Jennifer Elsasser and Watershed Partners have worked together over several years on a variety of projects that demonstrate the breadth of her background and experience in project management. She brings a unique perspective to her project management assignments because she has experience in the roles of designer, contractor and owner on a number of different project types. On the design side, Ms. Elsasser has held project management positions with notable high end residential designers Naomi Leff & Associates and Bruce Bierman Design. She completed residential projects in California, Connecticut, Colorado and New York City. She also worked with Kramer Hutchison and with Janson Goldstein, providing project management on retail and hotel projects. Ms. Elsasser spent six years working as a general contractor project manager in New York City. Projects completed in the general contractor role include the DKNY flagship on Madison Avenue, studio, showroom and office spaces, and boutiques for Alain Mikli and Ralph Lauren. Most recently, she has served as Owner’s Representative on residential, retail, and hotel projects. Ms. Elsasser combines a unique sensitivity to the wishes of the designer with a well-founded understanding of the practical realities of the jobsite to deliver the best possible project results for the client.
At Watershed Partners, Ms. Elsasser helps anchor the New York office, addressing those projects in the city that require frequent job site presence. She is currently managing projects for Ralph Lauren and Frette. Ms. Elsasser is a BFA graduate of the Pratt Institute.