OUR VALUE
At Watchdog, we understand that navigating the labyrinth of contractors, negotiations, budgets, schedules, and general bureaucracy involved in a real estate and construction project can be daunting.
Few organizations maintain the workforce required to manage so many details, yet these details are often the difference between success and failure. That’s why our mission is to be a client’s exclusive advocate—whether as a project management extension of your in-house real estate team or as your sole owner’s representative. Our team can handle specific services or entire projects from concept to completion.
Exceptional project management and owner’s representation goes beyond scheduling and budgeting. Watchdog’s project managers provide clients with experienced leadership, indispensable knowledge, and valuable industry influence that affect every phase of a project, from developing cost-saving solutions to finding the best vendors for your needs.
Whether the project is 5,000 or 500,000 square feet, we integrate ourselves into your organization to acquire a superior understanding of your industry, goals, and values. As your project manager, we represent your interests, protect your assets, intercede on your behalf, and guide you through critical decisions each step of the way.
With Watchdog guarding your bottom line, you can rest assured that the job is getting done…while you do yours.
Our Philosophy
Trust, integrity, and creativity are integral parts of any successful Watchdog project, and we make it a priority to collaborate with organizations that share those values.
Our reputation is only as good as our last job, which means that excellence is an absolute requirement. We know that you have many choices for project management and facilities resources…so why should you choose Watchdog?
Maximum Involvement
Watchdog believes that early involvement in projects is critical to success. By participating in the initial planning stages, we can determine the project's objectives, scope, and parameters and advise clients on the best, most cost-effective approach. We take pride in tailoring each project to meet our clients' specific needs and goals. As your advocate, we will work to understand not only the details of your project but also the structure and vision of your organization, by spending as much time as necessary on your project.
Pricing
Although most of our competitors bill by the square footage of a project, Watchdog always offers a flat, not-to-exceed price based on an agreed-upon time commitment. This practice prevents ``surprise`` budget overruns and frustrating schedule delays.
Personalized Service
Watchdog is proud to be a service-minded, hands-on company. Clients experience personal attention, commitment, and sole focus without the red tape of other project management firms.
Our People
It goes without saying that the most valuable part of any project is people. Without competent, enthusiastic, and committed individuals at the helm, even the best-laid plans can go awry.
Founded and operated by David Heckler, Watchdog employs full-time project managers with diverse backgrounds and skills, including real estate brokerage, engineering, and construction management. This approach provides the flexibility to adjust to market conditions and to retain project-specific talent. Our pool of best-in-class project managers and facilities professionals allows us to meet specialized client needs, while offering a broad range of services.
Architects, designers, engineers, builders, telecommunications professionals, furniture vendors, and movers are all part of our team. Watchdog has solid professional relationships with talented local and national contractors to ensure that clients have a choice of topflight vendors for their needs and high-quality outcomes at the best possible price.
Simone Realty is extremely pleased with the performance of Watchdog and confident that we saved their fees many times over, utilizing their knowledge of the market and knowledge of construction. Watchdog acting as an extension of our organization ( owner's rep. ) and serving as an unbiased liaison between our organization and our vendors was a tremendous asset. It is without hesitation that I recommend the service provided by Watchdog Real Estate Project Managers.
John Mastrosimone | Chief Operating Officer
Simone Realty Inc.
Vertex had partnered with Watchdog Project Managers to oversee the implementation of a video conference expansion project and improvements to our executive suite...having prior experience with Watchdog, these projects ran pretty smoothly. There were a couple of hiccups along the way, but in the end, Watchdog delivered on results that I had expected. I feel that the knowledge, skills and company representation provided by Watchdog Real Estate Project Management was in line with their proposal for professional services.
Lainie Sitko / Director of Workplace Strategy & Facilities Management
Vertex Inc.
Relocating is never easy. You provided much needed guidance both verbally and by providing an organized format for tracking costs. Watchdog also provided checklists for things such as purging and moving. Your people attended all of our weekly construction meets and many of our meetings with (the architect) where design decisions were made. The fast that you had a deep bench also came in handy to work around vacation schedules and meeting conflicts...we were always covered.
Robert Polans / President
Drucker & Scaccetti, P.C.
Within the scope of our build we encountered countless change orders. While some project managers would have just pushed them through, Watchdog constantly pushed back on the GC's to sharpen their pencils and the change order amount down to a more reasonable amount. This saved us a tremendous amount of money across all of the retail store builds....Watchdog made my job a lot easier and I don’t think I could have gotten all these stores open without them.
Michael Lambasio / Director Of Indirect Sales - NY Market
MetroPCS
What Watchdog Real Estate Project Managers did was simply magic. They organized and assembled donations and services from all over the region to create a space that is unified, bright and professional....We are so grateful to Watchdog for making this most generous and invaluable contribution.
Jennifer R. Clarke / Executive Director
Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia
Taking on a project size and scope of our total building renovation would have consumed the majority of my time and taken me away from the important day-to-day aspects of my job. With Watchdog's assistance, I was able to focus on my business needs and know our project was in excellent hands. Watchdog's industry knowledge, guidance and support were instrumental factors in the successful completion of this project, and my hands down decision to award [our] next project (mission impossible) to Watchdog as well.
Cal Bampton / Vice President Of Real Estate
SunGard Financial Systems
We interviewed several very capable project management companies before we hired Watchdog. We chose Watchdog because they displayed the most knowledge of the market, the landlords and the process. More importantly, they made us comfortable and confident that we would be able to recognize our vision within our budget. I can say with certainty that Watchdog not only met our expectations, but exceeded them. We were impressed with Watchdog's professionalism during the entire process and were pleased that this high level of professionalism carried all the way through to the completed space.
Scott Miltenberger / Chief Financial Officer
Elemica Inc.
Woodcock Washburn LLP is extremely pleased with the performance of the Watchdog organization as our Project Manager....This is the first move for our firm in 17 years and David Heckler and team have handled all Project Manager tasks in an outstanding manner.
Robert E. Guthrie
Woodcock Washburn LLP
Early on in the project it became apparent to me that we made the right choice when we selected you and your company. Every step of the way, you and Caitlyn provided us with valuable intelligence to make the right decision concerning whatever the issue might be. I cannot tell you how many times over the past month I have heard our employees say how fantastic our new space is and how seamless the move was... I truly believe that without your oversight and commitment to our best interests, there would have been much more pain throughout this project. You made my job so much easier.
Peter Miller / Chairman & COO
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
In late 2012 we had contracted with Watchdog to oversee our 130,000 sf construction project at Three Logan Square. Reed Smith began construction on August 1, 2014 with a projected move-in date of March 3, 2014. Ajay was assigned as our Project Manager for both construction and the office move and he worked closely with me, with our General Contractor, various subcontractors, our architectural design I highly recommend Ajay and Watchdog for your next project. Working closely with Ajay over a year and a half, I was impressed with his knowledge of the construction industry and all of the various trades, his attention to detail to keep on Schedule and on Budget, and to insure that all subcontractors delivered what they promised.
Michael T. Czerpak / Director of Northeast Operations
Reed Smith
We are extremely pleased with Watchdog and Caitlyn and the way that they handled EVERYTHING. From the RFP process to the walk-through, the staff meetings and move week - she was always on top of all issues, was a great communicator, and a VERY WISE ADVISOR on how to handle items big and small. She really was like one of our employees who truly cared about every little detail. Congratulations on having such a terrific team member, and thank you for a job well-done.
John Kirk / Chief Operating Officer
Manko, Gold, Katcher, Fox, LLP
Braskem is very pleased with the services that Watchdog Project Managers provided on our interior fit-out. Our project was very loosely defined at the time we engaged Watchdog, e.g. location, timing, square footage. Watchdog guided us through the entire process, as this was our first experience with a project of this type. They provided expert counsel, negotiated with vendors and ensured that our project was delivered on-time and on-budget… I would recommend Watchdog without reservation- they will be the first call we place on future projects.
Kelly Elizardo
Braskem America
It was as if you were an extension of the Eurand team. Your involvement and commitment to the project allowed us to focus on managing the day-to-day business of the company during this transition. Your follow-up and follow-through on the "small details," even eight months after we had moved, added a truly personal touch. It was a pleasure working with you. I would highly recommend Watchdog's services!
Dawn Kelly / Manager of Office Administration
Eurand
I cannot thank Watchdog enough for the value they added to our project. We saved their fees many times over, utilizing their knowledge of the market and knowledge of construction. I could not imagine doing it without Watchdog now that our move is complete. Ultimately, Watchdog’s expertise resulted in significant savings, not only to our budget, but also in the amount of time involved in the coordination efforts to ensure the successful completion of our new corporate office. When I learned how much time and effort Watchdog took from my plate, and how seamless they made the project appear, I became a big fan.
Lauri A. Kavulich
Reger Rizzo Kavulich and Darnall LLP
