Your trusted partner from pre-conception to post-launch
and every micro decision in between.
How it all started:
Laura Schonfeld brings 20 years of experience in real estate development, interior design, sustainability, and construction to Next Phase Consulting. Since founding her firm, Laura led the project strategy and owner representation of a $20M home renovation, provided due diligence for a hotel purchase, aligned stakeholders of a 190-member country financial institution for an extensive renovation, and reviewed design plans, entitlements, and construction budgets for a Florida college.
Laura was an integral part of the District Wharf ($3.6B project) development team, managing design, construction, and operational planning of multiple apartment complexes, the Pendry Hotel, and The Anthem, a 6,000-person concert venue. In addition, she worked on the masterplanning team for Wharf Phase II and was Project Director for West Falls ($400M project).
Throughout her career Laura was told she over-invested in her relationships—a critique she took as the highest compliment. With a staunchly-calm demeanor, a foundation in being over-prepared, and the uncanny ability to harmonize dozens of moving parts, Laura streamlines project strategy for commercial and residential structures alike. In a high-stakes, high-investment, high-stress environment, Laura is focused on keeping the team moving towards the ultimate project goal.
Laura received her BA from McGill University and MBA from The George Washington University.
What I value:
Save emergencies for emergencies
There is no need for a timeline, project, or scope to get out of control. I pride myself on being on-time, exceptionally organized, and incredibly reliable.
Over-invest in
relationships
It’s in my nature to be friendly and help owners and stakeholders alike enjoy the experience. My deep-seeded connections ensure my contacts pick up the phone to keep a project on schedule.
Always keep the client’s interests at heart.
It is my job to keep all team members aligned through every step in the process. But through every decision, I keep the client’s interest at heart—no biases, no exceptions.