ECS is an Owner-Focused Construction Management Agency
95% Repeat Business or Referrals
150+ Successfully Completed Projects
~$700 Million Capital Projects Managed
Design & Construction Expertise Serving Southwest Florida
ECS serves owners, executives, and developers as an independent Project Executive to manage design and construction projects ranging from $2 million to $200+ million. We specialize in leadership of large cross-functional project teams, accountability, collaboration, and communications.
Whether you are planning to build a commercial facility, heath care clinic, manufacturing plant, or industrial facility, our professional team delivers full-range construction management services including:
- Preconstruction planning, budgeting, and scheduling
- Value engineering (10–15% average project cost reduction)
- Entitlements, environmental, plan approval, permitting, and agency coordination
- Engineering and architectural design oversight, and progress meetings
- Contractor vetting, competitive bidding, and contract negotiation
- Construction administration, pay application review, and change order analysis
- Construction progress site inspections, oversight, and progress meetings
- Weekly Accountability Progress Reports for the entire project team with critical "Action Items" to be resolved
- Monthly Executive Progress Reports for owners with budget and schedule updates
- Risk management, cost control, schedule adherence, and closeout
ECS Founder and President Scott Flynn is a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer (PE #76302) and Certified General Contractor (CGC #1532229). However, ECS chooses not to design or build projects itself because our sole focus is protecting owners' best interests and improving their Return On Investment for their CAPEX projects.
We Save Clients Much More Than We Charge
Mercy Hospital - Child Advocacy Center
We saved the owner $795,505 (31% of total cost) through:
- Value engineering
- Competitive bidding
- Multiple prime contractors
- Contractor & ECS donations
Eagle Ridge - Residential & Commercial Land Development
We saved the owner $1,310,968 (9.4% of total cost) through:
- Development Agreement negotiations with governmental agency staff and City/County officials
- Value engineering
- Competitive bidding
Louis Dreyfus Company - $190 Million Industrial Ethanol Plant
We saved the owner many millions (amount is confidential) through:
- Expediting design, permitting, environmental, and construction to avoid lost production revenue and general contractor penalties
- Value engineering
- Competitive bidding
The ECS Difference
Let's Face It - This is the Reality of the Building Design & Construction Industry in Florida.
1) Entitlements - Multi-agency coordination (planning, zoning, utilities, transportation), evolving land-use and comprehensive-plan requirements, and lengthy public and administrative processes can extend well beyond initial schedule estimates.
2) Environmental - Wetland delineations and mitigation, Florida protected species surveys and FWC-permitted species relocations, Environmental Resource Permits, Water Use Permits from the water management districts for irrigation and dewatering, and FEMA coastal / floodplain rules are all important, but add complexity, cost and time.
3) Plan Approval - Multiple review iterations, varying interpretations of the Florida Building Code (including hurricane-resilient and flood provisions), and agency staffing levels influence turnaround times - even on complete submittals.
4) Permitting - Jurisdiction-specific processes (county vs. municipal), timely / complete permit applications, inspection sequencing, coordination, and approvals impact timelines.
5) Architectural & Engineering Firms - Strong regional demand creates high workloads, longer lead times, elevated fees, and capacity limits. Established professional networks and long-standing relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and consultants are common and often shape team selection, pricing, and responsiveness. Given the high demand, these conditions are normal.
6) Contractors & Subcontractors - Similar market pressures produce high workloads, project manager and skilled-labor constraints, longer lead times, and elevated pricing. Preferred relationships and established networks with design firms and trade partners are widespread and can influence bid competitiveness, scheduling priority, and overall team dynamics. Given the high demand, these conditions are also to be expected.
7) Disputes & Litigation - Vague contract language, scope of work disagreements, payment issues, disputed change orders, workmanship or design defects, schedule delays, jobsite safety incidents, and construction liens are not uncommon. Unresolved disputes can escalate to costly, time consuming litigation.
The current state of the Florida construction industry creates real risk of higher costs, schedule slippage, and misaligned interests when owners lack independent expert oversight.
That is why owners, executives, and developers hire ECS. As an independent Capital Project Executive and Owner’s Representative, we do not compete for design or construction work. Although we treat every project team member fairly, our sole purpose is to protect the best interests of our clients - regardless of established industry networks or preferred relationships. The result from our customers is measurable - 95% of our work is from repeat business or referrals!
Owners can also rest assured that Scott Flynn provides Expert Testimony and Forensic Engineering Services so can effectively resolve any construction industry disputes or litigation.
Let's Find Out Exactly What ECS Can Do For You.
We have proven preconstruction, design and construction expertise for and project, including these industries:
- Land Development
- Commercial
- Healthcare
- Food Manufacturing
- Industrial / Renewable Fuels
- Institutional
Our projects typically range in size from about $2 million to $200 million.
We serve clients throughout Southwest Florida including Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, Babcock Ranch, and Punta Gorda. We also serve the Venice, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami areas. For the right client, we would be happy to work anywhere in Florida or across the USA.
Schedule a confidential, no-cost project review today. No matter your stage of design or construction, it's never too late to protect your capital investment. We'll assess opportunities to reduce your costs by 10-15%, lower your risk, and improve accountability.
Client Referrals / Recommendations
Randy Jones - Vice President Land Development, Park Square Homes
Scott Flynn has done an exceptional job! I like the way he runs projects, manages people, and handles problems. My staff can learn a lot from him and his Standard Operating Procedures.
Dave Smetter - Vice President, Mercy Hospital
ECS has done an absolutely tremendous job! I would highly recommend Scott Flynn and ECS for any engineering or construction project.
Dan Christensen - Executive Vice President, Green Plains
ECS's expertise, engineering background and proactive efforts enabled us to focus our efforts in other areas and feel comfortable with the construction effort. The cost savings generated by ECS more than paid for their services.