Educational & Institutional

Obsidian has decades of experience in Institutional Properties. We’ve built and operated Educational and Childcare Facilities including Newborn Nurseries & Daycares, Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 Schools, University Level and Adult Education Facilities. We’re experienced in multisite, co-location, testing facilities, and performance spaces.

We’ve built Community & Cultural Facilities ranging from 5 person conference rooms to 4,000 seat Auditoriums and Conference & Event Centers. 

At Obsidian, we endeavor to support our clients by specializing in Property & Operations  Management, allowing our clients to focus on the core competencies of their businesses. 

Real Estate Strategy

Obsidian’s Capital Development Specialists,  Licensed Real Estate Brokerage, and Property Finance Experts ensure that you’re getting the most out of your current arrangement and that you’re well-positioned for your next phase. We will work with you to design a roadmap for your needs for today, next year, the next 5 years and beyond. Obsidian will analyze your finances and build a S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound)  Master Plan to make sure you’re fiscally preparing for your organizations changing Real Estate needs.

Project Management

As experts in institutional  and educational construction, Obsidian will completely own the construction process as your representative. Working with you from conception through the bid process, permitting, active construction, cash-flow forecasting, straight through completion and close-out. We will bring the full force of our experience to projects of every size and complexity to make sure you’re ready to operate and fully compliant with all applicable codes and regulations.

Property Operations

Encompassing Housekeeping, Repair & Maintenance, Engineering, Security, and even Food Service solutions, Obsidian has a proven track record of achieving seamless operational excellence - at significant savings -  for non-profit, educational and institutional entities. This is accomplished by combining our extensive experience with critical analysis of your unique organizational position and requirements. We have a proven track record for developing innovative solutions and methods to provide institutions with superior Property Operations Systems.

Navigating A Changing Landscape

As School Choice & Universal Pre-K gain local and national support, Early Childhood and Charter Schools have dramatically increased in prevalence. Unlike traditional public schools, these systems are designed to  experience significant growth. Obsidian is experienced in all types of set-ups including co-location and transitional facilities. Obsidian is here to support your organization’s growth with initiatives tied to your goals and institutional benchmarks.

Aggressive Real Estate markets, intricate financing agreements, Codes, Laws & Regulations from multiple agencies at various levels of government, expensive & complex construction projects… These are challenges that you don’t have to handle alone. With decades of experience including hundreds of millions of dollars in construction projects and real estate transactions, Obsidian will partner with you to achieve your objectives and help secure your organization’s future.