Construction Management & Project Controls

PRECISION
PROJECT
CONTROL.

30+ Years. Every Phase. Every Dollar.

OCM Consulting delivers senior-level construction management, project controls, EAC forecasting, and owner's representative services for capital projects in Nevada and Southern California — with the discipline of a seasoned PM and the accountability of an independent consultant.

OCM Consulting
30+
Years of Experience
$B+
Capital Projects Managed
100%
Independent & Client-Focused
NV & CA
Primary Service Regions
What We Do

CORE SERVICES

End-to-end project controls and construction management — from budget origination through final closeout. OCM embeds at the level your project demands.

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Project Controls & EAC Forecasting
Estimate at Completion (EAC) models built from actuals, commitments, productivity, and risk inputs. Cost baselines, variance analysis, contingency tracking, and executive dashboards that give ownership clear visibility at every milestone.
EACCost BaselineVariance AnalysisPrimavera P6
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Cost Control & Cash Flow
Rigorous tracking of commitments, actuals, and accruals against project budgets. Monthly cash flow projections, cost reports, and financial forecasting aligned to ownership's investment strategy and lender reporting requirements.
Cash FlowBudgetingAccrualsCost Reports
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Scheduling & Critical Path
Integrated CPM schedules developed and maintained in Primavera P6 and MS Project. Milestone tracking, delay analysis, critical path monitoring, and corrective action planning to keep your project on time.
CPMPrimavera P6Delay AnalysisMilestones
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Contract Administration
Contract review, subcontractor procurement, change order management, RFI and submittal oversight, invoice validation, and payment schedule administration — protecting the owner's interests at every transaction.
Change OrdersRFIsSubmittalsProcurement
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Owner's Representative
Embedded representation for owners who need a trusted senior-level advocate in the field and at the table. From design coordination through final closeout — as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals, and punch list management.
Owner's RepCloseoutQA/QCStakeholder Mgmt
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Risk & Executive Reporting
Risk registers, contingency usage tracking, and mitigation plans. Weekly and monthly executive dashboards integrating cost, schedule, and risk data — built to inform decisions at the ownership and board level.
Risk RegisterDashboardsExecutive ReportsProCore
Capabilities

DEPTH OF EXPERTISE

OCM Consulting brings a full spectrum of project controls and construction management competencies — honed across public works, education, commercial, industrial, and capital improvement programs over three decades.

Estimate at Completion (EAC) Forecasting
Cash Flow Projections & Budgeting
Cost Control & Variance Analysis
Contract Review & Change Order Mgmt
Critical Path Monitoring & Scheduling
Project Risk & Contingency Tracking
Owner's Representative Services
Vendor / Subcontractor Management
Executive Reporting & Dashboards
Facilities Maintenance & Capital Programs
Design Coordination & Program Mgmt
RFP Development & Bid Evaluation
Technical Platform

Proficient across the industry's leading project controls and construction management platforms — delivering reporting and analysis in whatever system your project demands.

Primavera P6 MS Project ProCore Timberline eBuilder Bluebeam ProLog Advanced Excel MS Office Suite
Sectors Served
Public Works K–12 Education Commercial Industrial / Tilt-Up Tenant Improvement Archival / Media Infrastructure Facilities Mgmt Higher Education
Track Record

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Three decades of continuous delivery across major general contractors, owner organizations, and independent consulting — in Nevada and Southern California.

Mar 2022 – Present
Business Owner / CM Consultant
OCM Consulting — Las Vegas, NV
  • End-to-end construction management and project controls for capital projects
  • EAC forecasting models built from actuals, commitments, and risk inputs
  • Cash flow projections, cost variance reporting, and executive dashboards
  • Contract review, procurement, and change order management
  • Risk registers, contingency tracking, and mitigation planning
Dec 2025 – Present
Project Manager (Contract)
Blackstone Construction — Las Vegas, NV
  • Full lifecycle project management and project controls
  • EAC forecasts, cash flow, monthly cost reports, and variance analysis
  • Contract, change order, and subcontractor invoice validation
  • Critical path monitoring with corrective action implementation
Mar 2025 – Aug 2025
Regional Construction Project Manager
EquipmentShare — United States
  • Ground-up construction and renovation projects across multiple regions
  • Budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and cash flow projections
  • Contractor negotiations, subcontractor oversight, and invoice approval
Multiple Engagements — 2008–2025
Construction Manager (Contract)
RTI Consulting, Inc.
  • Construction management and project controls across multiple capital programs
  • Cost control systems — commitments, actuals, accruals
  • Contract administration, change orders, and subcontractor performance
  • Executive-level cost, schedule, and risk integration reporting
Feb 2018 – Jan 2019
Construction Manager / Contract Administrator
TSK Architects — Las Vegas, NV
  • Design team and subconsultant management
  • Contract administration, cost tracking, change order approvals
  • RFI and submittal review; budget and contractor deliverable oversight
Aug 2017 – Jan 2018
Assistant Project Manager
APCO Construction — Las Vegas, NV
  • $24M capital project — budget tracking, scheduling, and cost reporting
  • Contractor coordination and project controls support
Aug 2019 – Apr 2020
Project Engineer
Forté Specialty Contractors — Las Vegas, NV
  • Cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and document control
  • Buyout, scope interpretation, and cost management
Mar 2008 – Dec 2008
Project Engineer — Juhl Condominium Tower
Turner Construction Company — Los Angeles, CA
  • Change orders, cost estimates, and contract documentation
  • Budget tracking and project closeout activities
1996 – 2007
Early Career — Estimating & Project Controls
Southern California — Multiple Firms
  • Foundation built in estimating, budgeting, procurement, and cost control
  • Projects: Pepperdine University, USC Norris Dental Science Center, Culver Studios, Capital Group
Selected Work

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Delivered across public agencies, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and private developers — from $1M tenant improvements to multi-hundred-million capital programs.

Public Education
Clark County School District — Multiple Elementary Schools
Contract administration, change order review, RFIs, submittals, and GC coordination across JM Ullom, Rex Bell, and Earl N. Jenkins Elementary Schools.
Archival / Media Storage
Vine Street Archives Foundation
Film and archive storage facility construction, BAS implementation, roofing upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and full CM oversight.
Cultural Institution
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Theater renovations, office improvements, elevator restoration, and print vault renovations across Beverly Hills and Hollywood campuses.
Public Works / Infrastructure
City of Culver City — On-Call Professional Services
Downtown corridor restriping, outdoor dining expansion, bike signals, bus platforms, and transportation improvement projects. Contractor management and budget oversight.
Higher Education
Pepperdine University — Center for Communications & Business
Construction management services for the Center for Communications and Business, Malibu campus. Full CM and project controls through completion.
Industrial / Tilt-Up
Arville Beltway Industrial Park
Industrial concrete tilt-up business park — eight buildings. Full project controls, schedule management, and construction oversight from groundbreaking through certificate of occupancy.
Retail / Commercial TI
BCBG Max Azria Retail Buildouts
Retail store construction management, contractor negotiations, scheduling, and coordination with landlords and architects across multiple locations.
Archival / Facilities
Archival Foundation — Beverly Hills
Facilities maintenance, energy efficiency projects, thermal storage optimization, HVAC improvements, and LEED-related initiatives at a specialized archival facility.
Entertainment / Commercial
American Society of Cinematographers
Facility renovation and low-rise building addition including budgeting, scheduling, QA/QC, and contractor management in Hollywood.
About OCM

NATASHA OSHIRO

Natasha Oshiro — OCM Consulting
NATASHA OSHIRO
Principal & Senior Construction PM

Natasha Oshiro is a Senior Construction Project Manager and the founder of OCM Consulting — an independent construction management and project controls consultancy based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With 30+ years of experience across Nevada and Southern California, Natasha has delivered project controls, EAC forecasting, cost management, and owner's representative services for capital construction programs spanning public works, K–12 education, higher education, cultural institutions, archival/media storage, industrial tilt-up, retail, and tenant improvement sectors.

Her career spans major general contractors including Turner Construction, specialty contractors, architecture firms, and independent consulting — giving her a uniquely complete perspective on construction from every seat at the table.

Based In
Las Vegas, Nevada
Service Area
Nevada & Southern California
Engagement Type
Contract / Consulting / Embedded PM
Availability
Currently Accepting New Clients
Work With OCM
Let's Talk

START A PROJECT

Ready to bring senior-level project controls expertise to your next capital project? Reach out and let's discuss what OCM Consulting can do for you.

Email
natasha.oshiro@icloud.com
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Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Serving Nevada & Southern California
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Project Types
Public Works · Education · Commercial · Industrial · TI · Infrastructure · Archival/Media
Engagement
Contract · Consulting · Embedded PM
Currently accepting new clients