Searock + Stafford CM is a Construction Management and Cost Consulting firm

Our purpose is to deliver building projects that exceed client expectations. We manage project design, construction, schedule, quality and cost.

Founded in 2013, by partners and long-time colleagues David Stafford, Jeff Searock and Steve Searock, the company is focused on delivering outstanding service and technical expertise to clients in Los Angeles and throughout California through our core values of accountability, client advocacy, honesty and diligence.

Jeff Searock, LEED AP, Principal

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Jeff’s 19 year career in the construction industry has been focused on Construction Management, Owner’s Representation and Cost Consulting. He has worked on public and private projects in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area in the education, healthcare, mixed use, retail, tenant improvement, and infrastructure sectors. Some of Jeff’s project highlights include site and infrastructure work at the UCSF Mission Bay campus, the Webb School’s master plan implementation, the Village Walk in Tarzana and cost consulting and project risk analysis for Cathedral Hill and St. Luke’s Hospitals in San Francisco.

In addition to his extensive project and construction management experience, Jeff is our cost consulting and estimating expert. His commitment to client advocacy together with his ability to identify and eliminate project risk defines him as a team member who adds value through leadership and accountability.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

David Stafford, Principal

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David has over 30 years of construction experience, focused almost exclusively in the greater Los Angeles area. He has specialized in working with private institutions, providing perceptive leadership, insight and fiduciary management for clients that often have limited funds. David’s project highlights include all phases of construction for the Skirball Cultural Center, Phase 1 of the Westmont College Master Plan, construction of Milken Community High School and Yeshiva High School for Boys.

David is an expert at construction contract development and negotiation, project budget development, schedule management and design management. He provides owners with the analysis and tools they need to make informed project decisions, in view of both short term project goals and long term institutional success.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, UC Davis

Steve Searock, Principal

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Steve has spent the majority of his 15 year career working as a Construction Manager and Owner’s Representative on marquee projects throughout Southern California. Some of his project highlights include the renovation of the historic Wilshire Boulevard Temple, implementation of Phase 1 of the Westmont College Master Plan in Santa Barbara, the seismic upgrade and renovation of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Ennis House and multiple projects on the 20th Century Fox studio lot.

In addition to being our historic building expert, Steve excels at delivering challenging projects in campus environments where limiting disruption to ongoing operations is critical. His exceptional technical ability coupled with his unparalleled commitment to client service define him as a team player, problem solver and a leader.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California State University, Chico

Alex Grosjean, Project Manager

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Alex Grosjean has applied his finance background to construction management, supporting projects with his leadership, organizational and technical skills. During his 5 years at Searock Stafford CM, Inc., Alex has successfully overseen many projects, treating clients and their projects as if they were his own. Alex has experience in both pre-construction and construction, including budget and schedule development and management, cost estimating, organization of and participation in the planning, design, entitlement process, construction administration and owner move-in and project closeout.

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Brett Ivey, Senior Project Manager

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Brett has over 16 years of construction management experience where he has effectively and inﬂuentially contributed to the success of many significant and flagship projects throughout the Greater Los Angeles region. His extensive project knowledge in adaptive re-use, historical preservation, high-end retail, hospitality, class A office space, as well as entertainment and theme park attractions have provided him a broad spectrum of professional expertise. Brett sets the framework for identifying, understanding and managing project specific risks and uncertainties. His commitment to successful project delivery and his accountability for budget control and schedule adherence provides exceptional client representation from a project’s inception through successful and timely completion.

Brett’s proven leadership and ability to foster a collaborative work environment are shown in his management approach. He is focused on motivating the project team, building trust, and improving efficiencies through proper coordination. Brett’s attention to detail and appreciation for quality workmanship are unsurpassed. His proactive problem solving capabilities will assure all owner and agency requirements are achieved throughout the pre-construction, design, and construction phases.

Education: Integrated Project Management from Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 2016
Bachelor of Science Construction Management from California State University Chico in 2001

Brian Galloway, Assistant Project Manager

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Brian has five years of experience in project management, including residential, hospitality and historic renovation projects. Brian is a design minded professional who provides clients with strong communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Minor Sustainability Studies, University of Maryland- College Park

Nicole Grover, Assistant Project Manager

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What Our Clients Are Saying

“ Having done this for a lot of years both in this capacity and with my own projects you guys were far and away the best I ever encountered and or worked with. Knowledge, experience, organizational skills, follow through, everything was always done well. ”

Michael SchauFormer Board Member, Wilshire Boulevard Temple

“ It is rare and refreshing to find a business partner who measures their own success by the level of success their client achieves. They are our consultant, confidante, helper, facilitator and friend. ”

Janet K. PeddyDirector of Finance, Planning and Operations, The Webb Schools

“ During the three years I have worked with David Stafford as our Owner’s rep he has been attentive to our needs, conscientious, meticulous and highly effective in both individual and group settings. ”

Robert Kirschner VP & Director of Exhibitions, Skirball Cultural Center

“ If you need to explain to your CM what your requirements are, then it’s time to engage a company who understands and sees things from the Owner’s perspective. Searock + Stafford CM gets it. ”

Bryan GordonPacific Equity Properties, Inc.

“ In you the Skirball was fortunate to find a consummate professional, a calm voice a steady hand, a conscientious and dedicated partner in every stage of the planning and building. ”

Dr. Uri HerscherPresident, Skirball Cultural Center

“ If you need to explain to your CM what your requirements are, then it’s time to engage a company who understands and sees things from the Owner’s perspective. Searock + Stafford CM gets it. ”

Bryan GordonPacific Equity Properties, Inc.

“ Steve and his team worked closely with the College to the point that they were considered college employees by many Westmont staff. ”

Randy JonesDirector of Campus Planning, Westmont College

“ You have been the linchpin that held together client and contractor, project and budget, architect and engineer, plan and permit and on and on.”

Dr. Uri HerscherPresident, Skirball Cultural Center

“ Searock + Stafford CM were fair and effective advocates for us when there were problems or overages, maintained an excellent relationship with the GC throughout the process, and helped shepherd this phase of the project to completion on time and under budget.”

John AmussenChief Operating and Financial Officer, Milken Community Schools

“ If you need help these are the people you should meet. I can say with certainty that we have been successful because of them. ”