WHAT DO WE DO?

True North is an Owner's Representative Project Management (OR/PM) company. We are industry experts that act on behalf of (and in collaboration with) building owners to:

  • Define scopes of work

  • Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP's)

  • Solicit qualified contractors

  • Coordinate schedules

  • Provide quality control

  • Generally manage the construction process from infancy through to completion

Clients include commercial building owners, investment groups, and homeowners associations. Projects range in size and scope; and can include painting, re-cladding, roofing, decking, building additions, and more. Our service area covers the greater Seattle area, from Everett to Federal Way and including the Eastside.

Our goal is simple: Be the very best at what we do.

We focus on quality, not quantity, and each property -- with its unique set of features -- is treated as if it were our own. We form strategic partnerships with owners and property managers that are meant to last.

We believe that many headaches and problems can be eliminated with a project if errors are caught early and reported effectively during the course of construction. In addition to having good communication with our clients (owners, lenders, or insurers), we believe that it is very important to establish a good working relationship with the contractors performing the work on a site. This allows us to bring problems to the contractor's attention while we are on site. It also allows us to schedule visits when most appropriate.

HISTORY

TRUE NORTH Construction Management, Inc. was founded by Jeff Samdal, PE, and Jordan E. Crump, and is licensed in Washington State. Mr. Samdal comes as an owner of Jeff Samdal & Associates - a building inspection and reserve study company - with years of working with property owners where the need for Owner's Representative services has remained high with limited options for help. Mr. Crump comes as a highly regarded local industry construction expert with a reputation for excellence. After working together through various construction projects for nearly a decade, Mr. Samdal and Mr. Crump formed TRUE NORTH to take Owner's Representative Project Management services to the next level. It officially opened its doors in 2017.

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE

Bottom line: We are committed to helping our clients in the best way that we can. Our business name represents this commitment, and we strive to be industry guides and experts at the highest level.

our leadership

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JEFF SAMDAL, PE

President, Principal Project Manager, Engineer

Jeff consistently earns accolades because of his attention to detail, practical approach, knowledge of the industry, and genuine appreciation for clients’ concerns for their real estate investments. His credentials rank amongst the best in the industry, and include:

  • Dual Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - Civil & Mechanical, WA

  • Accredited Reserve Specialist (RS)

  • Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA)

  • Building Inspection Engineer (BIE)

  • Structural Pest Inspector (SPI)

  • Licensed Home Inspector

He is the founding Principal at Jeff Samdal & Associates, Inc., where he has performed thousands of building inspections, reserve studies, project management, and related services since 2005 for building owners, homeowners, associations, government agencies, lenders, insurers, and more.

Mr. Samdal is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Washington and began his professional career in the hydropower industry, where he assisted with both design and management of major construction projects. As a husband and father to two, he is actively involved in his community as a Little League manager and Scout leader. When he is not working he is outside where he loves to backcountry ski, hike, and mountaineer.

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JORDAN E. CRUMP, rro, rewo

Vice President, Principal Project Manager, Construction Expert

Jordan has worked in the multifamily housing and commercial real estate industry since 2005. During this time, he has overseen every phase of the construction process and helped clients successfully execute building envelope projects ranging from exterior drainage, waterproofing, siding, window, and roof resurfacing projects. This work experience included time in both the contracting side of the industry for a Seattle area general contractor, as well as asset management for a local property management firm. This has allowed Jordan to gain a unique understanding of clients' needs, as well as challenges faced by the project team during the course of construction. Jordan is actively involved with IIBEC (International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants) having previously served on the Puget Sound Chapter Board of Directors as well as chairing the IIBEC Emerging Professionals Committee.

Jordan has obtained the RRO and REWO professional registrations from IIBEC, and attends numerous continuing education seminars which are focused on the latest advancements in building science and construction methods.

Mr. Crump and Mr. Samdal worked together for a decade before forming a strategic partnership with TRUE NORTH. 

Mr. Crump is a husband and father to two younger children. When he is not working or changing diapers, he is outside where he loves to telemark ski, hike, and mountaineer.