Owner’s Representation Services
Serving clients with Development Management , project management and master developer services. We guide the process, reducing your risk, saving time and money
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We serve public and private clients across the Kansas City metropolitan area on a broad range of projects from multi-family housing to industrial, health care to office, education and institutional to justice facilities with budgets from $250,000 to $700,000,000.
Our deep roots in the region have given us relationships with a range of design and construction firms as well as governmental officials. This market familiarity provides benefit to our clients-- we know the people.
We utilized schedule and financial tools that allow us to control the budget and schedule of the projects that we manage on your behalf , providing the benefit of predictability to our clients and the ability to anticipate problems. We have a record of 100% on time and on budget performance.
We specialize in complex projects and understand the perspectives and roles of each team member. We have deep expertise in the process that results in project success, and we expect a high level of performance and no surprises.
We actively communicate, provide a framework for decision making, and document the results. We are detail oriented and dedicated to the delivery of a successful project and can assist you from site selection to occupancy.
Let’s talk. If you are in a lawsuit, you hire an attorney, if you are developing a project, hire a professional.
Meet the Team
DANIEL MUSSER
Newmark Zimmer has provided Owner’s Representation and Development Management Services for 28 years on $3.8 billion dollars of construction, with every project delivered on time and within budget.
Our Approach
We believe in full transparency and an open dialog on quality, cost, and schedule as we manage the development of a project on behalf of the client. Newmark Zimmer’s services are tailored to be project specific meeting the unique challenges of each project to ensure a successful outcome. The adoption of the client’s goals and project aspirations as our own is fundamental to our approach.
Our depth of knowledge includes diverse project types both large and small ranging from academic buildings, urban housing, justice facilities, office spaces, high-tech manufacturing, and infrastructure.
We use the projects’ program, budget and schedule to control the design and construction process, and to provide the best value project for the client.
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KIRK SHERMAN
Managing Director, Principal
DAN WEHMUELLER
Senior Project Manager
Executive Managing Director, Principal
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Kansas City, MO 64105
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8235 Forsyth Boulevard
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St. Louis, MO 63105
t 314.254.4600
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Our Projects
Newmark Zimmer combines 75 years and 50 million square feet of development experience with state-of-the-art project management tools and a passion for real estate development, to provide high-quality, economically successful and environmentally responsible projects on time, as planned, and on budget.
Our experience is highlighted in the successful projects below throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
Johnson County Courthouse
Provided owner’s representative services from project startup through post-occupancy on the new award-winning Johnson County Courthouse in downtown Olathe, KS.
The Pembroke Hill School
Provided services as the owner’s representative for renovations throughout the Pembroke Hill campus.
KCAI - Student Living Building
NZ served as owner’s representative for multiple projects at KCAI including its new student housing and dining hall.
Johnson County Courthouse
The Johnson County Courthouse was awarded the DBIA-Mid-America Region Project of the Year Award. The 320,000 square-foot facility is 7 stories tall and includes 28 courtrooms, 3 hearing rooms, the District Attorney’s Office as well as additional administrative support functions. With a budget of $193,000,000 the project was completed in 2020 and was designed to meet the County’s needs for at least the next 75 years as a public-service focused facility with flexible and sustainable design elements and included enhanced security, circulation, and technology to meet the needs of the County.
The Pembroke Hill School
The new Athletic center and Hall Student Center expansion totaled 90,000 square feet with a budget of $55,000,000. The athletic center houses 3 basketball courts with support locker rooms, training and dance functions. The new dining hall seat 300 in a grand vaulted space incorporating metal screen artwork design by Jan Hendrix. Renovations to the schools art gallery and existing theater plus new academic space was provided. The project also created a new landscaped quadrangle with programmed exterior spaces for Pembroke’s upper campus. The project was completed in 2021.
Kansas City Art Institute - Student Living Building
The Barbara Marshall Residence Hall was completed in 2020 and features a 244-bed residence hall, the Wylie Dining Center seating 250, and the Nerman Café. The residence hall features double-occupancy semi-suites with private baths and gathering spaces, a student gallery, large living room, and gaming center and 45 enclosed parking spaces. The $36,000,000 project won a Central States Design Award, the top project award for 2020 from KCAIA and numerous tier design awards.
KCAI - DeBruce Hall
NZ served as owner’s representative for the new DeBruce Hall.
Beacon Hill
The Beacon Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment project was designed as a mixed-use, new-urbanist neighborhood. NZ acted as master developer on behalf of the City of Kansas City.
Federal Reserve Bank
Selected as Project Advisor for design, construction, and occupancy of the new bank.
NNSA
The NNSA National Security Campus is located in south Kansas City, Missouri at Botts Road and Missouri Highway 150.
Village West
A 400-acre tourism, retail, and entertainment district with SportingKC’s soccer stadium surrounding the 1.5-mile tri-oval, 75,000-seat Kansas Speedway.
Consolidate Fire District 2
Fire Station
Owner’s representation, construction and brokerage services supported this public safety project for fire and EMT personnel.
PETER DEL CASTILLO
Senior Project Manager
Kansas City Art Institute - DeBruce Hall
The new Paul and Linda DeBruce Hall, an 18,000 square foot building, completed in 2020, and was designed specifically for liberal arts art history and creative writing and features a state-of-the-art classroom design in addition to a comprehensive student services suite and faculty offices.
Beacon Hill
The Beacon Hill Neighborhood Redevelopment project was designed as a mixed-use, new-urbanist neighborhood within walking distance of Hospital Hill, Crown Center, and the historic Union Station. Covering 90 acres with a rolling terrain and panoramic view of downtown, the neighborhood is directly accessible from Bruce R. Watkins Drive. The project is a 353 Redevelopment Area with 25-year tax abatement. Over 90 new homes have been constructed in Beacon Hill plus two multifamily projects with 450 units and retail space. A 100-room hotel has also been constructed with 35 renovated existing homes. The ten year projects represents an investment between Troost and the Paseo of $150,000.000.
Federal Reserve Bank
As Project Advisor, Newmark Zimmer‘s primary responsibilities included development and management of the master schedule and the project budget and accounting system; interaction with the design firms and construction manager; the management of the relationship and agreements with the City of Kansas City for approvals, entitlements and permitting; assistance with procurement of special consultants; move management; and supplier diversity programs. Additionally, NZ was actively involved in the coordination and administration of the construction phase and provided on-site management representation. NZ was also responsible for the overall management plan, monthly reporting, and for managing issues such as quality control and quality assurance during both the design and the construction phases.
National Nuclear Security Administration
CenterPoint Zimmer, LLC–a subsidary of CenterPoint Properties Trust of Chicago–will serve as owner and developer of the 1.5 million square-foot, five-building campus, planned as part of the federal government’s plan to create a more flexible and efficient facility replacing the current site located at the Bannister Federal Complex in Kansas City. The campus was LEED® Gold Certified, surrounded by significant natural open space. MoDOT and the City of Kansas City constructed a new diverging-diamond interchange to provide access to the NSC and the CenterPoint Intermodal Center Kansas City, located directly to the south. The campus includes a 325,000 square-foot office building plus 1,175,000 square-feet of manufacturing space in three buildings, plus a central utility plant. Manufacturing processes include electronic, mechanical equipment, technology and materials fabrication. The campus is a high security facility. Newmark Zimmer, through CenterPoint Zimmer provides operations and maintenance to manage the 9 campus buildings including site maintenance and snow removal, electrical, HVAC, fire alarm and building controls, food service, janitorial and other services such as shredding and industrial hygiene consulting. Our team manages nearly 100 staff that operate the plant and work closely with Honeywell FM&T who manages the production efforts of the NNSA. Additionally the NZ team, has managed over $100 million of alterations projects in support of the production mission, including parking, clean rooms, labs, additive manufacturing and other equipment heavy spaces. Our team handles budgeting and billing for O&M activities and contracts for construction, testing and commissioning for alterations projects. Our entire staff has top secret Q clearance.
Village West
Newmark Zimmer (NZ) was selected by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas to act as the Master Developer for Village West, a 400-acre tourism, retail, and entertainment district surrounding the 1.5-mile tri-oval, 75,000-seat Kansas Speedway. NZ represented the Unified Government’s interests throughout the planning, development, contract negotiations and construction of the district, which was completed in 2011 with an aggregate value of $450,000,000. Users include Nebraska Furniture Mart, Cabela’s, the Legends shopping center, a minor league ballpark, soccer stadium, several hotels and multiple retail and pad site businesses.
Consolidate Fire District 2 Fire Station
The new 15,000 square-foot, three bay CFD2 Fire Station is centrally located for quicker response times in emergency situations. Newmark Zimmer acted as Owner’s Representative and provided brokerage services for this new location with a cost of $5,000,000 in Prairie Village, KS.
Our Services
Master developer services
Public incentives
Design/budget review
financing/pay application
project management
approvals, zoning, & permitting
site evaluation & acquisition
feasibility/market analysis
sustainable development
public/private partnerships
project accounting
commissioning & occupancy
mbe/wbe diversity plans
economic development analysis & planning
procurement, team selection and contracts
Acting as a developer usually for a public sector entity to market and coordinate the development of property. Examples: Beacon Hill and Columbus Park.
Assisting in identifying, projecting the financial benefit, and getting approval of public incentives such as TIF, Tax abatement, community improvements districts, etc.
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Provide review of the project’s design for functionality and program compliance as well as correlation with the project’s construction budget.
Identify and perform comparative site analysis and due diligence on multiple site alternatives. Determine utility services.
Assist with structuring financing, working with financial institution or trustee and preparing monthly payment applications.
Providing design, budget and schedule input, development, and review as tools to provide leadership on the owner’s behalf.
Leading effort in coordination with team, to identify and gain entitlements and approvals from multiple local, state and the federal government to allow project to be permitted for construction.
Most projects are an interface between the public and the private sector and our experience serving both sides can help bridge the gap.
Using Yardi real estate job cost system track all budgets, commitments, contingencies , payments, and retainage for entire project, updated monthly with payment applications. Close out and turn over to owner at completion of project.
Manage the process of commissioning building systems and closeout of transition to owner operations, including O&M manuals, as-built drawings, Facility plans, warranties, etc.
Assist in negotiating, developing, outreach and monitoring of mandated or voluntary supplier diversity plans for design, construction, and FF&E procurement.
Development of land use master plan and related financing and feasibility plans particularly for urban areas.
Recommended delivery or selection method, prepare RFQ and RFP documents and manage selection process to ensure the best team and pricing. Assist in drafting contracts for design, construction and purchasing.
Lone Elm Logistics Center
NZ provided owner’s representative brokerage and property management services for this logistics facility in Olathe, KS.
CBE and NCB Hall of Fame
Newmark Zimmer managed the development for the NABC on this $24 million facility honoring basketball coaches, players, and contributors and providing an interactive basketball venue. The project is located in T-Mobile Center.
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Provided Owner’s Representative services for the new 60,000 square foot health center.
Lone Elm Logistics Center
The multi-tenant Class A building consists of 450,000 square foot of 36’ ft clear, ESFR protected storage built speculatively for light-industrial and logistics users.
College Basketball Experience and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
NZ worked with NABC for seven years to help them bring their vision to reality and assisted in obtaining funding from both state and city sources and was responsible for tracking all funding and expenditures throughout the project and had an extensive role in selecting and managing the design and fabrication teams, and interfacing with the construction manager for the CBE project and the T-Mobile Center project. Activities included assisting the NABC with the extensive process of sourcing material for the graphic and video media and helped to coordinate the production and installation of those elements of the project. NZ was also involved in the coordination of the extensive technical aspects of the project, including automated A/V, show control, lighting, and special effects.
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
The $35.000.000 project completed in 2010 served as community-based health center providing comprehensive services in its urban neighborhood. Its striking design set the tone for innovative urban development.
NZ served the owner as a consultant and manager for the design, budgeting, scheduling and construction of the project.
Advise on the cost benefit of project sustainability strategies and investments including LEED certifications ,Energy Star and Well Building.
Provide data driven research and analysis to determine the market for a project and develop budgets and proformas to determine financial feasibility.
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At Newmark Zimmer our practice is client-centered and project-focused.
We manage your risk every step of the way.
Construction, market, escalation, approval, financial, design.
At Newmark Zimmer our practice is client-centered and project-focused.
We value relationships.
With clients, contractors, designers, community leaders, City staff.
We maximize value of your investment.
How to get the most and best for the money that you have.
We create a successful team environment.
A collaborative partnering environment with roles clearly defined.
Our services will allow you to do your day job.
We take the lead in managing the design and construction process as an extension of your staff.
We listen and customize our role to fit your needs.
Our scope is completely flexible to fit your needs.
We understand the Kansas City market.
Design, construction and governmental.
We focus on sustainable, cost-effective solutions that meet your vision and mission.
Looking for alternatives that balance energy efficiency, cost effectiveness and meeting your goals.
We are committed to diversity, sustainability and giving back to our communities.
We approach each project within that framework.
Alana litman
Project Manager
Andrew Garten
Director, Research
Jennifer Ayers
Senior Project Accountant
Bethany murley
Director of Marketing
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Peter Del Castillo, RA
Senior Project Manager
t 913-983-3178
pdelcastillo@nzimmer.com
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Public/Private Partnerships
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Peter is a registered Architect and holds a BS of Engineering Technology Construction Management from California State University, Long Beach.
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Peter Del Castillo is an Architect and a senior level design and project management professional with extensive and diversified experience in project development, architecture, and construction. Successful track record for development and completion of over $1.1 Billion in construction projects. He has spent most of his professional career working for nationally recognized architectural and general construction companies. Peter’s experience ranges from Designer to Project Architect, Project Manager, Construction Project Manager and Development Manager/Owner’s Representative. He is a results-oriented professional with diversified experience in all facets of the industry and an impressive portfolio of building types that include Sporting Facilities, Office/Commercial, Spiritual, Technology/Data Centers, Judicial/Government, Senior Living, Hospitality/Entertainment, Educational / Primary thru Collegiate and Multi Family Housing/Residential.
Peter has provided architecture and construction project management for numerous clients including Sprint, Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Catholic Diocese of KC Kansas, Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City Kansas USD 500, Department of Natural Resources, Corp of Engineers - MO State Department, Leavenworth Justice/Corrections, General Services Administration, USPS, Kansas City Art Institute, Pembroke Hill School, Shelter Insurance as well as numerous private and public companies.
Since joining Newmark Zimmer, Peter has been the On-Site Construction Management professional for the NNSA/National Security Campus for Alteration Projects throughout the facility. This includes a $4 Million Advanced Manufacturing Facility that was completed June 2018. His involvement also includes business development and marketing.
Prior to joining Newmark Zimmer, Mr. Del Castillo was Vice President of Catalyst Construction Group, a Kansas City based design build management company. While at Catalyst the company successfully teamed with the KCK Public School District 500 for over $83 Million covering nine separate projects and have recently worked with the School District in the successful passage of a $235 Million School Bond.
– Founder II at Union Hill: Capstone Award 2015 & Cornerstone Award 2015 Finalist
– Visitation Catholic Church: 2006 AGC Award Project of the Year (>10M) (HLC)
– Liberty Park Family Aquatic Center: AIA Design Award & Architectural Record Publication 06-98 (SFS)
– OSHA 30-hour certification and he is currently working on his LEED AP accreditation
Professional Achievements
– Catholic Charities, Unbound
– Former member of the American Institute of Architects
– Member of the Associated General Contractor
Professional Affiliations
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Providing construction project management and owner’s representation:
– Jackson County Detention Center - $300 Million
– The Pembroke Hill School - $52 Million
– Kansas City Art Institute Housing/Dining Facility - $37.5 Million
– Kansas City Art Institute Academic Building - $8.6 Million
Current Projects
– Iron Mountain Data Center – Kansas City, MO
– Founders II Union Hill apartment Development – Kansas City, MO
– Rock Regional Hospital (Pre-Con Phase) – Derby, KS
– Bright Space Assisted Living Facility - Leawood, KS
– KCKPS USD 500 Frank Rushton Elementary - KC, KS
– KCKPS USD 500 Hazel Grove Elementary – Kansas City, KS
– Kansas City Zoo - Kansas City, MO
– Des Peres Skilled Nursing - St Louis, MO
– Legend’s Village West District - Kansas City, KS
– Sprint Headquarters Campus - Overland Park, KS
– New US Embassy Housing Compound - Baghdad, Iraq
– Toronto Blue Jays Spring Facilities – Dunedin, FL
– Visitation Catholic Church - Kansas City, MO
– Missouri Data Center/Print Shop - Jefferson City, MO
– Leavenworth Justice Correctional Center – Leavenworth, KS
– Church of The Resurrection-Phases II – III - Leawood, KS
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