About Milstead & Associates

History

Milstead, a leader in the building construction management industry since 1980, serves the Pacific Northwest from our main headquarters in Clackamas, Oregon. Our clients choose us because our experts prevent problems, minimize risk, eliminate surprises and protect their best interests.

Milstead’s reputation for being a company of great integrity and ethics is as important as any asset we own. That reputation is the result of concerted effort by our founder and subsequent employees promoting a culture for morals and compliance. Our accomplishments are validated by our successful management of more than 3 billion dollars of construction projects and is evident in the knowledge, value and satisfaction we provide our clients.

Milstead was founded by Jerry Milstead to help health care owners with the expansion of their facilities. Jerry is one of the six original members of the Public Contract Coalition and has served on the committee that developed the CM/GC White Paper and Best Practices Guide for CM/GC.

The service standards of the company strongly reflect Jerry’s 40 years of hands-on experience, broad knowledge and unparalleled diversity in managing new construction and renovation. Milstead believes strongly in “Owner Representation” which means taking necessary steps to contain costs, unlike a general contractor who actually makes more money as project costs increase.

Environmental Stewardship

Milstead is dedicated to environmental stewardship and sustainability, addressing a wide range of issues that help the environment while also improving economic profitability. We assist clients in achieving their sustainability goals by developing customized programs that meet individual design needs and requirements. We strive to integrate as many program criteria and sustainable technologies into the base of design to limit the effort and expense in promoting green construction.

Leadership

Milstead brings together a specialized team of individuals with diversified expertise spanning all aspects of building construction management. Our approach is unique to the business and is a result of our company’s size and family-like atmosphere. It enables us to share valuable resources to produce enhanced Owner representative services to our clients.

Ken Andrews, Operations Manager

Ken’s 40 years experience, largely as a general contractor, enables him to anticipate problems before they occur. He has a keen ability to sense harmony or unbalance at the work site, recognizing potential issues and addressing them proactively. Ken is motivated to find the right product for the right application – and recommends more appropriate options to eliminate troubles down the road. An excellent estimator, Ken keeps close tabs on daily fluctuating prices on building materials and contractor rates, so he knows when prices are unfair and pushes back when necessary, saving the owner significant time and money.

Diane Kelley, Architectural Translator

Diane possesses an in-depth understanding of architectural design and building component applications. She pays special attention to visual details to ensure uncompromised beauty in design. Diane takes the time to discuss the small details with owners, educate them on what materials the architect is recommending and suggest substitutions when necessary to prevent building and material failure. She routinely saves owners money by removing frivolous add-ons that drive up the cost of labor and materials.