Ryan Whitefield – Co-founder & Construction Project Management Expert, Board Member
Ryan Whitefield possesses over two decades’ experience working in Real Estate Development and Construction, and brings a vast knowledge of this industry sector to the Calton James Advisory Team.
Ryan’s exposure covers both commercial and residential ventures, both in the U.K. where he was contracted to the top five homebuilders, and the U.S. During his career, he worked on a number of high profile developments in the U.S., such as Union Depot in St. Paul, Minnesota and project managed the newly constructed Minnesota Vikings Stadium, partnering with one of the largest contractors in the U.S., J.E. Dunn. Ryan’s track record has garnered respect from fellow industry participants, further expanding and strengthening his network.
The project management skills that he brings to the team are extensive and cover mission critical areas such as cost analysis, estimating, production of RFPs, project scheduling, contracts, effecting purchase orders, arranging performance bonds, project insurance, and obtaining the authorisation permits required for such projects. The breadth and depth of the scope which Ryan brings to both the advisory team and any potential project borrower, not only ensures a sound approach coupled with a calculated decision-making process, but provides added confidence to all parties conducting business within each transaction.