Owner Project Requirements (OPR) can be a game-changer when it comes to delivering successful projects on time and within budget. By defining stakeholder needs early, teams reduce risks, cut costs, and align more effectively around shared goals.
OPR refers to the clear documentation of a project's functional requirements, expected use, goals, performance standards, and stakeholder input. According to ASHRAE, an OPR outlines project expectations and guides all decisions—from design to delivery.
This process includes input from Owners, Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers, and end-users such as patients, operators, and maintenance teams. Omitting this step can lead to missed expectations, costly change orders, and dissatisfied stakeholders.
Successful OPR development ensures that all parties—patients, operators, maintenance staff, educators, and leadership—have a voice. When stakeholders contribute early, their needs are integrated into the project from the beginning. This leads to streamlined construction, fewer errors, and a better final product.
Implementing an OPR upfront can lead to significant cost savings. Smaller projects might save $20K–$25K, while multi-million dollar projects could see savings in the millions. This strategic step reduces rework and prevents late-stage surprises.
The OPR keeps all decision-makers aligned, reducing misunderstandings and change orders. It creates a unified vision for the project and serves as a reference document throughout planning, design, and construction phases.
Unlike traditional commissioning firms, Pintail Solutions acts as an integrated part of your team. Our Owner’s Representatives go beyond technical input—they listen to your operational needs. We focus on understanding how each space functions day-to-day and what makes it efficient, clean, and comfortable for everyone who uses it.
Effective Owner’s Representatives don’t stand outside the project. They work side-by-side with clients, ensuring all goals are met and every detail is considered.
With over 20 years of experience and more than $150 million in completed projects, our team has the industry knowledge and operational expertise to bridge gaps others might overlook.
Wes Pooler is Pintail Solutions’ Vice President of Facilities Services and offers over 20 years of experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. As a seasoned healthcare executive, he has overseen projects totaling more than $150 million and served as the Operations Section Chief during the early COVID-19 pandemic response.
Contact: Wes Pooler | VP of Facilities Services | [email protected] | tel: 207.660.5352
Jason Bork is the President and Founder of Pintail Solutions, a management advisory firm helping organizations drive partner growth and deploy new business strategies. He also serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation, where he advances initiatives that accelerate Alzheimer’s research. With more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience across R&D, project and alliance management, and client services, Jason has led global teams of nearly 400 people and guided organizations through transformative change. A graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, he is known for his integrity-driven leadership, collaborative style, and passion for mentoring future leaders.
Pintail Solutions is a niche management advisory firm focused on enabling overall project and portfolio delivery, developing and deploying new business strategies, and delivering construction projects across life science organizations.
