WHO WE ARE

Project Advocates is an owner's representative firm — we work exclusively for you, the owner, from the first planning conversation through move-in day. Our team brings decades of hands-on experience as engineers, architects, project managers, and field supervisors across a wide range of project types. We protect your interests, manage the complexity of design and construction, and keep your project on time and within budget.

Our Core Values

Relationships

Build and cultivate relationships with calm, confident leadership and clear, concise communication.

Stewardship

Carefully and responsibly manage the resources entrusted to you.

Accountability

Be dependable, accurate, honest, and fair in all that you do.

Fulfillment

Enjoy your work, be a good teammate, and keep growing.

Our Story

What We Do

We offer a full range of services across four phases of project delivery. Every engagement is tailored to your needs. We can step in at any phase, or support you through the entire process.

  • We thoroughly assess risks, evaluate your site conditions, and provide a realistic estimate of cost, schedule, and scope so you can make informed decisions before you invest.

  • We collaborate closely with your architects and engineers to align the design with your strategic goals, and we manage schedule, budget, and procurement from the outset to keep the project on track.

  • We provide active construction-phase representation—coordinating with the contractor, monitoring progress and quality, managing change orders, and maintaining cost control, so you can stay focused on running your organization.

  • We remain engaged through move-in to ensure people, technology, and operations are fully ready and functioning from day one.

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WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US

In my forty-year career, partnering with Project Advocates was one of the best and most impactful decisions I made. They truly lived up to their name and were the best advocates we could have hoped for. As a result, the City and department have a building that will serve them for generations to come.

Tim Carmody

Chief of Police, Council Bluffs Police Department

When our donors suggested we engage an owner's representative, I didn't see the value. Now, I would say, 'hire an owner's representative!' Having an advocate sitting next to you throughout the process instead of across the table proved invaluable. During both design and construction phases, Project Advocates was able to save us more money than the fees they charged.

Patrick MacBride

Vice President & COO, Outlook Nebraska

Project Advocates is our 'go to' on any facility questions or improvements that we are planning. They have brought cost certainty and practical solutions to every project. Their extensive construction background helped us ask the right questions, and in several cases saved us money. I strongly recommend Project Advocates enthusiastically and without reservation.

Tom Kunkel

CEO, Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands

For more than five years, they have overseen over $365M in development. We work closely with their team on all ongoing work at Midtown Crossing because of the outstanding results they bring to every project. They handle each project and issue with the highest level of professionalism possible and, most importantly, finished on time and on budget.

Molly Skold

VP of Marketing & Communications, East Campus Realty

I consider Project Advocates family. They are my magic bullet and I would have been a wreck without them on our last project. Between Matt and the rest of the team, they know everything about everything and used that knowledge to help us save over $1 million in construction cost.

Chris Hochstetler

Executive Director, Kaneko

I have worked with Project Advocates on several projects over the last several years and they have been a valuable partner, assisting us with design and construction management. Their services are valued higher than their cost, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to you.

Pete Tulipana

President & CEO, Iowa West Foundation

Through the past 3 years, Project Advocates have successfully helped our projects navigate numerous unforeseen conditions. Their efforts effectively mitigated budget overages while incorporating input from multiple stakeholders. They have truly served as an extension of our City staff and have kept projects on time and under budget. I highly recommend Project Advocates as an Owner's Representative and partner for anyone looking to build a successful project.

Loren Snyder

City Engineer, City of Shawnee, KS

We worked with Project Advocates on our third and now fourth apartment community for adults with developmental disabilities, and our experience has been outstanding. Their genuine commitment to understanding how the building would be used and who it would serve ensured that every detail was thoughtfully considered. This dedication is a key reason we chose to work with them again on our current development under construction. Project Advocates is accessible, professional, and easy to work with.

Denise Gehringer

Executive Director, Sheltering Tree

I had the pleasure of working with Project Advocates on the Ellis County Courts Building and City of Waxahachie Parking Garage — a very complex project with many moving parts. Phil was an essential part of the team to keep the project on task, on budget, and on time. I relied heavily on Phil to be my eyes and provide his professional counsel on critical construction matters. His industry expertise and tireless work ethic helped to make this project a success. I would trust Mr. Miller on future projects and would recommend him to others.

Michael Scott

City Manager, City of Waxahachie

From our vision, Project Advocates came alongside and closed our knowledge gaps around construction, project management, and resource allocation. By remaining unwaveringly focused on always advocating and supporting the owner first, we gained an unmistakable advantage that allowed us to accomplish all that we did. I genuinely believe the construction of our new campus was the success that it was because Project Advocates was involved.

Jason McConnell

Pastor, Prosper United Methodist Church

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Let’s talk about your project.

Whether you’re in early planning or already in design, we’d love to hear about what you’re building. Reach out to the office nearest you, or fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch.

Omaha

1313 Cuming St. #201
Omaha, NE 68102

rob@project-advocates.com

Kansas City

5821 W. 137th St.
Overland Park, KS 66223

radd.way@project-advocates.com

North Texas

3833 Ridgetop Lane
Plano, TX 75074

phil.miller@project-advocates.com