who is paying the bills. Wilkinson Building Advisors is prepared to step in, bring expert support to bear, and gracefully exit when the gig is complete.
Because the Wilkinson Building Advisors has design-build engineering experience, freelance design-build manager and Owner advisor are also offered services.
Wilkinson Building Advisors can help your project organization when overloaded
Design-build project management
- Predesign cost and scope planning
- Project scheduling
- Project administration and communication
- Real Estate property management
Our approach
- Remote or on-site support; seasoned, professional knowledge and skills..
- Budget managed and outcome based
- Web savvy services; communication and document management
- Professional engineer and certified property manager services
- Document management for Lender Inspections at Wilkinson Building Advisors
Our credentials
We meet you "where you are" whether Zoom or your business!
Details
In connection with design-build project management, George Wilkinson PE is in the lead for this service and in the case of "gig" work the service is often the administration of design-build processes and contracts. George has worked at virtually all of the activities and is familiar with both smooth running projects as well as those needing dispute resolution and contract modifications. Here is some of George's work history:https://wilkinsonadvisors.com/work. Also and at Wilkinson Building Advisors, the back-of-the-house is well suited to filling in with design-build project management. Administrative support is on hand whether involving document management, expediting project communication, or executing other tasks as assigned.
Project administration and communication is often a critical need when a project process falls into an overload state. Once the issues are resolved, the "gig" is complete; sometimes timely and expert intervention saves the day. Succesful projects run on good communication. If the team is not well practiced together, then unnecessary inefficiencies and outright failures can arise. George is well versed in mediation and aligning the team so that all players can succeed. For example, pressure points often include: 1)Smooth administration of contract change work whether scope, time, or money, 2) Assuring that bills are properly sent and paid on time (general contacting runs on cash flow), 3) Objectively managing the project schedule, measuring status, and taking effective action to put matters back on track, and 4) solving disagreements that arise in then administration of shop drawing work flow so that the schedule is maintained and any change work properly documented.
With respect to real estate property management, Wilkinson Building Building Advisors has a depth of experience. Kristel Wilkinson is the lead when this service is needed. She is a veteran of commercial property management See:https://www.kristelwilkinson.com/Her web site speaks for itself. She is exceptionally good at team building and is comfortable with stepping into dynamic situations. At her previous long engagement, she managed varied teams of professionals: transaction lawyers, accountants, builders, and real estate professionals to name a few.
With respect to freelance, project-based, consulting services, it is important to note that Wilkinson Building Advisors can work both remotely and onsite as needed. This has the effect of reducing costs and improving outcomes. Wilkinson Building Advisors works as as an independent contractor and will enter into long term agreements to serve project needs. This arrangement can be crucial to balancing the uncertainties brought by volatile market cycles.
The Building Advisor's Industrial prototype delivers value to your community and investment portfolio.
This product is a unique combination of sustainable engineered components and and can be customized to unique project requirements.
- Investment grade real estate; suitable for commercial and institutional finance
- Qualifies for energy related incentives
- Solar power enabled or solar equipped (8.3Kw ac as shown)
- Low cost of operations and comfortable (insulation and energy efficiency)
- Rapid design and construction (6 months typical)
- Long span open space option (up to 96’)
- Clear height options (14'-24')
- Expandable and configurable (16,000 gsf as shown)
- Built with mass timber components and advanced enclosured systems; climate resilient
- A hedge against rising energy costs
The Office Showroom is a manufacturing/warehouse building and supports small business with both office and production/storage needs.
It is designed for the enterprising investor or small business owner or Tenant. Its modular design provides a path for growth and expansion
Its core size is 32,000 sf but can be built in larger sizes. It is suitable to serve a single user or several (“multi-tenant”) configuration.
Best practices for sustainable design were applied to redevelop the oldest residence hall at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN. The interior was redesigned for current student needs and the buildng was equipped with higher performance HVAC solutions. Difficult budget requirements were met and the result was new student housing close to campus. Elness Swenson Graham Architects collaborated on the project.
Taking the renewal and sustainbility lessons from Birch Hall, again a budget effective solution was found to redevelop upperclassman, three-person suites on the Bemidji State Campus.
40 year old bricks and mortar and indoor climate systems were redesigned for cold climate comfort. Elness Swenson Graham Architects collaborated on the project.
Wilkinson Building Advisors is working on a demonstration project for several mixed use, mass-timber buildings in Minneapolis. If implemented, this project would support the mission of the WoodWorks Wood Products Council and the Softwood Lumber Board to further the use of timber products.
Supported the State of Minnesota predesign process to apply for capital bond funding (bi-annual Omnibus Capital Bonding bill) as well as program development; provided management oversight during design and construction phases of this innovative Suite style living for upperclassmen.
Supported the State of Minnesota predesign process to apply for capital bond funding (bi-annual Omnibus Capital Bonding bill) as well as program development. Provided administrative support during the ongoing design and construction phases for revitalization of the treasured and oldest residential hall at BSU.
WPA provided site layout support as well as planning leadership for selection of substructure, superstructure, and enclosure systems in a large luxury complex (over 500 units). Provided cutting edge energy use planning; applied unique Denver building code opportunities in connection with indoor climate and domestic hot water. This consulting work was done in collaboration with Holland Partner Group, and Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects (Denver).
Provided planning and development support for Holland Partners in Denver in connection with development of a luxury apartment complex in North Denver. The north Denver project was a vanguard project in Denver in which the Holland organization was the designer, builder, and developer.This consulting work was also done in collaboration with Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects (Denver).
Led site planning and early site development studies for a large urban tower built on an abandoned railroad yard; planning involved working with large national contractor (Kiewitt Corp) for extraordinary industrial waste cleanup to prepare the site for development.
Representated the US bank real estate group in negotiations with Opus Corporation in connection with design and construction of S. Robert St. executive offices and administrative services.
Led design and construction for the original Opus Corporation development effort to build towers in downtown Minneapolis; formed two teams to build a 20 story and 40 story series of towers in downtown Minneapolis.
As Vice-president project executive, led design and construction for the second tallest building in Minneapolis ; formed a team of 25 people over a two-year period to create a 58 story tower in downtown Minneapolis. Worked in close cooperation with Opus real estate executives and the IBM corporate real estate group in Connecticut.
Wilkinson Building Advisors provides guidelines and recommendations to define and measure project complexity at an early stage. Whether you are an investor, owner or designer, this protocol provides a better understanding and actionable steps to successfully manage projects and reduce the associated risks that come with complexity.
Our building solutions have small carbon footprints and contribute solving the climate change crisis. Product types are envisioned to include commercial and residential buildings as well as timber framed indoor growing environments.
How your building uses energy is our business.
“Philosophically driven, technically competent”
Capella Tower
Led design and construction for the second tallest building in Minneapolis as the project executive and vice president at Opus Corporation; led a team of 25 people over a two-year period to create a 58 story in downtown Minneapolis in cooperation with Opus real estate executives and the IBM corporate real estate group in Connecticut.
Fifth Street Towers
Led design and construction for the original Opus Corporation effort to build towers in downtown Minneapolis; led 2teams to build a 20 story and 40 story series of towers in downtown Minneapolis.
U.S. Bank executive offices in St. Paul
Supported the US bank real estate group in negotiations with Opus Corporation in connection with design and construction of S. Robert St. executive offices and administrative services.
Holland Partners Platform at Union Station apartments
Led site planning and development studies for a large urban tower built on an abandoned railroad yard; planning involved working with large national contractor for extraordinary industrial waste cleanup to prepare the site for development.
Holland Partners N. 16th St. Line 28 at LoHi apartments
Provided planning and development support for the emerging design and construction group at Holland Partners (Denver) for purposes of development of a luxury apartment complex in North Denver. The north Denver project was a vanguard project in Denver in which the Holland organization was the designer, builder, and developer.
Holland Partners Bellevue Station Milehouse apartments
Provided site layout support as well as planning leadership for selection of substructure, superstructure, and enclosure systems in a large luxury complex (over 500 units); provided cutting edge energy use planning. Concepts for efficient management of energy use in small spaces part of the comprehensive design and operations planning for the very large complex.
Bemidji State Birch Hall redevelopment
Supported the State of Minnesota predesign process to apply for capital bond funding (bi-annual Omnibus Capital Bonding bill) as well as program development; provided administrative support during the ongoing design and construction phases for revitalization of the treasured and oldest residential hall at BSU.
Bemidji State Linden Hall redevelopment
Supported the State of Minnesota predesign process to apply for capital bond funding (bi-annual Omnibus Capital Bonding bill) as well as program development; provided management oversight during design and construction phases of this innovative Suite style living for upperclassmen.
Proposed Pilot Project (concept)
Wilkinson Building Advisors is working on a demonstration project for several mixed use, mass-timber buildings in Minneapolis. If implemented, this project would support the mission of the WoodWorks Wood Products Council and the Softwood Lumber Board to further the use of timber products.
George Wilkinson answers the questions you didn’t know to ask. With degrees in civil engineering and architecture & a professional background of over 30 years as a design-build focused architectural engineer, today George excels as an industry visionary and collaborative team leader.
George is actively engaged with sustainability initiatives in the residential, industrial and commercial design-build industries.
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