
Nashville Owner’s Representation: Your Project, Our Priority
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Advastar delivers owner representation built for Nashville, giving project owners a single accountable voice from the first programming conversation to final turnover. We protect budget, schedule, and quality on capital programs across Davidson County by applying construction leadership that fits how work really gets built in Middle Tennessee, from towers in SoBro and The Gulch to healthcare and research on West End and Charlotte, from university expansions and civic upgrades downtown to industrial and logistics sites along the I-24, I-40, and I-65 corridors and airport driven work around BNA.
We keep large projects moving by managing the flow of information among architects, engineers, contractors, EPC partners, and specialty trades while staying closely aligned with Metro Nashville Codes and Building Safety, the Nashville Fire Marshal’s Office, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal where required, and other authorities with jurisdiction. When scopes touch the Cumberland River, floodplain, or levees, we coordinate early with Metro Water Services, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and the U S Army Corps of Engineers so permits, access, and environmental clearances are in hand before mobilization.
Effective oversight in Nashville begins during planning. We pressure test budgets and schedules against real market conditions for labor, materials, and cranes, lead constructability and risk reviews, and set procurement strategies that reflect local vendor capacity and participation goals. Our preconstruction work includes detailed drawing and specification reviews to eliminate conflicts before they reach the field, identification of long lead equipment, and contracting approaches that balance price and performance while preserving flexibility for occupied campus work and event driven access near the entertainment core.
Once construction starts we remain on site and disciplined about controls. We verify installation against plans and codes, track submittals, RFIs, inspections, and commissioning milestones, and report progress tied to earned value and critical path. Outage windows and tie ins are coordinated with Nashville Electric Service, Metro Water Services, and Piedmont Natural Gas so start up occurs on time. Logistics plans address tight urban blocks, lane closures near Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, Music City Center, and Nissan Stadium, and deliveries and crane picks are sequenced around peak traffic on Korean Veterans Boulevard, Rosa L Parks Boulevard, and other constrained routes so work continues without avoidable delays.
Cost, safety, and quality are managed continuously. We review pay applications, evaluate change orders, protect contingency, and maintain transparent exposure tracking. Jobsite safety and workmanship are audited on a regular cadence with independent testing when appropriate. When issues surface we drive root cause analysis and corrective action rather than allowing problems to migrate to punch lists. Closeout starts early with a turnover plan that includes life safety testing, systems training, record drawings, operations manuals, warranty management, and clear handoff to facilities teams so the asset is ready to operate on day one.
Owners in Nashville choose Advastar for an independent perspective and a steady hand. Whether you are upgrading a central plant across an active medical campus, delivering a mixed use tower on a constrained downtown site, building out studio or data environments with mission critical cooling, or managing a riverfront project that must navigate stormwater and floodplain requirements, we align every decision with your goals and budget. If you want owner representation that understands local codes, utilities, permitting, event driven logistics, and Middle Tennessee weather and that will safeguard your investment from day one, connect with our Nashville team and put your project on the strongest possible footing.
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Our owner's-representation record
- 60+yrs combined owner's-rep experience
- 180+ capital projects overseen
- $14B+ in project value guided
- 40 project sites supported
Nashville owner's representation industry segments commonly supported
We collaborate with real estate professionals for site selection and acquisition. Once we’ve identified suitable property, we perform comprehensive assessments, including zoning analysis, environmental studies, and market research, to ensure the land aligns with your investment strategy and project requirements. Once we’ve confirmed the site is viable, we coordinate with local authorities to secure all necessary permits and approvals. In Nashville, this is most often healthcare work – the Vanderbilt health expansions being the obvious example.
We review the plans developed by architects and engineering teams to ensure they are feasible, efficient, and aligned to the project’s objectives, as well as in compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations. When they could be improved, we evaluate alternatives that save costs without sacrificing functionality or quality. Nashville demand for these roles runs through the Oracle River North campus, and we staff it across Williamson and Rutherford counties.
We take a hands-on approach to managing complex construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality and compliance standards. Our team provides proactive leadership, contractor coordination, and risk management for projects of all sizes, from new builds to mission-critical facility upgrades. With a results-driven approach, we help owners and developers successfully deliver their vision. We place these people on the Nissan Stadium build and the hospitality and mixed use work around it.
We manage the complete procurement lifecycle—from sourcing strategy and bid packaging to final delivery—so every material, service, and piece of equipment reaches the site precisely when the schedule demands and at the best total cost of ownership. Leveraging market intelligence and rigorous vendor pre‑qualification, we secure favorable terms, track supplier performance, and uphold quality standards. By synchronizing purchase orders with construction sequencing, we eliminate supply‑chain bottlenecks and keep your project momentum strong. Across Middle Tennessee, this sits with the healthcare employers – the Vanderbilt health expansions among them.
We take charge of the contractor selection, bidding, and negotiations, securing high-quality services at the best possible financial terms for the owner. After work is in progress, we act as the owner’s representative on the construction site, managing contractors and ensuring their work is adhering to the project’s budget, schedule, and quality standards. This includes conducting regular inspections to verify work quality and adherence to safety protocols, as well as monitoring expenditures, providing detailed financial reporting, and implementing strategies to mitigate construction delays. Most of our Nashville work in this area has been corporate campus, including the Oracle River North campus.
Once contracts are signed, we serve as the owner’s fiscal and legal steward, monitoring pay applications, change orders, lien waivers, and compliance milestones in real time. Dedicated administrators maintain airtight documentation and enforce terms, alerting stakeholders to deviations before they threaten budget or schedule. This clarity over cash flow and obligations frees your project team to focus on building, while safeguarding your legal position. The Nissan Stadium build is where this shows up in Nashville, and we cover it out to Williamson and Rutherford counties.
Large CAPEX programs face shifting markets, regulatory changes, labor shortages, and weather extremes—risks that can quickly erode contingency. We maintain a dynamic risk register, quantify exposure, and deploy mitigation plans from day one, including hedging strategies, alternate sourcing, and resequenced work. Continuous monitoring and transparent reporting empower owners to make data‑driven decisions and keep projects on course. In Nashville, this is most often healthcare work – the Vanderbilt health expansions being the obvious example.
We coordinate with commissioning agents to test and validate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems, ensuring they’re functional and meet performance specifications. We also oversee the resolution of outstanding issues identified during inspections and manage the transition from construction to operation, providing ongoing support to address issues that arise after occupancy. Nashville demand for these roles runs through the Oracle River North campus, and we staff it across Sumner and Davidson counties.
Our commitment extends beyond substantial completion. We drive a disciplined close‑out process that captures as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, training records, and final commissioning results. After turnover, we track warranty obligations, coordinate issue resolution, and ensure contractors respond swiftly—protecting your asset’s performance and value long after ribbon‑cutting. We place these people on the Nissan Stadium build and the hospitality and mixed use work around it.
Real-world outcomes: showcasing our owner’s representation expertise
- Read Case Study: Case Study: How Advastar’s Owner’s Representation Kept a Multi-Billion Dollar Pipeline Project on Track
Case study: how Advastar’s owner’s representation kept a multi-billion dollar pipeline project on track
- Owner's oversight across two countries
- Cost, schedule and compliance controlled
- Hands-on guidance through every project phase
- Read Case Study: Case Study: How Advastar’s Owner’s Oversight Drove Success for a Large-Scale Wind Energy Project Navigating the Challenges of a Complex Wind Energy Development
Case study: how Advastar’s owner’s oversight drove success for a large-scale wind energy project navigating the challenges of a complex wind energy development
- Owner's engineering and project controls provided
- Permitting-through-grid-integration oversight
- Kept on schedule and within budget
- Read Case Study: Case Study: Advastar’s Owner’s Representation Ensures Success for a Power Generation Facility Expansion Overcoming the Challenges of a Large-Scale Power Generation Expansion
Case study: Advastar’s owner’s representation ensures success for a power generation facility expansion overcoming the challenges of a large-scale power generation expansion
- Independent owner's representation provided
- New units added with the plant kept online
- Emissions-control technology integrated
What hiring managers say about Advastar
Why clients trust Advastar
Forbes 2026Best of Recruiting & Best of Staffing
Advastar was named to Forbes' 2026 Best of Recruiting and Best of Staffing lists, both compiled from independent surveys of the clients and candidates we work with.
Read the AnnouncementGE EnergyStaffing Partner of the Year
GE Energy named Advastar its Staffing Partner of the Year in 2025 through the GE Vernova supplier program.
60+ yearsof combined owner’s representation expertise
Our owner’s representation recruiters bring more than 60 years of combined recruiting experience to every search we run.
Tell us who you need to hire
- Tell us about the role you need to fill
- A recruiter calls you within one business day
- Together we agree on a plan to fill the role
Find your next role
- Tell us what kind of work you want
- A recruiter reviews your details and gets in touch
- We put you forward for jobs that fit
GE Energy Staffing Partner of the Year
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Our nashville owner’s representation: project, our priority recruiting team
David Case
President, Advastar Engineering Services
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Tim Shearer
VP & National Managing Director
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Robert Cornelio
Director of Business Development
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Jaime Summers
Senior Recruiter
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Amanda Martin
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Laura Carrillo Barrios
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Lisa Wombwell
Office Manager
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Nashville owner's representation hiring, answered
Most Nashville searches produce a shortlist inside two to three weeks. Roles tied to healthcare, hospitality and mixed use development move faster because we are already talking to that bench; a niche credential or a clearance requirement adds time.
We staff work across Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Sumner counties, with most demand coming from healthcare, hospitality and mixed use development. Recent activity has clustered around the Nissan Stadium build, the Oracle River North campus and the Vanderbilt health expansions.
Skilled trades in Middle Tennessee run $30 to $52 an hour for skilled trades, with salaried owner’s representation roles priced against the same market. We benchmark every search against what Nashville employers are actually paying rather than a national average.
Both, plus contract to hire and employer of record payrolling. Project work across Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Sumner counties tends to start as contract and convert; corporate and leadership roles are usually direct hire from the start.
Tennessee licensing applies to the trades that require it, and site access on the Nissan Stadium build work often carries its own safety and background requirements. We verify credentials before a candidate reaches your shortlist.
Yes. Our Nashville office serves Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Sumner counties, and the recruiters working your search know Middle Tennessee rather than covering it from another state.
The Nashville office
300 James Robertson PkwyNashville, TN 37201







