PEEK Properties is broadening the reach of its construction division, announcing that its high-performing in-house entity, PEEK Builders, will now provide fully integrated ground-up and third-party construction services across New Jersey’s multifamily market. The expansion positions the company as both a developer and a comprehensive solutions partner for outside ownership groups.
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The newly expanded offerings will include single-source construction management, general contracting, project management, and accounting services for land developers, property owners, and investment entities delivering new apartment communities across the state. With New Jersey’s growing demand for transit-oriented multifamily development, PEEK Builders aims to streamline complex delivery schedules while elevating construction quality typically associated with luxury markets.
The company’s shift is being led by two seasoned builders: Nick Charles, partner and director of construction, and Luis Gartner, director of project management. Together, they bring experience spanning New York City skyscrapers, sophisticated infrastructure, and large-scale multifamily delivery.
“When clients hire PEEK Builders, they are not just getting a general contractor; they are getting a partner with an owner’s perspective,” said Charles. “We manage the entire project lifecycle. This holistic approach ensures every decision, from material choice to phasing, directly contributes to the long-term value and operational efficiency of the asset, and we build accordingly. Our philosophy is rooted in complete transparency, consulting, problem-solving and of course results.”
Charles’ resume reflects some of the most challenging projects in the country. His work at Gilbane Building Company included $70-plus million penthouse units at The Residence for the Aman Group, while his time at Lend Lease involved delivering internationally recognized developments like 432 Park Avenue — once the world’s tallest residential building — and major infrastructure such as the Fulton Transit Center and the World Trade Center PATH Station. His NYC Department of Buildings Construction Superintendent License further establishes technical credibility not often found among local New Jersey GCs.
Adding complementary leadership is Gartner, who has managed high-density and luxury construction in both the international and New Jersey markets. With a master’s degree in Construction Management from Manhattan College, Gartner emphasizes the firm’s discipline in planning and execution.
“Our process is disciplined and ‘battle-tested,’” he said. “By integrating every facet of the design-build process, we have perfected a methodology that keeps multi-million dollar projects on track by constantly forecasting challenges and providing solutions before they impact the critical path. This efficiency is what allows us to deliver PEEK-caliber quality, every time.”
Co-founding partner of PEEK Properties, Phillip J. Evanski, says the expansion represents a strategic shift from internal efficiency to industry leadership.
“The quality and efficiency that PEEK Builders achieved internally set a new benchmark for us, from the CM and GC side as well as full control and direct communication with subcontractors,” he explained. “Extending these proprietary services – backed by Nick and Luis’s expertise – means we’re offering our industry peers a competitive advantage that protects their investment from start to finish.”
Industry interest in outsourced construction leadership continues to rise, particularly among developers wanting greater control over budgets, schedules, and subcontractor management. PEEK Builders’ model reflects a growing trend where development companies with high-performing internal construction divisions are now extending those capabilities to market partners.
With New Jersey’s pipeline of transit-oriented housing expanding near PATH stations, light rail corridors, and North Jersey commuter hubs, the firm is expected to take on complex, time-sensitive, and capital-intensive projects that benefit from owner-driven oversight.
Originally reported by Yield Pro.
