DOWEK CONSULTING

Project Management. Construction. Business Development. Operations.

From Concept to Completion.

We help business owners, property owners, and organizations plan, coordinate, and execute projects across multiple industries.

Founder
Efri Dowek
Experience
24 years
Focus
Getting the job done

Any project. Anywhere. Even the ones that look impossible.

Some clients need help starting a project. Others have one that is delayed, over budget, poorly organized, or stuck.

We step in, understand the situation, establish priorities, coordinate the people involved, and move the project forward. You hire one experienced point of accountability instead of coordinating ten different people. We don't simply provide recommendations. We help implement them.

24 years managing operations, businesses, and complex projects
1 to 100 apartments renovated in a single project
200,000+ square feet developed at a single facility

Our Services

One company. Multiple industries. One focus: getting the job done.

Residential Renovations & Construction Management

From one apartment to 100. We keep budgets under control and contractors accountable.

  • Apartment, condo, townhouse, and home renovations
  • Multi-unit renovation programs
  • Contractor sourcing and bid comparisons
  • Budgets, schedules, and site supervision
  • Furniture sourcing and furnishing for landlords nationwide

Commercial Construction, Buildings & Development

Working on behalf of owners from planning through completion.

  • Retail, office, and warehouse build-outs
  • Tenant improvements and building conversions
  • Industrial property development
  • Architect, engineer, and contractor coordination
  • Fire and water damage restoration coordination

Building Departments, Permits & Property Issues

We organize the process and follow up until the matter is resolved. New York City and surrounding markets.

  • NYC Department of Buildings coordination
  • Violations and open permits
  • Inspection scheduling and follow-up
  • Certificate of Occupancy and stop-work issues
  • Work with licensed architects, engineers, and expeditors

Real Estate, Property & Facility Consulting

Helping owners and investors evaluate and manage real estate projects.

  • Commercial and industrial property searches
  • Acquisition and due diligence coordination
  • Commercial lease negotiation support
  • Facility relocation and expansion
  • Property development planning

Business Consulting, Development & Operations

We identify problems, develop practical solutions, and implement them.

  • New businesses, branches, and locations
  • Acquisition evaluation and integration
  • Restructuring and cost reduction
  • Recruiting, training, claims, and customer service
  • Vendor and contract negotiations

Transportation, Logistics & Complex Coordination

Cross country and around the world. Commercial, residential, corporate, military, and government.

  • National and international transportation projects
  • Commercial and corporate relocations
  • Military and government logistics
  • Carrier sourcing and contract negotiations
  • Warehouse, storage, and distribution

Government Contracting, Bidding & Procurement

From finding the opportunity to performing the awarded contract.

  • Federal, state, and local bid research
  • Solicitation reviews and qualification
  • RFP and RFQ preparation
  • Bid pricing and cost development
  • Subcontractor sourcing and contract performance

Special Projects, Problem Solving & Owner Representation

For the unusual, complicated, urgent, or time-sensitive assignment.

  • Taking over delayed or stuck projects
  • Owner representation
  • Insurance-related restoration work
  • Business startups and relocations
  • Private events and event logistics

Have a Project That Needs to Get Done?

  • "My renovation is taking too long."
  • "I need someone to manage my contractors."
  • "I have an issue with the Building Department."
  • "I want to renovate a property but don't know where to start."
  • "I need to open a new business location."
  • "I have a warehouse or commercial building that needs work."
  • "I need help negotiating with vendors."
  • "I want to expand my business."
  • "I need someone to oversee a complicated logistics project."
  • "I want to pursue government contracts."
  • "I have a project involving too many people and no one is taking responsibility."
  • "I need someone experienced to take over and get things moving."

DOWEK Consulting helps you organize the process, identify the next steps, coordinate the right people, and manage the project through completion.

Discuss Your Project

Featured Projects

Selected work.

99 Evergreen

Real Estate & Development
Newark, NJ | 2004 to 2019

Found and negotiated the purchase of an eight-acre warehouse. Directed the renovation and expansion, set up a self-storage business on site, and negotiated the sale.

  • 100,000 to 200,000+ sq ft
  • $7M in renovation and improvements
  • $36M sale

South Bronx Warehouse

Industrial Development
Bronx, NY | 2019 to present

Found and negotiated the acquisition and managed the renovation. Led architects and engineers to an approved NYC Department of Buildings plan for a new logistics center, and ran contractor bidding.

  • $11M acquisition
  • $1M renovation budget
  • 160,000 sq ft logistics center approved

The Box Store

Retail Launch & Construction
Flatiron, New York, NY | 2020 to present

Built a retail concept from the ground up. Site selection, lease negotiation, design, construction, hiring, training, products, and e-commerce.

  • 7,000 sq ft retail space
  • Led designers and architects
  • Full construction lifecycle

555 Associates

Commercial Building & Renovation
New York, NY | 2006 to 2013

Managed a commercial building with 12 tenants through renovation, refinancing, and sale.

  • $3M renovation
  • $15M refinancing
  • $27M sale

National Business Unit

Business Development & Expansion
United States | 2021 to present

Built a new business unit and a national coordination system connecting sales, operators, partners, and customers across markets.

  • $3M in annual revenue
  • Expansion plans and operating procedures

West Coast Operations

Operations & Government Contracting
Los Angeles and San Francisco | 2017 to present

Led two branches: people, sales, logistics, and company facilities. Established a government and military account and oversaw its operations and finances.

  • 60+ employees
  • 15% sales growth year over year
  • Facilities over 100,000 sq ft

[MORE CASE STUDIES TO ADD: apartment renovations, furnishing projects, government bids]

About the Founder

Efri Dowek

Efri Dowek founded DOWEK Consulting after more than 24 years managing operations, developing businesses, and executing complex projects.

He has worked directly with business owners and senior leadership, taking responsibility for complicated assignments involving multiple departments, contractors, vendors, and outside professionals. His work spans construction and renovation, commercial facilities, property acquisitions and leases, new business locations, national vendor networks, large operations, and government opportunities.

He is comfortable working with executives and investors, but equally comfortable walking a construction site, meeting with contractors, or coordinating logistics. His approach is practical, organized, and hands-on.

He takes responsibility for moving projects forward.

  • Construction
  • Real estate
  • Business operations
  • Acquisitions
  • Logistics
  • Government contracting

How We Work

Five steps. Every project.

  1. 1

    Understand

    We meet with the client, review the project, identify the objectives, and understand the challenges.

  2. 2

    Evaluate

    We review the budget, timeline, resources, existing agreements, and outstanding requirements.

  3. 3

    Plan

    We establish priorities, identify the necessary professionals, and create an actionable plan.

  4. 4

    Execute

    We coordinate contractors, vendors, and professionals while managing schedules, budgets, and progress.

  5. 5

    Deliver

    We track outstanding issues, resolve complications, and work toward completing the project.

Contact

Have a project in mind?

Let's discuss your goals and how DOWEK Consulting can help.

dowek.consulting@gmail.com [PHONE NUMBER]