Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Construction Management Services in Fargo, ND
Gehrtz Construction Services was founded in 2001 with a commitment to serving the Fargo-Moorhead region through comprehensive construction management solutions. Our team of principals brings over 120 years of combined local market expertise, ensuring deep understanding of regional pricing dynamics and scheduling challenges. We operate as the owner's advocate throughout all project phases, prioritizing fiduciary responsibility and transparent communication. Our approach combines technical expertise in complex builds with a commitment to safety and scheduling excellence, having successfully completed diverse projects across commercial, educational, and healthcare sectors.By maintaining strict impartiality in contractor oversight and avoiding self-performance of construction work, we guarantee objective project management focused solely on client interests. Our proven track record with public referendum projects demonstrates our ability to steward public funds responsibly while delivering lasting community infrastructure.
Services
Construction Management
Pre-Construction Services
Owner Representation
Building Analysis
Referendum Support
Pre-Design Services
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of local construction market expertise
- Our team acts as unbiased owner advocates throughout all project phases
- We implement comprehensive site safety management protocols
- We provide transparent contractor bidding and oversight
- Our principals have managed over $300M in public referendum projects
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide comprehensive project oversight from initial planning through completion. We specialize in CMA and CMaR delivery methods, ensuring unbiased contractor oversight and strict budget adherence. Our team's local market expertise enables accurate cost estimating and competitive bidding while maintaining technical excellence in complex builds.
Pre-Construction Services
We deliver strategic pre-construction services including budget development, feasibility analysis, and contractor pre-qualification. Our quantitative estimating approach ensures 98%+ accuracy in cost projections. By engaging early in the design process, we help optimize project scope while maintaining schedule efficiency and cost control.
Owner Representation
As dedicated owner representatives, we act as an extension of your team throughout the project lifecycle. Our services include contract administration, quality control inspections, and financial oversight. We maintain complete transparency in all contractor interactions and decision-making processes to protect client interests.
Building Analysis
Our building analysis services include exterior envelope inspections and interior renovation estimating. We use infrared thermography and moisture testing to identify structural issues, providing detailed reports with prioritized repair recommendations. Our renovation cost estimates incorporate current market conditions and code compliance requirements.
Referendum Support
We specialize in managing referendum-funded projects with transparent budget stewardship. Our services include community outreach support, construction scheduling for public communication, and cost validation for ballot initiatives. We've successfully managed over $300M in public school referendum projects while maintaining strict fiscal accountability.
People
Steve Gehrtz
Principal Construction Manager
With over 20 years in regional construction management, Steve specializes in complex educational facility projects. He has led multiple public referendum implementations, ensuring transparent budget execution while maintaining strict adherence to community needs.
Dan Kleist
Principal Construction Manager
Dan brings 25 years of local construction expertise, focusing on industrial and healthcare facility management. His technical knowledge in building systems ensures optimal project performance while maintaining cost efficiency through strategic contractor oversight.
Matt Gehrtz
Principal Construction Manager
Specializing in commercial construction, Matt has managed over $150M in private sector projects. His expertise in CMA delivery methods ensures unbiased contractor evaluation and implementation of proactive project scheduling solutions.
Brian Berg
Principal Architect
As lead architectural liaison, Brian coordinates pre-design services and construction documentation review. His 18 years of regional design experience ensures seamless integration between architectural vision and practical construction execution.
Tony Wolf
Principal Architect
Tony specializes in adaptive reuse projects, particularly in educational facility conversions. His technical expertise in building systems analysis helps identify cost-effective solutions during pre-construction planning phases.
Questions
What construction management methods do you offer?
We provide both Construction Management Agency (CMA) and Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) delivery methods, tailored to client needs for budget control and project complexity.
How do you ensure competitive contractor pricing?
Our local market expertise enables comprehensive bid analysis while maintaining strict pre-qualification standards to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in contractor selection.
Can you assist with public referendum projects?
Yes, we've successfully managed over $300M in public school referendum projects, providing transparent budget stewardship and community communication support throughout the process.
Do you handle both private and public sector work?
We serve commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial clients across both private and public sectors with customized management approaches for each project type.
How do you handle project scheduling challenges?
Our proactive scheduling methodology incorporates regional weather patterns and material lead times to create realistic timelines with built-in contingency planning.
What sets you apart from other construction managers?
Our 100% owner-focused approach with no self-performed construction work ensures complete impartiality in contractor oversight and decision-making processes.
