Owner's Representative for Residential Construction
Avoid common pitfalls and safeguard your time, money, design, and sanity with expert representation.
“After purchasing land and spending a fortune on architecture and permits, we discovered our design was financially unfeasible. Prouvé stepped in and guided us to the best financial outcome.”
Jordan & Ashley Lamberton · Austin, TX
Independent. No commissions. No kickbacks. We work only for you.
The case for an Owner's Representative
Complex renovations require expertise in contracts, scheduling, materials, and code. Most owners learn on the fly while writing seven-figure checks. We bring that knowledge in week one.
Your contractor profits when the budget grows. The structure of residential construction quietly works against you. We work for you.
The right architect, engineer, and GC make or break a project. Most owners don't have experience vetting and negotiating with them. We assemble and manage your team — and get you the best pricing from day one.
A large renovation consumes 10+ hours a week for a year or more. We absorb that — every invoice, trade call, and clarification — so that you can spend your time doing what you love, not chasing contractors.
By the numbers
20–40%
Industry average overrun
<10%
Prouvé client average
$300K–$600K
Average overrun on a $1.5M renovation
In commercial construction, this role has existed for decades. In residential, it never did. Until now.
We've seen construction from both sides — the builder's and the owner's. We know how projects are priced, how schedules slip, where money disappears. Most people with this knowledge become builders. We chose to put it to work for the owner instead. We started Prouvé because we believe that the person writing the check deserves someone at the table with the same construction expertise as the person cashing it.
Partner
Founded a contracting company at 19, scaled it to seven cities, then built and sold a venture-backed startup (acquired 2020). Came back to construction to put financial discipline and operator instincts on the owner's side of the table.
Partner
Stanford-trained engineer with a decade leading product and operations at high-growth companies, from ed-tech to real estate. Brings that same rigor — systems, accountability, relentless follow-through — to every project Prouvé touches.
One engagement. Tailored to your project. From planning through move-in.
01
We evaluate your plans, your budget, and your team. Whether you need help finding the right architect, structural engineer, or general contractor — we assemble the team your project needs, then ensure every trade is aligned before a single contract is signed.
02
Real-time budget tracking, change-order review, invoice verification. Target variance under 10%, against an industry average of 20–40%.
03
Vendor relationships and direct trade access, typically 15–25% below retail. Most clients tell us procurement savings alone exceed our fee.
04
We surface the right choices at the right moment, with full context. Slow owner decisions are the #1 thing that kills renovation timelines. We make sure they don't kill yours.
05
Material verification, specification enforcement, submittal review. We ensure what gets built matches what was designed.
01
BAY AREA · CUSTOM HOME · 2024
Unbuildable
site, now fully permitted
“Prouvé crafted a stunning design for my challenging site. The team deftly navigated potential permitting roadblocks, and quickly iterated on design using beautiful, photorealistic renderings supported by cost estimates. The end result was a perfect house that we can't wait to bring to life!”
02
MARFA, TX · CUSTOM HOME · 2024
$200K+
in scope gaps caught before construction
03
SONOMA, CA · NEW CONSTRUCTION · 2024
287%
of our fee recovered in savings
04
SAN FRANCISCO, CA · CRAFTSMAN RENOVATION · 2024
$1M+
in investment returns
How we work with your GC
We are not here to replace your GC or second-guess their craft. The best GCs welcome our involvement — it makes their job easier.
Your Builder
Builds your home
Works for their margin
20 years of experience
Prouvé
Protects your investment
Works for your outcome
On your side of the table
Your builder builds. We protect your interests.
Every cost is documented and approved before work proceeds. If our review misses a cost it should have caught, we credit your management fee for that phase.
A weekly Friday briefing on budget and schedule. If it's ever late, that month's fee is on us. It has never happened.
After the first 90 days, either party may end the engagement with 30 days' notice. We earn your continued trust every month.
45 minutes. No commitment. We tell you what's working, what isn't, and whether you need us.
We work with eight to ten families at a time.