Smart developments that minimize risk and maximize value.
McCuen Properties offers a wide range of development management services, including environmental review and compliance, entitlements, development agreements, specific plans, and design guidelines. We are experienced in obtaining financial backing for private and public sector projects and backbone infrastructure improvements.
The design and construction specialists on our professional staff manage consultants and act as owner's representatives in defining a project's scope and aesthetic character. We assist clients in a range of complex development issues, including land planning, infrastructure planning, economic studies, constraints analysis, aggregate mining evaluations, and toxic remediation strategies.
Recent examples of McCuen Development Management projects include:
- Mather Field for the County of Sacramento
- Raley's Landing for Raley's Corporation
- U.S. Bank Plaza for co-developer Grovesnor International
- Rice Growers Association for a Norwegian insurance company
- Lagoon Valley, a mixed-use commercial and residential project
- Cinnabar, a residential development
McCuen Properties is adept at Lease-leaseback design/build projects which are constructed pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Education Code Section 17406. This code authorizes school district governing
boards to lease property currently owned by a school district to a reputable and capable entity for as long as
such lease requires the other party to construct a building upon the property and that title to the property and
the buildings vest in the school district at the expiration of the lease. This delivery method to construction has
been recognized by the California State Legislature as a proven method to deliver school facilities on time,
on budget, and with a reduced level of public agency risk associated with design issues, delays and costs overruns.
Delivering distinctive projects that are constructed efficiently and cost effectively.
Our seasoned group of construction specialists, who are knowledgeable in all aspects of design and construction, are fully integrated into the real estate and development sectors of McCuen Properties. Project Managers at McCuen Properties have worked as development managers, owners' representatives, architects, engineers, construction managers, and general contractors, and have successfully delivered projects using traditional design bid build and design/build delivery systems. To ensure that projects are successfully completed, McCuen Properties has evolved project controls that are tailored to meet the requirements of each project. The controls monitor the program, design, and construction process, providing a check-and-balance at each phase of the process to ensure that the owner's budget is met. Our unique systems are used on projects owned by McCuen Properties, as well as projects on which we consult. These systems are implemented at the pre-construction phase to control specific project costs, establish and maintain schedules, track the performance of all subcontractors, and continuously monitor and report progress to prevent time delays and cost overruns.
Recent examples of McCuen Construction Management projects include:
- The Sacramento County Office of Education Headquarters
- McCuen Center One and Two at Mather Commerce Center
- Plaza Del Paso, Sacramento, California
- Stephen P. Teale Consolidated Data Center, State of California
- SureWest Telecommunications Sacramento Headquarters
- Mather Air Force Base conversion, County of Sacramento
- The Central Library and Galleria, City of Sacramento
- The Ziggurat Office Building (Money Store), City of West Sacramento

The strong tenant/owner interface we establish, our rapport with brokers, and our extensive network of professional relationships in the business community all contribute to the financial success of the properties to which McCuen Properties is committed.
As property managers to third party owners, McCuen Properties understands the importance of managing a property within a budget and therefore is a strong ally to property owners. We emphasize service to owners in meeting their objectives for cash flow, property value, and long- or near-term disposition. Understanding that asset value is a product of good income and controlled expenses, McCuen Properties carefully evaluates tenant qualifications, lease terms and lease structure to ensure value in each transaction. We can be extremely helpful in tenant improvement supervision and making sure that tenants are moved in on time, at or under budget. Our complete knowledge of lease administration and custom reporting systems provides owners with the information they need to manage the value of their asset.
Each member of our talented team of property managers is licensed and has extensive training in commercial real estate. We have experience in suburban office and high-rise buildings, business parks and industrial facilities, including the conversion of a military base to civilian use. We provide excellent service to our clients and tenants, resulting in a high occurrence of lease renewals. Property management services provided by McCuen Properties include, but are not limited to:
- Marketing Available Space
- Negotiating Tenant Leases and Renewals
- Lease Compliance and Administration
- Maintenance Supervision
- Tenant Services
- Accounting and Reporting according to Owners' Guidelines
- Capital Improvement Planning and Supervision
- Risk Management