Our Services

JenkinsGavin is a Development Management Firm Offering a Full Spectrum of Services

Planning & Entitlements

JenkinsGavin works closely with clients to develop a strategic vision that fulfills a project’s highest potential within the physical and regulatory constraints of the land. We are committed to helping clients achieve an outcome that is compliant with land use regulations, congruent with local government planning, and profitable for short- and long-term development objectives.

Due Diligence

Due diligence is a thorough process that includes review and consideration of every aspect of a proposed real estate purchase. Our expertise in the field of real estate development, and our comprehensive knowledge of land use regulations, serve to expedite the due diligence process and support an informed purchase decision.

Feasibility Analysis

JenkinsGavin expertly investigates and evaluates a proposed development venture’s opportunities, limitations, and prospects for success. Our comprehensive reports and personal consultations empower clients to embark on a project with a clear understanding of its scope and potential.

Community Process Facilitation

Successfully navigating stakeholder engagement is a key factor in the entitlement process. JenkinsGavin expertly organizes and facilitates all aspects of neighborhood meetings and public hearing presentations. In order to achieve a win-win result, we strive to anticipate, hear, and address the concerns of the community and committee members, while advocating strongly for the client’s interests.

Project /Construction Management and Owner’s Representation

JenkinsGavin serves as a client advocate throughout a project’s planning and construction process.

Ensure the project stays on schedule and within the set budgetary parameters.
Respond quickly to the changing needs of the client.
Mediate interaction among the client, builder, architect, and subcontractors.
Maintain required quality standards.
Ensure compliance with government codes and requirements.
Oversee and approve all contracts, pay applications, and change orders.
Resolve issues that arise using a balanced, solution-oriented approach.

Architectural & Site Design

JenkinsGavin offers visionary expertise in site planning and architectural design. Colleen and Jennifer work collaboratively with the client and consultant team to develop a project’s design vision in the context of regulatory, budgetary, and market realities to ensure that a project’s design is achievable in all respects.

Expert Witness Services

When expert testimony is required, JenkinsGavin serves as an indispensable resource and discerning advocate in a variety of disciplines. Jennifer and Colleen bring nearly 50 years of combined experience in land planning, real estate development, architecture, design, and construction management to the stand for issues related to zoning, land planning, design, and construction.

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Meet our Experienced Team

Jennifer L. Jenkins

Principal

Jennifer holds a degree in International Business from the University of Texas at Austin. A career in mortgage finance led her to a position as Vice President of a regional construction and development firm, and later, taking the helm of her own land use consulting firm. At JenkinsGavin, Jennifer makes key planning, management and entitlement contributions to many high profile real estate developments. She is President of the Board of the Regional Development Corporation and serves on the Board of the Santa Fe Railyard Park Conservancy.

Colleen C. Gavin, NCARB

Principal

Colleen brings to JenkinsGavin a unique combination of architectural, development, and construction management expertise. An undergraduate Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Oregon led to a career as a Project Architect in Santa Fe, where she designed projects throughout the southwest, New York, and Costa Rica. Colleen brings her architectural, development, and construction management expertise to a diverse collection of development projects. Colleen has been an NCARB Certified Architect and a New Mexico Licensed Architect since 1997.

Lisa Gavioli

Senior Project Manager

Lisa holds dual Masters degrees in Anthropology from the University of Arizona and in Community and Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico, where she also received a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation and Regionalism. Lisa has worked in the development world since 2004, as an archaeologist, preservationist, and planner. Lisa’s previous work experience with the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, the New Mexico MainStreet Program, Santa Fe County’s Open Space and Trails Program, and as Senior Planner and Division Manager with the City of Santa Fe’s Historic Preservation Division are invaluable to her position as Senior Project Manager. Lisa brings knowledge of local regulations, relationships with key industry professionals, and experience in real estate development to each project at JenkinsGavin. Lisa currently serves on the Board of the Friends of Architecture Santa Fe and on the Santa Fe County Housing Plan Advisory Committee and is a former member of the Board of Cornerstones Community Partnerships.

What People Are Saying About Us

“Since Trademark and Lone Star took over the operations of Santa Fe Place in 2010, Jennifer and Colleen have been invaluable in helping us plan for the redevelopment and ultimate transformation of this distressed, enclosed mall. Among other things, we rely on the JenkinsGavin team to oversee the entitlements and permitting processes, assist with planning/design, organize charrettes and venues for community input, provide project management support and serve as our primary liaison with City, County and other public officials. Jennifer and Colleen are our go-to team in Santa Fe. Deep relationships with key public and private stakeholders and an understanding of how to structure creative, win-win solutions in a special yet complex and sensitive City like Santa Fe will be critical to our success.”

Tommy Miller President Trademark Property Company, Inc.

“We worked with JenkinsGavin throughout the planning and permitting processes on a residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As out-of-state architects attempting to build on a ten-acre site in the historic district of the city, we truly valued their familiarity and extensive knowledge of the local building and zoning requirements. With their help, we were well prepared to face local organizations and authorities, and the project went through smoothly and quickly. Should we ever have another project in Santa Fe, we will certainly call JenkinsGavin first!”

Ron Radziner FAIA Design Principal Marmol Radziner

“Working with Jennifer Jenkins and Colleen Gavin is a positive planning experience. Their extensive knowledge of Santa Fe County codes and procedures, combined with their consummate professionalism and understanding of the development process, ensures that their cases have the best possible representation. JenkinsGavin consistently produces a positive outcome for both the County and the applicant.”

Jack Kolkmeyer Former Director Santa Fe County Growth Management Department

“I have had the pleasure of working with the JenkinsGavin team in the past and would not hesitate to work with them on future projects. Their experienced team is highly creative and thoughtful, yet they operate with a solutions based, efficient and effective style. I would highly recommend their services to any of my clients.”

Daniel Gay President/COO FacilityBUILD, Inc.

“JenkinsGavin provides an outstanding collaboration of project design and development. They take the time to understand the needs of their clients and consistently produce first-rate, quality results. As a colleague, I would hire them to work on my projects in a New York minute.”

Steve Flance President The Flance Company

“The members of the JenkinsGavin team are talented, detail-oriented and wise planners. I recommend them to clients who are facing a difficult neighborhood group, as well as to out-of-town clients who need expert supervision of their projects from concept to completion. I rely on Jennifer and Colleen for their land use code and architectural expertise. They are amazing at negotiating the system to get projects developed.”

Oralynn Guerrerortiz PE President Design Enginuity

“The College of Santa Fe engaged JenkinsGavin as an extension of our facilities team when we lacked the expertise to plan and negotiate the sale of land along St. Michael’s Drive. From surveying to permitting to helping negotiate the design of a new building, their services were invaluable in helping us protect our interests while ensuring that the project came to fruition and the buyers were pleased.”

Marcia Sullivan Former VP of Administration College of Santa Fe

“The professionals at JenkinsGavin bring a balanced approach and thorough knowledge of the entitlement process. They have a great rapport with government staff and excellent presentation skills.”

Frank Herdman Esquire Rubin Katz Ahern Herdman & MacGillivray, P.A.

“JenkinsGavin has the exceptional ability to see, appreciate and embrace the client's vision, making it their own and giving it their all to turn the dream into reality.”

Joel Barber Eurasia Capital Ltd.

“I am a big fan of JenkinsGavin. As a local attorney working on land and water issues in Santa Fe, I enjoy working with my colleagues at JenkinsGavin to provide responsive and quality services to our shared clients. As a former client, I can unequivocally recommend the JenkinsGavin team.”

Kyle Harwood, Esq. Harwood Consulting, PC

“As a land use attorney, I often call on the uniquely qualified experts at JenkinsGavin as a resource for myself and my clients. The JenkinsGavin team is always responsive, creative, solution oriented, and knowledgeable on current land use issues.”

Janet McKay,Esq. Worcester & McKay, PC