COBALT
OWNER'S REPRESENTATION | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
OUR STORY
Cobalt Construction Consulting
At Cobalt, we believe in the power of advocacy, vision, and genuine collaboration to unlock what’s possible in every project. Our purpose is to align stakeholder goals while honoring the integrity of the design and the craft.
From the earliest conversations to the final walkthrough, we are driven to create impactful spaces, strengthen relationships, and deliver results that endure long after the project is complete.
We approach every project with a clear point of view: that doing the right thing, every time, leads to better outcomes - for our clients, our partners, and the built environment. Our purpose is simple: to create impactful spaces, strengthen relationships, and deliver results that endure long after the project is complete. At Cobalt, we don’t just manage projects — we advocate for them.
OUR VALUES
We go beyond expectations.
We don’t stop at meeting the brief. We look deeper, ask better questions, and push for outcomes that truly serve the project and the people behind it.
We always do the right thing.
Integrity guides every decision we make. We advocate for transparency, accountability, and solutions that stand up over time.
We build trusted partnerships.
Strong relationships are the foundation of great projects. We work collaboratively with owners, designers, and builders to create alignment and momentum.
We do the heavy lifting.
Construction is complex. We take on the hard work, anticipating challenges, managing details, and resolving issues - so our clients can stay focused on their goals.
We see around corners.
Experience allows us to anticipate what’s next. We identify risks early, plan proactively, and guide projects forward with clarity and confidence.
PROJECTS
Your Vision. Our Precision.
50
+
YEARS OF LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
+
5M
SQUARE FEET MANAGED
600
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PROJECTS MANAGED
$3B
+
IN
CONSTRUCTION COSTS MANAGED
SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY
Our Development Advisory services combine site analysis, building assessments, and feasibility studies to support informed development decisions. By evaluating physical conditions, regulatory factors, and financial viability, we help clients understand opportunities, manage risk, and plan projects with confidence.
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Site analysis
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Building assessments
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Project feasibility study
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Site analysis Building assessments Project feasibility study
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PRE-
CONSTRUCTION
Our Pre-Construction services bring clarity, alignment, and cost certainty to complex projects. By leading project definition, coordinating technical studies, managing design and contractor procurement, and delivering detailed estimates and value engineering, we help clients move confidently from planning into construction.
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Project definition and guidelines
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Site/Building review including facilitation of Geotech, Environmental, or other required studies.
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Architectural/Design firm selection
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Contractor firm selection
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Additional project vendor selection
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Project Estimating
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Value engineering/scope refinement/budget review
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RFQ/RFP development
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Vendor contract facilitation
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CONSTRUCTION
Our Construction services provide hands-on leadership to maintain control of budget, schedule, and quality throughout project execution. We manage detailed budgets and schedules, review contractor costs and pay applications, oversee daily project activities, and deliver clear, data-driven reporting. Through rigorous compliance monitoring and structured closeout, we help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and on time.
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Budget/Schedule development and oversight
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Cost/Pay application review
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Full project oversight
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Project Reporting
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Project Compliance
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Close out
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ADDITIONAL
SERVICES
We offer specialized services that complement every phase of the project lifecycle. From detailed cost estimating and schedule development to Property Condition Assessments, our team provides the data, clarity, and insight needed to support confident decisions and long-term asset performance.
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Scheduling
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Property Condition Assessments
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Procurement or legal review of design, construction or other vendor contracts or other legal documents.
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Management of LEED/WELL process, historic tax credits, rebates, incentives or entitlements.
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Full FFE, Demountable Partition, Greenery/Planting, Art, AV and other accessory procurement.
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OUR TEAM
As a team of construction enthusiasts, we believe great projects come from great partnerships. That’s why we focus on building the smartest, most qualified teams, backed by real market insight and transparent communication. Collaboration, integrity, and practical solutions are at the heart of everything we do — because that’s how projects succeed and relationships last.
Lauren
Talley, LEED AP
OWNER
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
Kimberly
Paulek
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
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Kate
McConnell
PROJECT
ASSISTANT
Jim
Byrne
OWNER
PRINCIPAL
Wes
French, P.E.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
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Our Team
PROJECT
MANAGER
Liz
Rhodus
ENTERPRISE
DIRECTOR
Jackson
Morrissey
PROJECT MANAGER
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Our Team
PROJECT
ASSISTANT
Steve Brown
CEO, Balke Brown
“We engaged Cobalt to help us close out a large and complex mixed-use project in downtown Clayton. They were able to bring the construction and design teams together so that we crossed the finish line successfully. During this completion process, I was able to sleep at night knowing that Cobalt had our interest at heart. Cobalt has continued to work with us on tenant finish buildout and has become a trusted advisor to our firm."
CONTACT US
Address
1706 S. Big Bend Blvd.
Richmond Heights, MO
63117
Connect
314.925.8119
