QTative’s diverse suite of services offer development solutions during all stages of the real estate cycle.

LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS 

Streamline approvals and optimize land value with expert guidance

DISPOSITION analysis

Achieve the highest value for your asset using our proven systematic process.

STRATEGIC PLANNING 

Identifying risks and economics of complex real estate to monetize assets.

GRADING ANALYSIS

Begin your project with the correct budget through risk assessment and value engineering.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Value creation through effective guidance and unmatched financial modeling.

PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION management

Get the project done right and take advantage of contractor deferred billing to help your ROI.

Our Team

SCOTT EMERY,
PRINCIPAL

Scott is an accomplished Operations Executive with significant experience overseeing large scale grading and infrastructure projects throughout California. Scott has an extensive track record of successfully building and maintaining client relationships and delivering profitability to the company.  

Prior to co-founding QTative, Scott was a senior Project Manager/Estimator for Sukut Construction. He has technical expertise in earthwork and infrastructure estimating, proposal preparation, and management of complex earthwork and infrastructure projects often exceeding $50 million.

THOMAS RUBIO,
PRINCIPAL

Thomas specializes in infrastructure and earthwork analysis at the planning and design stages, as well as management of complex grading and development projects.

Prior to joining QTative, Thomas worked for Sukut Construction, where he gained experience in residential grading, solar sites, wet utilities, water quality features, detention basins, and highway widening projects. His responsibilities included CAD modeling, estimating budgets, negotiating contracts, and evaluating costs for construction projects with a total value of over $100 million.

Thomas has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

ERIC HIGUCHI,
PRINCIPAL

Eric has a broad range of experience including acquisitions, entitlements, and distressed assets.  He specializes in Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Disposition Solutions.

Prior to joining QTative, Eric was a Vice President for Lehman Brothers. He was directly responsible for the management and disposition of commercial and residential land assets throughout California encompassing over 13,000 acres and 10,000 residential units with a total value of over $250 million. Eric also worked for KB Home in land acquisition for the Southern California Division and as a project manager responsible for the entitlement and development of urban in-fill communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Eric holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from University of California, Irvine. He is a licensed California real estate professional and a member of the Urban Land Institute.

ANDRE ORTIZ,
PROJECT MANAGER

Andre is experienced in heavy civil project management and QA/QC.  He specializes in grading and infrastructure installation. 

Prior to joining QTative, Andre worked for Sukut Construction where he worked on complex projects ranging from roadway expansions to residential grading and infrastructure installation including sewer, storm drain, water, dry utilities, pump stations, large domestic water holding tanks, concrete structures, erosion control, paving, and sitework. His responsibilities included estimating, project management, budgeting, and vendor/subcontractor proposal evaluation for projects with a total value of over $50 million.

Andre has a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. He is also certified in special inspection by ACI and ICC.

Andrew Han,
managing director

Dedicated to exceptional service, Andrew advocates for his clients in maximizing asset value. He counsels and manages forward planning services from acquisition due diligence, entitlements, project management, to disposition.

Prior to joining QTative, Andrew was a Director of Forward Planning at Lennar Homes, handling acquisitions, financial analysis, joint ventures, project management, and asset management. He secured approvals for master-planned communities and in-fill subdivisions, navigating contested entitlements, CEQAs, resource agency permits, and discretionary approvals. Andrew frames entitlements in the context of public policy priorities and knows when to seek cooperation versus alternative postures.

Andrew holds graduate degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and holds EIT and LEED GA designations.

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