Our Relationships
Our relationships are the most crucial part of our business and the reason we experience success for our clients. These relationships have been built over years and sometimes decades. Here, we are proud to share some testimonials from our closest industry relationships and their experiences of working with the Williams Management team.
"Williams Management are highly organized, always professional in their directions and delivery and have been a great assist in helping us get complex projects over the finish line. We hope to continue to work with the Williams team on many projects in the future and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them."
Richard Bernstein
Architect AIBC, AIA | Principal | Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc."We love working with Williams Management! They’re highly organized, quick decision makers and have allowed the communication within our team to flow seamlessly. Their expertise and attention to detail really brings value to our projects."
Barry Weih
Architect AIBC, AAA, SAA, Leed® AP | Principal | WA Architects Ltd."I have worked with Williams Management for over 10 years now and their dedication to ensure the clients’ needs are met, are consistently proven through going above and beyond, day or night. They are personal, compassionate and have high integrity, which always results in greater client satisfaction. I really value the reassurance they bring to all those they work with."
Albert Bicol
P.Eng. | Principal | AB Consulting"As an architect, the Williams Management team provides me tremendous comfort and reassurance when they are involved on the Project. The Williams team provides the necessary leadership, direction and focus, whilst working collaboratively with us and the entire project team"
Donald Yen
Architect AIBC, MRAIC | Urban Solutions Architecture Ltd."Always a major plus to have Williams Management on board to provide the expertise, organization, and steady drive to navigate complex, multidiscipline team projects through to the finish line. I very much enjoy working with the friendly and engaging people there and sharing in on the project successes they bring to our clients"
Peter Joyce
P.Eng. | Senior Consultant | Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd."I have worked with Paul and his entire team on many projects. The entire team is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the development process. Their approach toward teamwork always results in extremely successful projects. Whenever given the opportunity to recommend their firm, I do so without any hesitation. They are fantastic to work with."
Geoffrey Glotman
Managing Principal | Glotman Simpson"Williams Management has a culture of people first! Their team values and considers the diverse clients, stakeholders and consultant groups as an important aspect for a successful project."
Jan Ballard
Art Advisory | Ballard Fine Art"I have worked with Williams Management on several projects over the past 4 years and have found their team to be very professional, respectful and trustworthy. They are effective communicators and are passionate about their work. I’ve been in the consulting business for over 25 years and I have Williams Management on the top of my list of favourite firms to work with."
Alan Jung
AScT Principal | LMDG"When we’re curating KEY’s project pipeline, projects under the management of Williams Management are more attractive because we know they are well designed, well managed and budgets and timelines are more certain. With that confidence we can invest extra time and effort in creating impactful marketing and sales strategies."
Cam Good
President | Key Marketing"Our work with the Williams Management team has been defined by trust, clarity, and shared purpose. Their expertise and professionalism bring a sense of calm and confidence to every project, and their ability to coordinate consultants and partners is unmatched. They set clear direction, communicate with intention, and always keep the client’s goals at the forefront. We deeply appreciate their partnership and would welcome the chance to collaborate with them anytime."
Chris Burrows
Vice President, Construction | Hovercraft Builders"My experience working with Williams Management over the past few years has been exceptional. Their ability to assemble and manage a team of professionals to achieve project objectives is unsurpassed. I look forward to working with them for many years to come."
Stuart McGregor
P.Eng | President | KM Civil Consultants Ltd"The team at Williams Management consistently demonstrates care and attention to each of their clients’ projects. They nurture and genuinely value relationships with each stakeholder involved in the project to create a project team that is collaborative and committed to meet their client’s goals and objectives."
Simone Mandarino
P.Eng, LEED AP, GSC | Director | Cassette Construction Ltd"I have the pleasure of working with Williams Management, who was engaged as project manager for a project due to receive 4th reading in seven months. With the short time line, volume of work, complexity of the project and number of issues involved, it was almost an impossible task. And yet the Williams team pulled it off, working harmoniously and effectively with the owner, city staff and all the consultants. Bravo!"
Elizabeth H. Yip
Director | Terra Law Corporation"We have been working with Williams Management for almost 10 years, and I am awed by their continuous dedication to team work, relationship building and communication. It is always a pleasure to work with them, and I look forward to every project we get to cross paths on."
Chelsea MacPherson
P.Geo., PMP | Vice President Operations | PGL Environmental Consultants"I cannot express enough gratitude for the exemplary leadership demonstrated by Williams Management during the expansion and redevelopment of the Vancouver Aquarium. The complexities of the endeavour seemed insurmountable at times, with unforeseen challenges surfacing throughout the design and launch process. However, under Williams’s guidance, we overcame these obstacles but did so with unparalleled professionalism and efficiency."
Dr. John Nightingale
Former President & CEO | Vancouver Aquarium"Working with Williams Management as owners’ development representatives has been an outstanding experience. Their professionalism and deep industry knowledge make them invaluable partners in every stage of development—from design and permitting to financing and construction management. Paul Williams and his team bring strong connections with consultants, city staff, and financial institutions, enabling them to navigate complex challenges. Their solution-oriented approach was instrumental in successfully delivering our project at Kingsway and Gladstone in Vancouver. We look forward to collaborating on future projects and recommend Williams Management without hesitation."
Bill Kerkhoff
Founder | Kerkhoff Develop-Build"Williams Management is always a pleasure to work with. The entire team is proactive and knowledgeable and their systematic management of the design and permitting process as well as their team approach ensures that the best interests of the projects and their clients are always at the forefront of every decision."
Brad Burnett
President | ITC Construction Group"I’ve been working with Williams Management for several years and have nothing but great things to say about everyone on their team. They’re incredibly knowledgeable at what they do, professional, solution oriented, and genuinely great people. Their ability to manage a large team of consultants is quite impressive and brings so much value to our projects!"
Candice Bollivar
Principal, R.I.D | CLVR Studio"Combining deep industry expertise with a cost-sensitive approach, and consistently delivering outstanding results within demanding timelines, Williams Management exceeded our expectations and helped to provide confidence to our Board and other stakeholders."
Rev. Dr. Colin Godwin
President of Carey, Principal of Carey Hall | Carey Theological College"Working with Williams Management on our recent multi-family project was a game-changer. Challenges arose unexpectedly, as they often do in such endeavours, but Williams led the team with remarkable finesse. Their ability to swiftly identify and resolve issues ensured the project stayed on course."
David Thom
President | IBI Group"We have worked with Williams Management for many successful years. Paul Williams and his team are very knowledgeable on not only how to manage the construction process but also on how to lead the team of Developers, Consultants and Contractors— creating a very collaborative environment! Understanding the needs of all parties is critical to the success of any development— it is this understanding which makes Williams Management a leader in the industry!"
Steven Nemetz
CEO & President | Nemetz (S/A) & Associates"I have had the pleasure of working with the Williams Team on a few sites in the past years. I cannot say enough positive things about their preparedness and energy in meetings; the team’s chemistry makes it even better. They truly look out for the project’s best interests and are experts at facing tough challenges head on with both realism and sympathy. I would recommend them to anyone looking for stewardship options through what is an otherwise challenging process."
Jack Bernard
Vice President, Client Services | rennie"Williams Management is a pleasure to work with. Whether it be through acquisitions, entitlement or the design process, Williams has added immense value to MLA’s clients with a communicative and collaborative approach. A large part of the success of any project in the sector is the team that is assembled and Williams have proven to be an integral part of the team!"
Shayna Macquisten
EVP Sales & Marketing, Partner | MLA"We, Formosis Architecture, have collaborated with William Management for several years across a wide range of clients and building projects. We are always very impressed with the Williams team, their breath of experience, variety of projects, and their professional yet personable touch. Led by Paul Williams and Morgan Burt, the team brings significant project and development management expertise. When our clients require dedicated development or project management leadership, Williams Management is among our top recommendations. Their steady guidance and collaborative style make them a valuable partner in any development process."
Tom Bunting
Architect, AIBC | Founding Partner | FORMOSIS Architecture"Our relationship with Paul goes back decades. Every project has greatly benefitted from his team’s creativity, combined with attention to the details of finance, project management, design and construction. Their exemplary relationship building, establishes a culture of respect across the whole project team, such that every member brings their absolute best. The Williams Management results speak for themselves."
Doug Hamming
Architect, AIBC | Senior Principal | Stantec Architecture"Having worked in real estate finance for close to 20 years, I have worked with dozens of in-house and 3rd party development management teams. These experiences have given me a solid understanding of what it takes to bring a project successfully from concept to completion. Having had the pleasure of working with the Williams Management team on several successful projects, I would not hesitate in recommending them to my clients. "
Craig Pretto
President | Vanterre Capital Corp."I have greatly enjoyed working with Paul Williams and his team on several projects over the past twenty years…many of them are of the large and complex variety with challenging Rezoning and Development Approvals processes. Paul’s diligent, thoughtful approach to seeking out and addressing all stakeholder issues has been instrumental in achieving success on these projects, and his calm, steady, eagerness to collaborate with a broad team of consultants makes him a pleasure to work with."
Alan Endall
Architect, AIBC | Endall Architecture"I have known and worked with Paul Williams for over 10 years during which he and his team have been engaged by my longstanding real estate development clients on project development and management. The Williams Management team brings their clients a combination of exceptional skill and experience plus the personality to work with people and institutions (such as municipalities, lenders, engineers, architects) to shepherd a project from concept to completion. They understand the very different functions and skills required for development and project management. Most importantly when we work together, they focus on effective and timely solutions to complex problems and has an unrelenting commitment to their clients."
Raymond D. Schachter
Senior Counsel | Synergy Law"Williams Management is a fantastic team to collaborate with. Their proactive and knowledgeable approach streamlines the design and permitting process, ensuring efficiency at every stage. Their commitment to teamwork and attention to detail consistently prioritize the best interests of both the project and their clients."
Robert Bosa
President | The Quorum Group"Williams Management embodies unparalleled responsiveness and professionalism. Paul Williams and his team consistently exceed expectations, demonstrating an exceptional dedication to their clients’ needs. Their commitment to excellence sets a remarkable standard in the industry."