David Stafford, Principal

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

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“ 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

“ 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

“ 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

“ 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

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

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

“ CM’s traditionally see their role as finding a responsible party to point the finger at when issues arise. In a refreshing change, Searock + Stafford CM focus their efforts on anticipating problems, thereby preventing them from occurring in the first place. This is what I need. ”

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

“ 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

“ 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 Searock Stafford CM and David we have found a trusted advisor and relentless advocate for our success. ”

Mott SmithCivic Enterprise Development LLC

“ 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