Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Affordable Housing Construction Solutions
Sunseri Construction has been a trusted leader in affordable housing construction since the early 1970s. Our team partners with clients from project inception to delivery, specializing in multi-family and senior housing solutions. With over 10,000 units built across California and Nevada, we combine technical expertise with deep industry relationships to navigate complex funding requirements. Our LEED-certified professionals and OSHA-trained teams ensure compliance with modern safety and sustainability standards. We maintain strong partnerships with HUD, CalHFA, and other regulatory bodies while prioritizing quality control through dedicated project teams.Our value engineering approach consistently delivers cost savings exceeding construction fees. As an advocate for disadvantaged workers, we maintain exemplary MBE/WBE and Section 3 hiring records. Led by CEO Donny Lieberman, a housing policy expert with 40+ years of advocacy experience, we remain committed to transforming communities through innovative construction solutions.
Services
Affordable Housing Construction
Senior Housing Development
Multi-Family Housing Projects
Historical Rehabilitation
LEED Certified Construction
Value Engineering Services
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Pre-Construction Planning
Sustainable Building Solutions
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized expertise in affordable housing construction
- Dedicated LEED-certified professionals and OSHA-trained safety teams
- Proven value engineering process delivering 3% or less change orders
- Established partnerships with HUD, CalHFA, and major affordable housing lenders
- Exemplary record in MBE/WBE participation and Section 3 hiring compliance
Associations and certifications
- LEED Platinum Certified
Services
Affordable Housing Construction
Sunseri Construction delivers high-quality affordable housing solutions with over 10,000 units completed across California and Nevada. Our expertise spans multi-family complexes and senior housing developments. We navigate complex funding requirements while maintaining strict quality control through dedicated project teams and comprehensive compliance programs.
Senior Housing Development
We specialize in creating safe, accessible senior living communities with specialized design considerations. Our projects incorporate universal design principles and age-friendly features. With decades of experience, we understand the unique regulatory requirements and funding sources specific to senior housing developments.
LEED Certified Construction
Our LEED Accredited Professionals implement sustainable building practices across all project phases. We achieve energy efficiency through innovative materials and construction methods. Our team maintains current knowledge of evolving environmental regulations and has completed multiple LEED Platinum Certified projects for affordable housing clients.
Historical Rehabilitation
We preserve architectural integrity while modernizing infrastructure for adaptive reuse projects. Our expertise includes restoring historic buildings to meet contemporary housing needs. We maintain compliance with preservation standards while integrating modern safety and accessibility requirements for multi-family housing conversions.
Value Engineering Services
Our proven value engineering process consistently delivers savings exceeding construction fees. We analyze material alternatives and construction methods during pre-construction planning. Our approach maintains design integrity while achieving budget goals through collaborative problem-solving with architects and clients.
People
Donny Lieberman
President and CEO
Housing advocate with 40+ years of experience, Donny leads Sunseri's strategic direction. He serves on multiple housing organization boards and previously chaired Brilliant Corners, a statewide nonprofit serving vulnerable populations.
Cindy Lares
Chief Financial Officer
Cindy oversees financial operations and project budgeting. With extensive experience in affordable housing finance, she manages complex funding structures and ensures fiscal compliance across all Sunseri projects.
Joe Manzi
Senior Project Manager
Joe leads project teams with expertise in senior housing construction. He coordinates safety protocols and quality control measures while maintaining client relationships throughout the construction lifecycle.
Nyles Armstrong
Chief Estimator
Nyles manages cost estimation and value engineering processes. His expertise in construction economics helps clients achieve budget goals while maintaining quality standards through innovative material and method analysis.
Bryan McCann
Superintendent
Bryan oversees daily construction operations with focus on safety and quality. He coordinates subcontractor teams and implements Sunseri's comprehensive compliance programs on active job sites.
Questions
What types of housing projects does Sunseri Construction specialize in?
We specialize in affordable multi-family housing, senior housing developments, and permanent supportive housing projects across California and Nevada.
How does Sunseri handle complex project funding requirements?
Our team has extensive experience navigating HUD, CalHFA, USDA Rural Development, and other funding sources with sophisticated compliance systems.
What sustainability certifications does Sunseri hold?
We have three LEED Accredited Professionals on staff and have completed multiple LEED Platinum Certified projects.
How does Sunseri ensure construction quality control?
We employ dedicated project teams with OSHA 30/10 Hour Safety certifications and maintain comprehensive quality assurance programs.
What pre-construction services do you offer?
We provide budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, and funding strategy services during the project conceptualization phase.
How does Sunseri support workforce diversity?
We maintain exemplary MBE/WBE participation rates and Section 3 hiring compliance across our affordable housing projects.
