TRITEC Building Company · Construction Management
Your advocate from the first meeting to the final sign-off
TRITEC Building Company is a third-party construction manager for owners across Long Island, New York and the Washington, D.C. region. We join during design to lock in cost, schedule and quality before ground is broken, then hold the whole team to it.
An open-book process refined on Long Island since 1986.
What construction management is
The builder at the table before the design is done
In construction management, the owner involves the builder during the design phase rather than after drawings are complete. As your construction manager, TRITEC represents your interests from the outset by pricing the evolving design, evaluating constructability, establishing the schedule, and securing top regional subcontractors.
Once construction begins, we manage the budget, schedule, trades, quality, and safety. Design and budgeting advance together, allowing teams to evaluate design choices against cost and schedule in real time. This integrated approach improves change management by clarifying the impact of decisions on budget and timeline before final documents are issued. Issues are identified early, not during construction. The owner, architect, and builder collaborate as a unified team rather than as separate parties in a bid process.
Why owners choose CM
Fewer surprises, by design
01
Early cost certainty
We price the design at every milestone, so value decisions are made while the design is still flexible.
02
Real-time visibility
Open-book reporting and shared project software let owners see cost and schedule as they move.
03
Controlled risk
Preconstruction forecasting and contingency planning catch issues before they become change orders.
04
One aligned team
Owner, architect and builder aligned from day one, with a single point of contact at TRITEC.
05
Faster buyout
Trades are engaged during design, so bid and award move faster than a traditional bid on final documents.
Ways to engage us
The right contract for the owner
We structure each engagement around the owner’s goals, timeline and risk tolerance. Every option runs on the same methodology and the same open books.
| Model | How it works | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM at Risk (GMP) | TRITEC joins during design and commits to a guaranteed maximum price. We hold the trade contracts, and every trade is competitively bid. | Owners who need early cost certainty and one accountable builder | Station Yards, Shoregate, The Shipyard, Community Ambulance |
| GMP with shared savings | A capped price, with savings under the cap returned to the owner. | Owners who want a ceiling and a share of the upside | Tower Fasteners |
| Cost plus (open book) | Actual cost plus a fixed fee, with full transparency. | Fast-moving or evolving scopes | Hassel BMW, Audiovox, Eppendorf |
| Agency CM (owner’s representative) | TRITEC manages design, bidding and construction for a fee while the owner holds the trade contracts. | Institutions, public owners and multi-prime projects | Kincora |
Need a different route? The same team also delivers design-build and general contracting.
CM vs. GC vs. design-build
Construction manager or general contractor?
Both build the project. The difference is when the builder is hired, and whose side they are on during design.
The earlier the builder joins, the more of the budget can still be shaped. With TRITEC as construction manager, the GMP is set before the drawings are finished, early work packages can start while design wraps up, and owners can bring us in as early as Planning through our Project Prep services.
| Construction management | General contracting (bid) | Design-build | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When the builder joins | During design | After drawings are complete | At concept, before design |
| How the builder is chosen | Qualifications, approach and fee | Lowest qualified lump-sum bid | Qualifications and a combined proposal |
| Builder’s role | The owner’s advocate, paid a set fee | Delivers the drawings for the bid price | Holds both design and construction contracts |
| When cost is known | Early, refined at each design milestone, then fixed as a GMP | When bids come in | Early, from the design-build proposal |
| Builder’s design input | Constructability and value engineering at 10, 30, 70 and 100 percent | Little or none before the bid | Full, since one team owns the design |
| Books | Open | Closed | Usually open |
| Best fit | Complex projects, firm budgets, owners who want a voice in design | Complete documents, simple scope, price-driven decisions | Speed and a single point of accountability |
A bid can look cheaper on day one. Over the life of a complex project, an early, open-book construction manager usually costs less: fewer redesigns, fewer change orders and fewer delays.
Our CM process
One team, from first sketch to final sign-off
Four phases, each with defined deliverables, from the first budget to final sign-off.
01
Preconstruction
A defined scope, control budget and schedule. Constructability reviews and value engineering at 10, 30, 70 and 100 percent design, each priced against the budget.
02
Procurement
Every trade competitively bid with at least three qualified bidders. Bids leveled side by side, with the owner part of every award. Never price alone.
03
Construction
We represent the owner’s interests: on-time completion, budget control and contract conformance. Long-lead items released early, trades coordinated daily.
04
Closeout
A task is not done until it is done. As-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, systems training, a final cost report and the Certificate of Occupancy.
Optional early-stage support: Before preconstruction begins, TRITEC can also help owners with site feasibility, entitlements and approvals, and defining the project program.
Methodology and project controls
Open books. Real-time data. No surprises.
Our project controls system tracks budget, schedule, documents, and meetings and reports on every job. The owner sees the same data our team and the trades see.
Cost transparency
A control budget built on historical data and subcontractor benchmarking, updated at every design stage. Deviations go to the owner with a recommended fix, and monthly reports track open RFIs, proposed changes and executed change orders.
Schedule control
A baseline schedule built with the design team and trades and reviewed weekly with the architect and owner. Two-week look-aheads keep the trades focused, and long-lead items are tracked from day one.
Document control
Submittals, RFIs and change requests logged with “ball in court” accountability. Daily logs, meeting minutes and project photos live in one system.
What the owner receives
- Weekly progress meetings and minutes
- Monthly status report with updated schedule and cost narrative
- Procore for real-time schedule, submittals and documents
- Yardi for invoices, requisitions and budget integrity
- In-house estimating, scheduling, safety, risk management and quality control
- Close-out manual and final cost report
40+
Years refining our CM process on Long Island
17M+
Square feet of construction experience
75
Real estate and construction professionals
10+
Years average employee tenure
Featured projects
Large-scale projects delivered as construction manager
Station Yards
A 1,000,000 SF transit-oriented, mixed-use district beside the Ronkonkoma LIRR hub, delivered in phases as CM at Risk.
New Village at Patchogue
A 400,000 SF mixed-use redevelopment that helped revitalize downtown Patchogue.
The Shipyard at Port Jeff Harbor
Waterfront multifamily delivered for Greystar and partners in Port Jefferson.
Residence Inn by Marriott Holtsville
A 124-room hotel completed in 11 months through a demanding approval process, opened on time and under the GMP.
What owners say
We had a tight budget and only 11 months to complete a 124-room hotel in a challenging entitlement and oversight environment. We are thrilled that we opened on time and under the GMP.
Mark Stebbins, Managing Member, S&S Hotels
The professionalism of TRITEC in addressing all our concerns turned what could have been a difficult and stressful undertaking into an almost effortless and pleasurable project.
John F. Napurano, United States Postal Service
The simple thing to say would be the project will be done on time and probably under budget, but my thoughts and feelings go way beyond that.
Frank Dellaquila, Hassel BMW
Frequently asked questions
What does a construction manager do?
A construction manager joins the project during design and works on the owner’s behalf through completion. TRITEC Building Company prices the design as it develops, reviews constructability, builds the schedule, competitively bids every trade, and then manages construction: budget, schedule, subcontractors, quality and safety.
What is the difference between a construction manager and a general contractor?
A general contractor is usually hired by bid after the drawings are complete, with a price fixed against those drawings. A construction manager is hired on qualifications during design, works for a set fee with open books, and shapes cost and constructability before the design is final.
What is CM at Risk?
In CM at Risk, the construction manager commits to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and holds the trade contracts. The owner gets early cost certainty and one accountable builder, and savings below the GMP can be shared with the owner.
Is construction management more expensive than a bid?
The CM fee is set up front and every trade is still competitively bid. Early pricing and value engineering reduce redesign, change orders and delays, so the final cost of a complex project is often lower than a bid that looked cheaper on day one.
When should I bring TRITEC in?
As early as possible, ideally before the design team is hired. Our Project Prep services cover site feasibility, entitlements, programming and A/E selection, when the biggest cost and schedule decisions are made.
Does TRITEC Building Company only build TRITEC developments?
No. TRITEC Building Company works for outside owners as a fully third-party construction manager, including healthcare systems, manufacturers, hotel owners, senior living operators, schools and public agencies.
Does TRITEC self-perform work?
No. We act as the owner’s advocate and competitively bid every trade to the region’s best subcontractors, so there is no conflict of interest in who gets the work.
Where does TRITEC work as a construction manager?
Our home base is Long Island, with work across Nassau and Suffolk, New York City, Westchester, Connecticut, Florida, and the Washington, D.C. region including Northern Virginia.
How do I get started?
Call 631.751.0300, email info@tritecre.com or use the form below. We’ll set up a conversation about your project, budget and timeline.
Let’s talk about your project before it’s drawn
The earlier we’re involved, the more we can protect your budget and schedule. Tell us what you’re planning.
631.751.0300 · info@tritecre.com
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