Owner’s Representative in Naples, FL
Goldstone Management, Inc. is an owner’s representative firm in Naples, FL, protecting capital, schedule, and design intent on luxury residential, mixed use, and commercial development. With over $710 million directed and a fee structure never tied to a contractor, architect, or broker, ownership gets representation with no conflict of interest, from the first feasibility study through final closeout.
Goldstone Management, Inc.
What I Do
I represent developers, family offices, and private owners from feasibility through closeout on luxury residential, condominium, mixed use, and commercial projects throughout Naples and Southwest Florida, with completed work in Sarasota, St Petersburg, Palm Beach, and Connecticut. I answer only to ownership. My fee is never tied to a contractor, an architect, or a broker, which is what lets me protect your interests without conflict. If you are building or renovating in Naples and Southwest Florida and want representation that has directed over $710 million in luxury development, let’s talk.
Consultant and Contractor Coordination
Accountable across GMP, cost-plus, and self-perform delivery
Read More ›Budget and Construction Cost Control
$4.5M protected across a $500M portfolio
Read More ›Schedule and Field Constructability
Delivered 2 to 3 months ahead of schedule
Read More ›Local Market and Permitting Knowledge
Applied before a plan review rejection forces a costly redesign
Read More ›Design Quality and Enduring Craftsmanship
3 Aurora Awards for design and construction excellence
Read More ›Capital Protection and Risk Management
Risk surfaced before it reaches a pay application or lender draw
Read More ›Where I Add Value
Consultant and Contractor Coordination
Accountable across GMP, cost-plus, and self-perform delivery
- Design team, GC, and every consultant held accountable to contract
- RFP and bid leveling on scope and qualifications, not lowest number
- Accountability structured before contracts are signed
- Scope gaps and duplicate billing caught before they reach a pay application
Budget and Construction Cost Control
$4.5M protected across a $500M portfolio
- Disciplined buyout, value engineering, and change order review
- $1.95M saved at 75% buyout on a $140M Naples development
- Every dollar tracked by line item, reported to ownership on schedule
- Savings redirected to ownership’s priorities, not absorbed into margin
Schedule and Field Constructability
Delivered 2 to 3 months ahead of schedule
- Architectural, structural, civil, and MEP review before conflicts reach the field
- Conflicts caught on paper, not in the field
- Long lead items tracked against the CPM schedule
- Projects delivered on or under budget
Local Market and Permitting Knowledge
Applied before a plan review rejection forces a costly redesign
- HVHZ wind and flood compliance, FEMA finished floor elevations
- Historic facade and waterfront permitting navigated
- Regulatory realities applied before design is finalized
- Relationships with local building officials keep permitting on schedule
Design Quality and Enduring Craftsmanship
3 Aurora Awards for design and construction excellence
- Submittal review, mockup standards, and field quality control
- Design intent held across architects, interior designers, and contractors
- Best Mixed Use, Best Multifamily Housing, Best Interior Renovation
- Commissioning verified, systems confirmed before ownership takes possession
Capital Protection and Risk Management
Risk surfaced before it reaches a pay application or lender draw
- Procurement, sales, and leasing milestones structured for ownership
- Insurance programs negotiated, including OCIP and builder’s risk
- Financial exposure forecast on a rolling basis
- Loan closing and stabilization reached without financial surprises
Who I Represent
Who I Work With
Every project starts with an owner who has something real at stake, capital committed, a reputation on the line, a building that has to work for decades after the ribbon cutting. I work directly for that owner, on luxury residential, condominium, mixed use, and commercial projects throughout Naples and Southwest Florida.
- Private Owners
- Family Offices
- Real Estate Developers
- Luxury Residential Buyers
- Condominium Associations
- Mixed Use Developers
- Commercial Property Owners
- Capital Partners and Lenders
Don’t see your project type here? Get in touch and let’s talk about it.
Get In TouchWhat Falls Under Each Phase
Five phases, from feasibility through closeout, each with a defined scope and a number attached.
Feasibility and Budgeting
$710M+ directed across 10 signature projects
- Site and program feasibility
- Budget modeling before design is finalized
- Architect and consultant selection
- Entitlement and permitting risk review
GMP Negotiation and Buyout
$1.95M saved at 75% buyout on The Avenue
- GMP contract review and negotiation
- Trade buyout oversight, package by package
- Value engineering without design compromise
- Loan draw milestone structuring
Early Constructability Review
Delivered 2 to 3 months ahead of schedule
- Architectural, structural, and MEP drawing review
- Conflict resolution before it reaches the field
- Long lead item tracking against the schedule
- Submittal and mockup standards
Change Order and Cost Control
$4.5M protected across a $500M portfolio
- Change order review against contract and drawings
- Pay application scrutiny
- Budget and contingency tracking
- Milestone based reporting to ownership
Closeout and Owner Transition
Ground floor retail fully leased at turnover, Aster & Links
- Punch list tracked to actual completion
- Commissioning verification, not just installation
- Warranty documentation
- Closeout timed to capital events
How I Work With You
A clear process from first conversation through project closeout.
Initial Project Conversation
A straight, no pitch read on where your project stands and whether representation moves the needle.
Project and Scope Review
I figure out whether your project needs full feasibility through closeout support, or a single phase.
Engagement Terms Defined
Fee structure set so my compensation is never tied to a contractor, architect, or broker.
Active Project Onboarding
I get into your drawings, contracts, budget, and schedule immediately to find risk before it becomes a change order.
Active Field Oversight
GMP negotiation, constructability review, and change order scrutiny, the discipline behind $1.95M in savings on The Avenue.
Ongoing Owner Reporting
Milestone based reporting keeps you and your capital partners current on cost and schedule in real time.
Closeout and Transition
Punch lists tracked to completion, systems commissioned, and closeout timed to whatever capital event depends on it.
Testimonials
What the People I Work With Say
Dan ran project management across our residential and commercial portfolio for several years, overseeing everything from ground up multifamily to a full office renovation we managed entirely in house. He held our GCs, PMs, and superintendents accountable to budget and schedule on projects representing hundreds of millions in value. I’d work with him again without hesitation.
Brandon Lacoff
Founder | Chairman | CEO of Belpointe
Dan ran my projects from start to finish and I never had to worry about them. He’s incredibly detail oriented and catches problems before they become expensive. He’s straight with me and I trust his judgment completely.
John Fareri
CEO of Fareri Associates
Daniel’s leadership and expertise have brought great value to the projects we have partnered on. He demonstrates an elite ability to lead a team of design professionals, general contractors, and jurisdictional authorities to accomplish the client’s project goals for schedule, budget, and quality. He’s responsive and makes wise decisions that keep the team accountable and the project moving forward.
David Diamond
Co-Founder | CEO | Co-Chairman of the Board, DeAngelis Diamond
Daniel is an absolute pleasure to work with. He’s responsive, knowledgeable, and always keeps the project moving in the right direction. He makes sure our sales team has the information we need to confidently guide buyers through the process, and he’s proactive in finding answers before questions become issues. Having Daniel as part of the team gives everyone a greater sense of confidence, and his professionalism and collaborative approach make him a tremendous asset to the project.
Christine Lutz
Director of New Development Sales, Dawn McKenna Group – Coldwell Banker
Daniel is one of the best owner’s reps I’ve worked with. We’ve collaborated on The Mark and The Avenue, and he understands architecture well enough to protect design intent through construction, not just chase budget and schedule. He keeps consultants coordinated, catches issues early, and makes decisions instead of sitting on them. Projects move faster and smoother when he’s involved.
Matt Kragh
Founder of MHK Architecture
Daniel got Cocoon open on time for the Palm Beach season, which was no small feat given the timeline and everything unique to building on the island. He kept the project moving, stayed on top of every detail, and made the whole process easy for me as the owner. I’d absolutely work with him again.
Mitchell Siegel
Founder of Cocoon Gallery
From The Owner’s Guide
From My Guide
Some of what protects an owner only makes sense once you’ve seen it play out on a real project. I write about that here, the numbers, the process, and the mistakes worth avoiding, so you can go into your own project already knowing what to look for.
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Read More ›How I Work With You: My Process for Owner’s Representation in Naples
Owners hiring representation for the first time usually have the same question underneath all the others: what does actually working together look like, week to week, from the first call to closeout.
Read More ›Frequently Asked Questions
What does an owner's representative do that a general contractor doesn't?
A general contractor is hired to build the project and is paid based on the cost of construction. An owner's representative works only for you, with no financial interest in the construction cost, and is responsible for protecting your budget, your schedule, and your interests through every phase, from preconstruction through closeout.
Why should I hire an owner's representative in Naples, FL?
Naples and Southwest Florida carry their own permitting timelines, HVHZ requirements, and a construction market where costs and consultant quality vary widely. I bring 13 plus years of experience specific to this market, direct across over $710 million dollars in luxury residential, mixed use, and commercial development, and have protected clients from over $4.5 million dollars in cost exposure across that portfolio.
How is an owner's representative different from a construction manager?
A construction manager typically works within the delivery structure of the project and can carry construction risk or fee tied to the build. As your owner's representative, I sit entirely on your side of the table, with no ties to the GC, the CM, or any consultant, so every recommendation is made in your interest alone.
What does a GMP contract review actually catch?
A proper GMP review checks the buyout against the design documents line by line, confirms allowances are realistic rather than placeholders, verifies contingency is structured to protect you rather than the GC, and flags scope gaps before they turn into change orders after the contract is signed. On one buyout alone, this process identified $1.95 million dollars in savings before the contract was signed.
What types of projects does Goldstone Management work on?
I work on high end residential, mixed use, and commercial development across Florida and Connecticut, from private estates and waterfront homes to multifamily and condominium projects. My portfolio includes award winning work such as Aster and Links and The Avenue.
When should I bring on an owner's representative, before or after hiring an architect?
Before. Bringing in representation before you hire an architect means budget, constructability, and permitting realities shape the design from day one, instead of forcing expensive redesigns later once the numbers come back over budget.
Is Goldstone Management a licensed contractor?
No, and that is by design. I am not a contractor and I do not hold a stake in construction cost. That independence is what allows me to hold the GC and consultants to their contracts without a conflict of interest.
Let’s Talk About Your Project
If you are building or renovating in Naples and Southwest Florida, let’s have a straight conversation about whether representation moves the needle on your project.
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