We work for owners, executives, and developers as a Capital Project Executive to ensure you remain in control of every aspect of your project - from entitlements and design through construction completion.
As a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer and Certified General Contractor, we are fully qualified to provide engineering design and general contracting services for your project. However, we choose not to.
Instead we serve our clients best as an Owner's Representative to provide exceptional collaboration from your entire project team, lead your design/construction progress meetings, and make sure you enjoy all the benefits of disciplined, Owner-Focused Project Delivery.
ECS clients take advantage of our unique insight of the entire building design and construction industry. We understand the challenges owners face because our staff has previous experience developing CAPEX programs, managing operations for manufacturing companies, and leading projects as an owner / executive. We also understand the challenges design firms and contractors face because of our previous experience designing buildings / building systems and leading successful contracting companies.
Our ECS team was founded in 2004 to put our expertise to work for owners as a trusted consultant / advocate. Unlike traditional project delivery, our Owner-Focused Project Delivery system holds everyone accountable and protects owners from:
According to a KPMG Owner's Survey
Only 31% of construction projects come in less than 10% over budget.
Only half of construction projects get done on time.
69% of owners blame poor contractor performance as the single biggest reason for project failure.
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 and learn about the innovative solutions we can provide to solve these problems.
We saved the owner $795,505 (31% of total cost) through:
We saved the owner $1,310,968 (9.4% of total cost) through:
We saved the owner many millions (amount is confidential) through:
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!
We have proven preconstruction, design and construction expertise for and project, including these industries:
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.
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.
ECS has done an absolutely tremendous job! I would highly recommend Scott Flynn and ECS for any engineering or construction project.
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.