Building Trust.
Delivering Excellence.
Construction Management, Owner Representation & Cost Consulting for complex projects — no blueprint too bold, no detail too small.
By the Sea Construction Services delivers Construction Management, Owner Representation, and Cost Consulting—guiding projects from pre-construction through close-out with safety, honesty, and integrity.
30+
Years of service
1991
Family-owned since
$1B+
Projects managed
9
Core service lines
Who we are
Built on relationships, proven over decades
By the Sea Construction Services was founded in 1991with a passion to work within the construction industry. For over 30 years we've served a growing clientele—providing pre-construction services through on-site construction management.
Our success comes from our employees' dedication to excellent work, customer service that exceeds expectations, and a safety program that is above any industry standard. Our mission is to create long-term, well-founded relationships.
Construction Management
Owner Representation
Quality Control
Cost Consulting
Our clients
Trusted across public and private sectors for over three decades.
- Vicinity Energy
- Bismark Construction
- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
- Earle Naval Base
- Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
What we do
Comprehensive services, end to end
From the first planning meeting to final turnover, we cover every discipline a complex project demands.
Project Planning
Set every project up for success with clear contracts, procedures, and document reviews that manage risk from day one.
Learn moreEstimating & Bid Management
Accurate conceptual estimates and competitive hard-dollar bids, with the scheduling and logistics to launch smoothly.
Learn moreCost Management
Cost specialists known for the accuracy of their estimates and budgets, engaged early and continuously.
Learn moreConstruction Management
End-to-end management from inception through close-out, with the Owner's interests as the priority.
Learn moreProject Management
Proactive leadership from pre-planning through post-construction for predictable, quality outcomes.
Learn moreClaims Mitigation / Dispute Resolution
Evaluate and resolve delay and extra-work claims at any project stage—often saving substantial money.
Learn moreForensic Engineering
Architecture, engineering, inspection, and infrared thermography experts with 30+ years of experience.
Learn moreProgram Management
Oversight of planning, finances, infrastructure, personnel, and performance across concurrent assignments.
Learn moreDrafting Services
CAD drafting across disciplines—turning concepts into uniform, industry-standard technical drawings.
Learn moreWhy choose BTS
Safety, honesty, and integrity
The principles that have guided every project we've delivered for more than three decades.
Safety above standards
A safety program that exceeds any industry standard protects your project, your people, and your timeline.
Honesty & open communication
Transparent communication empowers our workforce and builds long-term, well-founded relationships.
Aligned incentives
Our commitment is simple: if you don't benefit, neither do we. We deliver quality, on time and on budget.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about our construction management and cost consulting services.
- What does By the Sea Construction Services do?
- By the Sea Construction Services (BTS) is a family owned and operated construction management and cost consulting firm. Since 1991 we have guided commercial, civil, ground-up, design-build, and public projects from pre-construction through on-site construction management and close-out, representing the owner's interests at every stage.
- What areas does BTS serve?
- BTS is a family owned and operated firm serving owners, developers, municipalities, and design teams on public and private projects nationwide. You can reach the team at 609-242-8446 or info@btsservices.us.
- When was By the Sea Construction Services founded?
- BTS was founded in 1991 and has delivered construction management and cost consulting services for more than 30 years.
- What services does BTS offer?
- BTS provides project planning, estimating and bid management, cost management, construction management, project management, claims mitigation and dispute resolution, forensic engineering and expert witness services, program management, and CAD drafting—covering every phase of a project under one roof.
- What is the difference between construction management and project management?
- Construction management focuses on delivering the build itself—coordinating planning, procurement, contracting, and on-site execution as the owner's advocate. Project management leads the broader effort from pre-planning through post-construction, covering contract administration, quality control, contractor selection, and schedule analysis. BTS provides both, and can serve as your on-site manager or guide you through sourcing a contractor.
- Does BTS provide expert witness and forensic engineering services?
- Yes. Our architecture, engineering, construction inspection, and infrared thermography experts have over 30 years of experience providing building evaluations, construction-delay analysis, dispute resolution, cost estimation, and expert testimony for construction litigation.
- How do I get started with BTS?
- Call 609-242-8446, email info@btsservices.us, or send a message through our contact page. A member of our team will follow up to discuss your project, scope, schedule, and budget.
Ready to build with a team that puts you first?
Tell us about your project. We'll help you manage risk, control cost, and deliver quality—on time.