Our Mission
VVA Project & Cost Managers pride ourselves on partnering with clients to act as an extension of their organization. We are trusted advisors to many, leaning into our mission to deliver successful projects that improve the built environment for the benefit of others. We achieve this through our commitment to providing the specialized expertise and resources needed to lead the complete project effort. From the earliest planning to final occupancy, we have an unwavering focus on our client’s interests and goals, adding value at every stage of the project.
Our Vision
To become the national project management service provider of choice with local knowledge and a boutique feel. Expanding our project & cost management expertise to all markets will guarantee that our clients remain in control. Moving into the future with our continued passion and enthusiasm for delivering exceptional projects, VVA is ensuring that our client's spaces are built for success.
Core Values
Community. We support perpetual, positive growth of our colleagues as teammates and as unique individuals. We endeavor to uphold a workplace environment that consistently fosters a sense of belonging, purpose and mutual respect.
Stewardship. Through partnership, we are committed to becoming an extension of our clients. We are humble, grateful, and feel strongly about giving back.
Trust. Integrity, accountability and quality service are foundational to our success. We remain steadfast in delivering exceptional service and growing long term relationships with integrity as our core building block.
Teamwork. We are all in this together.
Versatile. No two projects are the same. We leverage our wealth of experience to ensure quality outcomes for our clients.
Initiative. We lead with confidence to drive the process.
The VVA Advantage
VVA was founded in New York City in 1994 and has grown steadily to establish offices in Washington, D.C., New Jersey, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Connecticut, and Chicago. We represent domestic and international clients with a local presence wherever your project may be.
VVA’s key strengths include the seniority and diversity of our team, exceptional industry knowledge, skilled leadership, and seasoned in-house expertise. VVA’s many years of experience in all project and cost management disciplines gives us an insider’s understanding of the role each plays, the connections among them, and the potential for adding maximum value for our clients
Our People | Technical Expertise & Industry Knowledge
Knowledge of building infrastructure, construction, information technology systems, and the business side of real estate transactions are among VVA’s special expertise. VVA’s licensed professionals will review all technical criteria and produce both qualitative and quantitative analyses for comparison. Potential issues will be evaluated by our in-house team of licensed Engineers and Architects, along with construction experts, to ensure thoroughness.
Partner Commitment
Our Managing Directors’ active involvement, leadership, and accountability are maintained throughout the project’s lifecycle, ensuring continuity of strategy and problem solving expertise until the project’s completion.
Integrated Cost Management
In comparison to traditional cost management, our team provides the full portfolio of Quantity Surveying services for our clients throughout the U.S. These services include: initial cost planning, detailed cost estimating, procurement & bid management, change order management, financial administration, and cost control of projects. Our independence from the Construction & Design teams means that we provide impartial advice to our clients to maximize their investments and to minimize their risk.
VVA’s in-house Quantity Surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). They hold certifications and professional credentials to perform to the highest industry standards and draw on their expertise resulting in a focused, unbiased, and honest Cost Management team for clients and colleagues alike.
Quality Assurance
VVA begins the QA process by making certain that the project scope is fully understood by all design team members and that the entire range of expertise required is accounted for on the project team. One of the first items we emphasize is the accuracy and completeness of the architectural backgrounds since this is the building block for the other design disciplines. We continue to review the extent of detailed scope expected from each of the design firms while still in design development. This includes responsibilities for accommodating items like conduits and power for furniture, communications, A/V and security systems. Our design concentration focuses on the following:
- Constructability
- Completeness
- Coordination
The VVA approach during construction is to visit the job site frequently and observe the execution of the work. We require the design team and contractors/vendors to participate in this process such that all issues can be reviewed by the appropriate parties. Our unsurpassed field experience and technical knowledge enable us to deal effectively with any and all quality issues and resolve them accordingly. The efforts we deploy span all aspects of the project in order to ensure a superior final product for our clients.
Return on Investment
VVA has consistently demonstrated that our Return on Investment is unsurpassed in the industry. We provide savings to every project and should not be considered as an additional cost. On average, VVA has been able to save clients multiples of our fee due to our value based approach to Project and Cost Management services.
Diversity & Inclusion at VVA | Making Space for Everyone
Building Inclusion into our Business
At VVA we value our employees, and it is our mission to build diversity in our teams, give equity of voice, and inclusion of everyone at all levels of our company. While our business is to deliver successful projects, we aim to grow as an environment where the values of our employees and clients, as well as the diverse nature of the communities in which we serve are well represented. We are committed to building a culture of belonging and empowerment where everyone can bring their authentic, whole self to work. We strive to bring a diversity of thought into all the services we provide, as we build amazing spaces that bring people together. As a core value, VVA is committed to providing better representation, opportunities, and support to underrepresented groups and to be a part of the change to bring increased diversity, equity, and inclusion into the construction and real estate industry.
VVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.