About
Our Expertise
Production & Custom Construction Development
Production & Custom Construction Development
With several decades of experience in Construction Management, we utilize extensive knowledge and expertise in Project Development. From planning and design to execution and management, we have the operational skills to handle any project.
Production & Custom Construction Development
Production & Custom Construction Development
Production & Custom Construction Development
Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering quality work. We have project managers, architects, engineers, and other experts who work together to ensure that every project is completed to the highest standards.
Who We Work With
Production & Custom Construction Development
Who We Work With
- Property & Project Owners
- Property & Portfolio Managers
- HOAs & Board Members
- Builders & Developers
- Architects & Engineers
- Real Estate Professionals
OUR STORY
OUR EXPERTISE
The Owner Builder roster includes only proven professionals in the Construction and Asset Management industry, we specialize in multifamily, commercial and residential construction, project management, and general contracting. Our team of experts bring experience in all aspects of construction, and property management from concept design to execution and management.
OUR STORY
Production & Custom Construction Development
Jim Slevin built the Owner Builder by You platform to manage construction operations as professional builders, buttressed with proven subcontractors, and trade partners.
Starting as a union carpenter, Jim advanced quickly to superintendent with over 100 homes under construction for Presley Homes of Northern California by age 28. His career spans large-scale residential and multifamily developments including planned community site-improvements, design-build leadership, and owner-builder consulting.
Owner Builder by You and Subcontractors are Licensed - Bonded & Fully Insured
What We Do
Owner Builder By You provides expert guidance and management for anyone planning, improving, or maintaining a property.
Our Core Services
- New & Improved Construction Management – Residential / Commercial & Multi-Family
- Property & Asset Management – Cost control, vendor oversight, and quality assurance
- Design-Build Consulting – Support for Owner Builders, Developers, Contractors, and Project Owners
- Construction Analytics – Costing estimates, scheduling, and performance tracking
- Serving the Metro Bay Area, Solano, and Napa County — with remote capability for larger projects anywhere.
Our Advantage
- Wholesale Cost to you – With a proven network of subcontractors, independent trade contractors, equipment and material vendors
- Forecasted Costing & Time Management – Transparent “cost-minus” pricing model with updated weekly time schedules
- Quality & Efficiency – Our contract agreement's offer a proven roster of Subcontractors and our Self-Perform trade and management crews ensure the job is done right for the lowest cost the first time
- Goodwill Partnership – A business built on collaboration with keeping COST down, subcontractors, trade partners, vendors and client business professionals alike.
- We avoid extra work orders - zero to little legit approved extras
- Plan design, specifications or scope of work changes are legit changes
- Our team does the work at Plan Review - we take the time to ensure our subcontractor bid proposals and our contracts outline inclusions and exclusions
Who We Work With
- Property & Project Owners
- Property Managers & Boards Condo - Townhome - Apartment
- (HOAs, Multifamily, Student Housing, Assisted Care)
- Builder-Developers & General Contractors
- Architects & Engineers seeking cost & time focused construction documents from their construction partners for the Owner's
- Our in-house lingo is "without the owner - there is no one else"
- As General Contractors we remind our SUBS, no builder or owner, there is no you.
- Ours subs and vendors with guaranteed margins on our projects
Meet Jim Slevin
(Managing Member) Owner Builder by You LLC
- Class B General Building Contractor
- Class A General Engineering Contractor
Jim Slevin offers a complimentary 1-hour Q&A session for new clients to review their project design and share initial insights. Use "contact us" below!
Follow-up competitive bid procedures or consultation is available to new and existing clientele
- Use the "contact us" to request JS resume, completed projects, references - testimonials & project photos.
METRO BAY AREA NEW CONSTRUCTION
Building Across Northern California
Serving the greater Bay Area — from the Sacramento Basin to San Jose, including the East Bay and Western Northern California.
Projects outside the immediate metro area are typically to be larger-scale endeavors or developments requiring comprehensive oversight and companywide resources
Our Expertise - New Design Build Construction
We are the "build" side working hard along with the design professionals.
Our managers execute with operations and stabilize guaranteed success.
From concept to completion, we deliver ground-up new builds and design-build projects for owners and development partners.
We also provide turnkey construction management for clients seeking a single point of responsibility.
Additions, Remodels & Renovations select contracts only for larger $ scale, projects.
Whether expanding, updating, or reimagining an existing structure, our team specializes in Large Scale additions, remodels, and complete renovations — enhancing both function and value.es.
General Contracting & Project Management
As a licensed General Contractor,
We provide brick & mortar management on every project, including:
- Construction and Project Management
- On-Site Supervision and Quality Control
- Customer Service & Warranty Programs
- In-House Self-Performed Selected Trades on various projects
- Purchasing and Accounting Oversight
We offer both itemized Lump Sum Contracts and Open-Book Cost-Plus Agreements our proprietary not-to-exceed terms, offer a transparent "cost to build" budget control.
Operations and Administration
As Contractor or Consultant, we manage every phase of the process — financial, operational, and technical — ensuring projects stay on schedule and on budget.
Cost & Time Impact with quality is our main focus!
Owner Builder is often the Owners Rep working diligently with the owner & design, including oversight and responsibility for all local Jurisdictional Agencies - Municipalities - Utilities - Infrastructure.
Our internal capabilities include:
- Full AP/AR - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Services and Contract Administration
- Estimating, Purchasing, and Legal Management
- Operations Analytics and “soup-to-nuts” business oversight
- Weekly project schedules via Microsoft Project
- Bi-weekly subcontractor and vendor coordination meetings
- Monthly executive project reviews
Larger projects can include secure client portals for real-time progress monitoring and communication.
Technology & Communication
We combine advanced tools and transparent reporting to keep every client fully informed:
· Weekly drone and on-site video/photo documentation
- 24/7 video surveillance for large-scale sites
- Integrated construction management software across all departments
- Regular team and client Zoom meetings for updates and collaboration
Specialized Services
Beyond construction, we provide specialized expertise to protect and enhance your existing assets:
- Remedial and Structural Retrofits
- Civil Construction and Infrastructure Improvements
- Ext Capital Improvement Complete Remodel / Hardscape / Landscape and Capital Improvement Management / Preventative Maintenance Plan
- Inspection and Quality Assurance Oversight
METRO BAY AREA ASSET MANAGEMENT
Property-by-Property Oversight for any Asset type
Owner Builder By You provides full-spectrum asset and property management services across the Metro Bay Area, including Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Residential, and Multi-Family properties.
Our Expertise
We manage, enhance, and protect real-property assets for:
- Realtors & Real Estate - Investors Professionals
- "Real property" partnerships and portfolio owners
- Homeowner Associations (HOAs) and property-management teams
- Investor and venture-capital ownership groups
- Individual property and project owners
From existing holdings to new acquisitions, we bring disciplined cost analysis, field experience, and turnkey project management to every property.
Prospect Project Feasibility including our outsourced financial presentation can be an integral part of what we offer project-by-project.
Acting as the project General Contractor or with turnkey oversight of the Owners General Contractor we offer full-service capital improvement property grounds new projects & maintenance of existing through our Secondary Sub-Contractor partners.
Commercial Office, Retail or our Multifamily property owners or property management clientele.
Comprehensive Management & Oversight
We combine traditional property management with construction and financial leadership.
Our programs include "soup 2 nuts" services for due diligence prospect acquisitions or for existing assets.
Strategic & Financial Management
- Property-by-property profit-and-loss oversight
- Net Operating Income (NOI) assessment, monitoring and forecasted improvement
- Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable administration for partnerships and ownership groups
- Finance and Business Management — complete “soup-to-nuts” operations analytics
- Transparent Lump Sum or Cost-Plus (Open Book) contract models with guaranteed “Not to Exceed” terms
Project & Construction Management
- New or Improvement Construction for existing assets
- General Contractor (GC) services on a project-by-project or asset-by-asset basis
- Design-Build and Capital Improvement execution
- Comprehensive Due Diligence — scopes of work, specifications, and detailed costing
- Preventive Maintenance and long-term improvement planning
- Landscape and Site Management
Operations & Quality Control
- Owner Builder By You Inspection Procedures— detailed quality oversight
- Estimating, Purchasing, and Contract Administration
- In-house Self-Perform Trades for control and efficiency
- Customer Service & Warranty Programs
- Remedial / Retro Structural or Civil Construction Services for existing assets
Collaboration & Communication
We maintain clear, proactive communication with all stakeholders:
- Weekly field and office meetings with subcontractors and vendors (via Zoom)
- Bi-weekly project-by-project cost and production reviews
- Weekly drone footage & on-site documentation for visual progress tracking
- Monthly portfolio-wide team meetings
- Centralized construction-management software systems for scheduling, analytics, and document sharing
Legal & Risk Management
- Oversight of contract administration, legal review, and litigation support
- Guidance on regulatory compliance and dispute resolution
Why Choose Owner Builder By You
With hands-on experience, we deliver:
- JS has extensive experience in Acquisitions / Forward Planning / Infrastructure / Horizontal & Vertical Construction / Land Development / Customer Satisfaction
- Lower costs through direct trade relationships
- Transparent financial tracking
- Unmatched attention to quality and timing
- Partnership built on goodwill and accountability
CONSULTANT SERVICES
Advisory Support for Builders, Investors & Project & Asset Owners
Owner Builder by You provides strategic and operational consulting for Owner Builders, General Contractors, Developers, including Real-Estate Investors who want expert guidance without numerous contacts or adding staff.
Who We Serve
We partner with:
- Individual project or asset Owner Builders and Entrepreneurs
- General Contractors and Construction Firms
- Property Managers and Real-Estate Investors
- Secondary Subcontractors and Material Vendors
Whether you’re building new, renovating, or managing multiple projects, we offer scalable consulting services tailored to your individual goals.
Consulting & Management Support
Project-by-Project Guidance
- Comprehensive Owner Builder Consultant Support for new and existing projects
- We offer our Goodwill Consultant approach to support & grow legitimate contractor construction businesses on our "Step Up" support platform
- Forward planning, business-plan development, and investment offering preparation & legal contract services for capital-raise initiatives
- Property-by-property analysis with detailed work-plan creation and financial forecasting
- Hourly-based consultant agreements with clear “not-to-exceed” pricing
Construction Execution & Operational Mentorship
- General Construction Executional Support for company growth and client-satisfaction programs
- Tutorial, turnkey services for subcontractors, trade partners, and independent contractors
- Mentor-style, person-to-person guidance to elevate field and management performance
- Subcontractor & Labor-Force Management Support
Design-Build & Project Delivery
- New Construction, Additions, Remodels, and Renovations for partnerships and project owners
- Acting as Primary GC or Design-Build Consultant with turnkey oversight
- Lump Sum Contracts or Open-Book Cost-Plus Agreements with guaranteed “Not to Exceed” terms
Comprehensive Operations Support
Our consulting model mirrors a full in-house construction-management office:
- Accounts Payable & Receivable oversight for limited partnerships or client projects
- Construction & Project Management, Supervision, and Warranty Support
- In-house Self-Perform Trades, Purchasing, and Accounting Services
- Finance & Business Management — complete “soup-to-nuts” operations analytics
- Estimating, Purchasing and Contract Administration
- Full Property Inspection & Analysis Procedures & Management
Technology & Communication
We keep every client informed through transparent systems and frequent reporting:
- Weekly updates and schedules via Microsoft Project
- Weekly subcontractor/vendor Zoom meetings
- Bi-weekly production & cost-oversight meetings
- Weekly drone photos & field documentation
- 24/7 video-security surveillance on larger-scale projects
- Monthly project-team Zoom reviews
- Online client portals for full, project-by-project access
- Integration with companywide construction-management software
Legal & Specialized Services
- Legal Management & Litigation Support
- Remedial, Retro Structural, or Civil Construction Services for existing assets or projects requiring corrective work
Why Partner with Us
For over 25 years as a General Contractor Jim & his Management Team have been the trusted managers & contractor / consultant for professionals who demand experienced insight eliminating the W-2 overhead.
We deliver:
- Transparent comprehensive bid proposals
- Expert field / office and financial oversight
- Seamless operational communication
- Proven results across every property or project by project