Making a major change to your home can be exciting and rewarding. It can also seem overwhelming. There are many ways to approach a remodeling project. Some of the most common are DIY or hiring a handyman, jack of all trades, or general contractor. For larger, more complex projects there are two options – hire an architect and/or designer and then a general contractor or hire a Design-Build remodeling firm.
Over 30 years ago when George created The Cleary Company, he used the general contractor model of remodeling by facilitating all of the sales, estimating, budgets, scope of work, and contract writing himself. In 2009, to best serve his clients he added design to the company’s services transforming it into a design-build remodeling firm. The success and growth of The Cleary Company was outpacing George’s capacity to do it all and in 2015 he hired the company’s first Project Developer.
What does a Project Developer do?
The simple answer is sales! The Project Developer(PD) is the initial face of The Cleary Company. Their job is to support you through the entire home remodeling process. They must continually communicate with our clients throughout all phases of their project. Think of them as the quarterback for your remodeling project.
Think of them as the quarterback for your remodeling project. At many design-build remodeling companies, like The Cleary Company, Project Developers have design or estimating backgrounds, and some have both! Like Betsy Burton, who earned a BS in Interior Design from Miami University, in Oxford, OH. With over 35+ years of experience in the industry, she’s done it all from project management and interior architecture to consulting before joining our Team in 2024 in the Project Developer role.
Duties for the Project Developer/Salesperson varies from company to company but at The Cleary Company our PDs:
- Engage with clients throughout their project, start to finish.
- Collaborate with Designers & Project Consultants on planning of projects.
- Create budgets and scopes of work for their projects.
- Coordinate all pre-construction project meetings.
- Write & present contracts.
Project Developer Q&A
What is their role?
To ensure the project you’ve been dreaming about is brought to life through our Design-Build Team. I really listen to your wants and needs, get all of your ideas on paper and create a plan that gives you the best experience for your project.
What should homeowners know before hiring TCC?
Collaboration, transparency and trust are important in remodeling. Hiring the right remodeler is key to your project’s success. Our Design-Build process is an important key to our success and our goal for your project – on time, on budget and raving fan.
Trust the process and have a little fun with the design! Remodeling isn’t perfect but we are here for you from start to finish and beyond.
What homeowners should discover during the development of their project?
- How your home can function better by adjusting the flow of your space.
- Communicating what is (or not) possible in your vision for your home.
- How pricing can sometimes vary after bids and quotes are submitted.
- Why TCC sets expectations early and often.
- Schedule and pricing are not guaranteed, but we always do our best to be on time & on budget.
- Communication during development and into construction is important.
- Understanding your problems with your existing spaces helps to create a design & scope of work to improve your home life.
- Communication is key.
- Decisiveness can move the process of your project along.
Why should prospective clients choose The Cleary Company?
Our collaborative Design-Build process is all under one roof! Do you want less stress? Our Team handles it all from designs, to permitting, to scope & budget, and all the way through the completion of construction. You are supported throughout the entire process from start to finish.
Our Team finds creative solutions for your remodeling project to help you live better in your home. We use a collaborative team approach to each project. If our Team is a good fit and you desire to experience our Design-Build process for your remodel, we’re the right remodeler for all your home remodeling projects. We stand by our work.
Ready to Remodel your home?
Relationships and collaboration are important to our Team’s success. We live and love the details! If a remodeling project is in your future, we’d love the opportunity to show you what we can do for you and have our Project Developer help you through the whole process.
Contact us today to get started! Call 614-459-4000 or visit our website to get connected with our Client Relations Coordinator.