Larry Behrendt

Comprehensive Owner's Representative Experience I don't just build—I protect ownership interests. As an Owner's Representative and GC, I've managed everything from value engineering and contract negotiation to bid evaluation and cost control. I speak the language of both construction and business, having directed $10M+ projects while maintaining tight budget discipline. I ensure every dollar spent delivers maximum value and every project reinforces the brand.

25+ years of construction leadership managing 100+ projects across commercial, residential, hospitality, and retail sectors with budgets ranging from small-scale renovations to $10M+ developments.

Current & Recent Projects (2024-2025)

• Retail Design Lead - The Hobby Source: Led flagship 6,000 sq. ft. retail buildout as Owner's Rep, GC, and PM
• Restaurant Portfolio - Onefold Restaurants: Delivered three high-end restaurant locations (2014, 2020, 2024) including Union Station during COVID-19 and current Greenwood Village project

Progressive Leadership at RED CORP USA (2009-2020)

• Managed project teams including legal, contractors, designers, architects, and engineers
• Secured Class A license and maintained Marriott Group contracts
• Led $10M+ luxury residential and commercial/hospitality projects

• Led office staff of five (PM, controller, bookkeeper, estimators)
• Established SOPs for insurance, auditing, tax filing, and sales
• Maintained GAAP compliance with real-time job costing systems

• Deployed strategic risk management and value engineering
• Converted schematic SOWs into Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs)
• Led RFP development ensuring subcontractor bid accuracy

• Primary stakeholder contact for owners
• Led estimation, contract management, value engineering, and budgeting
• Executed Board of Adjustment deliverables (rezoning, ADUs, historical compliance)

Core Expertise

BS - Civil Engineering University of Maryland College Park