Executive Leadership & Proven Delivery
Founded in 2014, Breakwater is led by third generation Florida State Certified General Contractor Brian Gershen. With more than 25 years of construction leadership, he has delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in commercial and luxury residential projects across Texas, Florida, the Caribbean, and North Africa.
Breakwater delivers senior level oversight, disciplined execution, and owner-first leadership to protect budgets, drive schedules, and elevate project outcomes.
Credentials
State Certified General Contractor (CGC1521745)
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Florida State University
LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction
Environmental Protection Agency Certified Renovator
Global Experience. Proven Controls.
Breakwater operates across Texas, Florida, the Caribbean, and North Africa, supporting projects under a wide range of building codes, materials, and construction methodologies.
Regardless of location, we apply the same disciplined construction management approach to drive scope clarity, control cost and change orders, maintain schedule performance, and deliver quality through closeout.
Our clients value consistent leadership, proactive problem solving, and clear reporting that keeps decision-making tight and execution moving.
Managed With Precision. Delivered With Confidence.
Have a project in motion or entering preconstruction? Breakwater provides senior led Owner’s Representation and Construction Management to protect your budget, enforce schedule accountability, and drive clean execution through closeout.