Our Team

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Welcome to Consultivo

At Consultivo, we leverage the extensive experience of our founder, Ruben Rodriguez, to provide unparalleled advisory, expert witness, and owner’s representation services in the commercial construction and development industry. With over thirty-five years of hands-on experience in project management, operations, and business development, Ruben's expertise is a valuable asset to any project or team.

Our Expertise

Advisory Services

Ruben Rodriguez's extensive background in leading complex projects from pre-development through construction phases ensures that our clients receive top-tier advisory services. His leadership has guided prestigious institutional clients, including the Securities Commission of Malaysia, the Bank of England, and London financial institutions. Ruben's strategic insights and operational acumen have been pivotal in the successful completion of projects such as the University of Texas Blanton Museum of Fine Art, South Side on Lamar in Dallas, TX, and the innovative Inland Surf Park in Austin, TX.

Our advisory services cover a broad spectrum of areas including:

• Project Management and Coordination: Ruben has a proven track record in CM Agency (owner’s rep.), Construction Management (CMAR), Project Management, Design/Build, Management Contracting, and General Contracting. His expertise ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Operational Excellence: From P&L responsibility and risk management to implementing robust policies, procedures, and controls, Ruben's operational leadership transforms start-ups into industry leaders and enhances the market position of established firms.
• Client Development and Relationship Management: Ruben's negotiation skills and understanding of cultural and corporate nuances foster strong client relationships, as evidenced by his work with major multinational concerns such as Hilton Hotels, Chase Manhattan Bank, and the Securities Commission.

Expert Witness Services

Ruben's comprehensive knowledge and experience also position him as a sought-after expert witness. His technical expertise spans scheduling, monitoring, planning, procurement, negotiating, training, quality control, logistics, and leadership. This extensive skill set allows him to provide credible, insightful testimony and analysis in legal disputes and regulatory matters.

• Technical Analysis and Testimony: With a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach, Ruben delivers thorough and accurate expert witness reports and testimonies, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality controls in legal contexts.
• Problem Resolution and Conflict Avoidance: Ruben's ability to quickly assess situations and resolve core problems ensures that potential obstacles are mitigated before they become significant issues, providing invaluable support in contentious situations.

Owner's Representation

As an Owner’s Representative, Ruben Rodriguez excels in advocating for the owner's best interests throughout every phase of the project. His on-site leadership ensures seamless coordination between the project management team, design team, construction managers, contractors, and all stakeholders. This role is crucial for maintaining project integrity, schedule, and budget while ensuring that the owner's vision and requirements are fully realized.

• Leadership and Coordination: Ruben leads the project management team of the owner’s resources, design team, CM, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring all parties work collaboratively towards common goals.
• Pre-Development and Pre-Construction Expertise: His guidance during these critical phases lays a solid foundation for successful project execution, minimizing risks and optimizing resources.
• Institutional Client Experience: Ruben’s experience with high-profile clients like the Securities Commission of Malaysia, Bank of England, and London financial institutions underscores his capability to manage large, complex projects with meticulous attention to detail.

Why Choose Consultivo?

At Consultivo, our mission is to add value to your projects and teams by delivering expert advisory, owner’s representation, and witness services backed by decades of industry experience. Whether you need strategic guidance to navigate complex projects, a reliable owner’s representative to ensure your interests are protected, or an authoritative expert witness to support your case, Consultivo is here to provide the expertise you need for success.

Contact Us

Ready to take your project to the next level? Contact Consultivo today to learn how our advisory, owner’s representation, and expert witness services can benefit your organization.

Grand Hyatt San Antonio, TX.  Convention H.Q. hotel and expansion $145m 1000 guest room hotel including -80 condos in a 1,000,000 gsf development comprising of 5 levels of below grade parking and extensive meeting facilities. Design-Build project

Jack S. Blanton Museum of Fine Art (phase 1)– Austin, TX $50m, 105,000 gsf museum being constructed on the University of Texas campus, directly across from the State Capitol Building. CMAR project.

Hilton Convention HQ Hotel Development – Austin, TX $177m, 31-story, four-star convention center  headquarters hotel, with residential and retail components in downtown development, Design Build project.

AMD – Micro-Chip Fabrication – Austin,  TX Client representative dealing with cleanroom construction protocol and procedures.

South Side on Lamar Loft Conversion Project – Dallas, TX $50m conversion and renovation of the historic Sears catalogue warehouse into 456 loft style apartments, including roof-top swimming pool, retail and commercial areas. CMAR project.. 

Wet Pharmaceutical Lab and Cleanroom expansion – Waco, TX $6.5m addition of 100 Class 2 clean rooms, approximately 32,000 gsf. added new labs and production area to an existing operation.  Design Bid Build project. 

Sports Stadium Complex – Waco, TX. $13m, 10,000-seat football stadium for Waco I.S.D. fast-track showcase project with six-story press box, offices, four concession stands, and softball and baseball complexes.  Design, Bid, Build project.

Commercial  class A office Project – Mexico City,  Mexico $139m, 55-story office development with four basement levels in downtown financial district. High-quality, class A building with phased hand-over to client and prospective tenants. Owner’s rep. as project Director.

City Center Development – London, UK. $222m,  Owner's construction management representative dealing with design reviews, feasibility studies, scheduling and constructability presentations, scope issues and buy-out, environmental issues, and hazardous substance abatement.

Chase Manhattan Bank – Corporate Offices Major refurbishment of 11-story twin towers, upgrading to a high standard of finishes and MEP services including a new computer room, dealer’s area, cafeteria, vault, UPS, executive offices, elevators and MIS/IT & BMS systems. Work carried out in 32 phased hand-over and decanting from one tower to completed tower, building in occupancy throughout.

Provided high-quality refurbishment and dealer’s room provisions as Project Manager and Division Manager for:-Bank of Scotland,  Bank of Lavoro,   Bank of America,  Dai Ichikango Bank,  Union Bank of Switzerland,  Bank of Ireland, Bank of Nova Scotia,  M W Marshal Bank,  L.I.F.F.E. (London International Finance Futures Exchange),  Midland Bank, Lloyds Bank,  Stock Exchange

Piccadilly Theater- Structural alterations and facilities upgrade to a historic downtown building. Complete finishes upgrade and installation of 90’ oval remote controlled movable acoustic ceiling.

Duke of York Theater- Major structural alterations and upgrade to include new back-of-house facilities and new recording studio. This 150-year-old building in the heart of downtown theatre district needed major changes to provide a world-class theatre, including removal of existing cast iron columns to facilitate a better seating arrangement. High quality finishes and repairs and restoration to antique fixtures including  fibrous plaster and gilt work to match historic .

Hilton Hotels – Park Lane Major remodeling of 22 floors of hotel suites, including new main foyer, restaurants and kitchen areas.

Dorchester Hotel New restaurant, kitchen and bar areas, together with additional meeting room and conference facilities to complement this five-star hotel.

Grosvenor House Hotel Renovation and upgrade of five-star hotel including new MEP, 11 elevators, three (3) restaurants, 2 kitchens, foyer, suites, convention facilities external and internal structural alterations.

Headquarters Building – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Construction of new 1,000,000 gsf office building and convention center, including lecture theatres, audio/visual rooms, executive offices for the Securities Commission. This project was constructed as a fast-track top down method for the erection of five (5) basements and 7 levels above under an atrium environment on a valley site with the need to divert a stream during construction. 

No.6 Lime Street – Historic City Offices High profile, high-quality, structurally complex project on very restricted size site in a busy downtown street. The redevelopment of the Victorian and Georgian buildings in a historic section of the City included the façade retention and complete demolition behind two buildings, the introduction of a new structural steel frame and brick enclosure to provide new offices and retail facility. Work was further complicated by the requirement to facilitate the two-basement excavation of a Roman archeological site by the Museum as part of an important investigation of ancient London. 

City Offices – 66 Cannon – Bank Dealers Rooms & Offices. High quality office finish-out of 7 floors, including alterations to and upgrading of HVAC, electrical and all facilities. Included new computer room and security room.

City Offices – Moor House – Bank Dealer’s Facility. Remodeling of 2 floors in high-rise office development of new dealers room facilities in occupied building. High IT/BMS content.

St. Thomas Hospital Upgrade of all services and logistics, including the addition of new recovery wing, two floors. Redecoration throughout interior and exterior. All work carried out during ongoing occupancy.

Mincing Lane – Major Town Center Redevelop ment,$222m. Staff extension to client development team for construction management input on feasibility studies, programming and presentations during the planning and establishment stages.11-floor complete demolition of existing buildings spanning 4 city blocks. 3 new basements; complex construction of new 8-story office and retail facilities.  value. International Finance Futures Exchange (Stock Exchange) High-profile, fast-track project to provide a new Stock Exchange facility within an historic building. This was a temporary “building within a building” providing galleried viewers facilities to the dealers floor. The project was built completely in isolation to existing building on raised pads etc. The facility was test bed for the establishment in City of this new financial exchange. The building was removed after 12 months successful operation and a new large multi-million dollar building commissioned by client.

 City Offices – Albemarle Street spec. office high-profile redevelopment, complex structural alteration to retain historically listed terracotta clad façade and construct new reinforced concrete and steel frame building within. New pier foundations. High quality finishes, new HVAC, Electrical, Fire Precaution services to provide 8 floor office facilities and 3 new elevators, including the addition of a 2 new floors (7&8) and mansard roof.

City Offices – Sicilian Avenue.  Extension upward of new story and roof structure. Underpinning and additional foundations. Two (2) new elevators, MEP upgrade, with occupied retail premises below construction redevelopment. .

Victoria Bus Terminal Office  Upgrading of existing offices plus construction of new five-story office block, and 2 floor extension to existing offices. New MEP services throughout. Major bus terminal in uninterrupted operation.

City Offices –Export House – Major City Center Redevelopment Three, 11-story office blocks, new elevators, new HVAC including complete replacement of all facades and extension to floor plate outwards to accommodate new services etc., in vertical chase.

Recording Studio & Offices – Redevelopment high profile, high-quality refurbishment of terraced building for  Paul McCartney Productions.

 An accomplished Architect and leader with 30 years of architectural experience designing public buildings and projects that transform cities throughout the country. With a broad history of project experience and a foundation of creative thinking, he works collaboratively with the entire team, bringing his unique advisory skills in leading public clients through complex projects from feasibility stage to successful completion.

Member of the American Institute of Architects

Licensed Architect (NCARB) in Kansas, New York, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas 

San Diego, CA. Convention center expansion / renovation study.

Kansa City, MO. Convention Center destination master plan.

Las Vegas, NV. Global business district master plan, Convention center renovation and expansion.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Convention center renovation and expansion.

Los Angeles, CA. Convention center expansion master plan.

San Jose, CA. Convention center master plan.

Santa Clara, CA. Convention center grand ballroom / convention center expansion and renovation.

Orlando, FL. Convention center renovation and expansion.

Denver, CO. Convention center renovation and expansion.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, NewScotia Convention center.

Albany, NY. Convention center.

Saratoga Springs, NY. Convention center renovation and expansion.

Las Cruces, NM. New Convention center.

Salt Lake City, UT. Convention center master plan.

San Antonio, TX. Convention center master plan.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Convention center master plan.

Memphis, TN. Convention center master plan.

Court House, School Districts, Governmental .