ABOUT WATERBOURNE CONSTRUCTION ADVISORS

Building Trust. Delivering Excellence. Serving You.

Founded in 1991 by Jim Carminati Sr. and Tony D’Auria, Waterbourne Construction Advisors emerged from a client-centered real estate firm’s success. We recognized the need for dedicated owner advocacy and created a separate entity, maintaining our core values.

Meet Our team:

About Us

Waterbourne was created out of a need in the marketplace for owners’ advocacy and representation. Waterbourne Real Estate Advisors, LLC was formed in 1991 by Jim Carminati Sr. and Tony D’Auria as a client centered real estate firm that focused in tenant representation and specialized in buyer’s brokerage. Many of those real estate clients started to ask for us to oversee their buildout of their new space. Since Waterbourne already established a great relationship with the owner, had keen knowledge of their budget and needs, it made sense to start a separate company called Waterbourne Construction Advisors, LLC which still focused on the client needs and allowed us the opportunity to keep that owners advocacy role the company was built off of.

Today, Waterbourne Real Estate Advisors, LLC and Waterbourne Construction Advisors, LLC are two separately owned companies. If you are looking for real estate services, please visit their website and contact Tony D’Auria. 

Waterbourne Construction Advisors, LLC is based in Youngstown, NY and is owned by father and son team Jim Carminati Sr. and Jimmy Carminati. Our values remain the same as when the company was originally formed. We are an owner advocate through and through and would welcome the opportunity to be your teammate and partner through your next project.

James B. Carminati, Jr.

Owner / Managing Partner

Mr. Carminati joined the Waterbourne team in September 2015. As a project superintendent with Waterbourne, he is responsible for on – site scheduling and coordination of trades. He played an integral role in the development of the $30 million, 9 – story Double Tree Hotel in Niagara Falls, NY, as well as the $20 million Learning Commons at Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, NY.

He is a 2010 graduate of SUNY College at Buffalo where he earned his B.S. in Social Studies Education and some credits towards his Master’s degree in special education. In furthering his professional career in sailing, he obtained a US Coast Guard Master Captain’s License and US Sailing Level I Instructor Trainer Certification.

Mr. Carminati is a member and the recording secretary for HoliMont Ski Resort’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Youngstown Yacht Club and the 3F Conservation Club in Lewiston. He resides in Youngstown, NY with his wife and two children.

Jim Carminati

Owner / Partner

As a Licensed Real Estate Broker, experienced Real Property Administrator and Construction Project Manager, Mr. Carminati has a broad knowledge of the real estate and construction industry. Specifically, he utilizes his extensive and wide-ranging expertise to assist clients with site selection, lease/purchase contract analysis and negotiation, construction advisory, construction site supervision, project and property management services.

Mr. Carminati started his career in banking before becoming a real estate agent and top-performing leasing executive for Uniland Development Company where he worked for 6 years. His vast expertise and special attention to meeting client needs have resulted in successful projects for high-level national and multinational companies such as Ashton-Potter USA, Kaleida Health, Laidlaw Transit, Inc., Monro Muffler and Brake, NationsBank, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Great Lakes Customs Brokerage, Quest Diagnostics and SmithKline Beecham.

In addition to his achievements in the real estate industry, Mr. Carminati is active in the community as the former president of the Aspire of WNY, Inc. Foundation (formerly United Cerebral Palsy) and is a member of Aspire’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Town of Porter Board of Assessment Review and the Liberty Home Care Board of Directors. He is also a past member of the Board of Directors for the Youngstown Yacht Club and ran the Yacht Club’s Summer Youth Sailing Program. Mr. Carminati is the proud father of three sons, two of whom are active in the U.S. Navy.

Brian Greves

Estimator/Scheduler

For over 23 years Brian Greaves has had the opportunity to experience all facets of the construction industry from project concept to project completion/turnover. He started his construction career in “the field” working on a carpentry and concrete crew. His ground up experience includes foreman, field coordinator, field supervisor, on-site project management. Mr. Greaves also held administrative positions where he was able to utilize his field experience to provide real estimating/bidding, project management and project scheduling services. He has been involved with the construction of new and renovated commercial office buildings, warehousing, manufacturing facilities, educational, medical and student housing. He currently provides full time estimating and scheduling services for Waterbourne’s projects.

Mr. Greaves completed multiple Construction Estimating courses at Erie Community College, has a Program Certificate from the Construction Institute of America, and CDT / CCCA Certifications from the Construction Specifications Institute.

Some of the more notable projects he has been involved with include:

  • Jacobs Hall, University at Buffalo / Amherst, NY – $6,400,000
  • Paddock Chevrolet / Renovations/Addition, Buffalo, NY – $3,700,000
  • Windsong Place Apartments/ Williamsville, NY – $18,500,000
  • The Woods at Blairville/ Lewiston, NY – $9,500,000
  • Renaissance Place Apartments/ Amherst, NY – $11,000,000
  • Ketter Hall Earthquake Research Center/ University at Buffalo – $5,000,000
  • South Lake Village Apartments/ University at Buffalo – $11,000,000
  • Musical Fare Theatre/ Daemen College – $200,000

WHY CHOOSE US?

These are the core values that are the bedrock of how we do business:

  1. Customer Focus: Prioritizing understanding and meeting the client’s needs, maintaining open communication, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the construction process.
  2. Integrity: Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all dealings with clients, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
  3. Communication: Prioritizing clear, effective communication with clients, keeping them informed, and involving them in decision-making processes.
  4. Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable to evolving client requirements or preferences while ensuring the project’s success.
  5. Accountability: Taking responsibility for meeting client expectations, timelines, and budget constraints, and ensuring that commitments made to clients are fulfilled.
  6. Problem-Solving: Proactively identifying and addressing issues, offering innovative solutions, and anticipating and resolving potential concerns for the benefit of the client.
  7. Relationship Building: Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with clients, understanding their vision, and aligning construction strategies accordingly.

We proudly serve the following areas:

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Southern Tier
  • Niagara County
  • Erie County
  • Orleans County
  • Greater Upstate NY
  • Rochester, NY
  • Batavia, NY
“Waterbourne was a true partner in this endeavor and had our best interests in mind every step of the way. I can recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone wishing to have a construction manager who does what they say they do and never loses sight of the owner’s goals and objectives.”
– John J. Ottaviano, Esq. (President of the Board of Directors), Lockport Ice Arena & Sports Complex
“Waterbourne was a successful part of our formula for success—helping to keep costs low, meeting deadlines, minimizing change orders, and producing a facility that we are as proud of today as we were the day it was opened.”
– Stephen R. Anderson, Ph.D (Chief Executive Officer), The Summit Center
“Waterbourne helped manage a significant re-construction project in the historic Guaranty Building in Buffalo in 2019. Waterbourne’s daily oversight of contractors and trades work was critical to the success of the project. They also were instrumental in uncovering some potential issues that could have caused budget overruns and delays.”
– Paul Pellegrino (Facilities Director), Hodgson Russ LLP
“I would strongly recommend Waterbourne Construction Advisors to provide CM services as I’ve found the site superintendents, clerk of the works, and support staff to be flexible, polite, and professional when performing their duties. Ownership was also polite and had a strong customer focus.”
– Michael D Dombrowski, CPMM (VP of Operations), Niagara County Community College
“From the design and budget stage to handing us the keys, it was an absolute pleasure working with the Waterbourne team! Honest, thorough, and with attention to detail, resulted in a spectacular building we are extremely pleased with! They turned our dream into a reality! Don’t build until you talk with Waterbourne first!”
– Mark T. Schiferle (Owner), Capital Fence Co. Inc.
“The Waterbourne onsite supervisor did a spectacular job coordinating with the subs and keeping our facility safe and operational during the construction.”
– Michael R. Lippa, Jr. (COO), Multisorb Filtration Group

Ready to experience true owner advocacy?

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