WORK EXPERTISE COMPANY NEWS & BLOG opus portal careers contact us COLLABORATIVE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN-BUILD With a proven track record of serving clients across all commercial real estate sectors, our in-house experts at Opus will collaborate with you to create a transformative building that supports your organization's mission and enables your vision for the future. Through our unrivaled, one-team, comprehensive approach to development, design and construction, we have delivered millions of square feet of meaningful spaces with enduring value. HOW WE DELIVER BEST OVERALL VALUE You need a partner you can trust — a firm with a proven track record of delivering the best overall value for high-quality, cost-effective buildings. For more than six decades, we have been that partner to our clients. We are relentless in our pursuit to maximize value for you, and our fully-integrated approach makes it possible. When working with us, you can count on: Single Point of Responsibility Developing, designing and constructing buildings is a complex process with moving, interrelated parts. To simplify the process for you, we act as a single point of responsibility, assuming risk and overseeing the entire project. You are kept informed and involved, creating efficiencies and reducing your administrative burden. AN INTEGRATED ONE-TEAM APPROACH We are a multidisciplinary firm with in-house team members managing and executing all aspects of your project — development, design and construction. Instead of contracting with external firms, our experts are Opus employees who share the same objective — yours. They collaborate together sharing ideas and adding value, which is why our designs and buildings often exceed expectations. Managing the entire process also makes us uber-efficient, leading to faster completions and reduced costs without sacrificing quality. We are one team with one objective: building for you. Take a deeper look at how we do that: "The value in the design-build approach stems from Opus' ability to work as a cohesive team. Even in our early meetings, it was not just the project managers present, but the architect as well. By having all parties at the table, there was never a question about our goals or the outcomes of our meetings." Bruce Torgerson, General Manager — St. Paul Division Chicago Tube & Iron Industrial Renovation & Expansion OPUS DB3™ VS. TRADITIONAL DESIGN-BID-BUILD Opus' founder, Gerry Rauenhorst, was way ahead of his time in the 1960s when he pioneered the design-build project delivery method. Observing disconnects and tension between independently hired architects and contractors, he spearheaded the design-build approach we use today — Opus DB3. With developers, designers and project managers and field workers operating as one team, we work collaboratively to establish the guaranteed maximum price earlier than other models and even complete construction sooner. Working together from project to project, we align around your goals and can meet aggressive schedules without shortcutting or compromising the full design process. See how design-build is better: YOUR BENEFITS FROM OPUS DB3 With Opus DB3, we have the required resources and expertise for all aspects of your project — development, design and construction — and integrate all functions for meaningful collaboration from the day your project initiates until the last detail is finished. This single-source approach pays dividends for you with faster schedules, early guaranteed pricing, less risk, reduced costs, less administrative burden and better buildings. See the benefits you reap with our model. Shorter Schedules, Reduced Risk & Potential for Early Delivery Speed of delivery, without sacrificing quality, is a key attribute of our model. While delivering your project at the lowest possible cost, Opus DB3 fast-tracks timelines. In addition to reducing your risk, it can lead to early delivery and additional cost savings for your organization. "When you get into a tough situation, Opus' people have dealt with it, are accustomed to dealing with it and know how to get it done because of their history and experience." Ben Mohns, Senior Vice President Harrison Street Real Estate Capital Multiple Student Living Projects SEE THE RESULTS Our client-centric model and one-team Opus DB3 approach deliver immense value. Witness this through the lens of these successful collaborative projects: [Video Case Study] Building a Solid Relationship with Andersen Corporation Andersen “undertook something that's really unprecedented” with two major facility projects underway simultaneously. And we strengthened our relationship at the same time. Read More 365 Nicollet: Creating Delightful Experiences with Intentional Design & a Fully-Integrated Team We recently celebrated the successful completion of one of our most iconic projects to date. Located on the north end of the newly-revamped Nicollet Mall, 365 Nicollet is a model for contemporary living that is delivering a high-end experience for residents and contributing to the revitalization of downtown. Read More Driven to Deliver: Value, Budget, Aesthetics, Functionality One of those key benefits includes the ability to drive value by meeting the budget requirements that make a project happen while maintaining the design aesthetics and functionality the client wants. Read More Opus’ Integrated Approach Delivers Speed & Technical Expertise When North Star Sheets needed an aggressive schedule for delivery of an industrial building designed specifically for their unique business needs, they enlisted our team. Read More MEET THE EXPERTS Our fully-integrated team includes development, capital markets and finance; project management and construction; and architecture, engineering and interior design. With years of experience across many sectors and project types, there's not much we haven't seen or done on a project. With deep experience and innovative solutions, our experts are well respected within their areas of the industry. As thought leaders, they are often asked to speak at industry events and contribute to articles in industry-leading media outlets. Check it Out Learn more about each of our experts. Real Estate Construction Architecture & Engineering Dave Menke President & CEO Joe Downs Executive Vice President & General Manager Larry Pobuda Executive Vice President & General Manager Matt Rauenhorst Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Yungerman Senior Vice President & General Manager Phil Cattanach Vice President & General Manager Doug Swain Vice President & General Manager Ben Angelo Vice President Peter J. Conlon Vice President Sean D. Cummings Vice President Dave Everson Vice President Brett L. Hopper Vice President Dustin Slack Vice President Jason Conway Senior Director Anthony Davidson Senior Director Nick Murnane Senior Director Paul Robertson Senior Director Michael Robinson Senior Director Matthew Visnansky Senior Director Ryan Carlie Director Rita D'Agostino Director Joseph Mahoney Director Kit Bennett Senior Manager Eric Chamberlin Senior Manager Devon Coffey Senior Manager Todd Davis Senior Manager Joe Swensson Senior Manager Joe Kelley Manager Nicholas Van Sciever Manager Yianni Vrentas Manager Anna Bode Real Estate Representative Tommy Czerwinski Real Estate Representative Kristin Grace Real Estate Representative © 2021 The Opus Group. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Sign Up