Synergy Development Group - Luxury Multifamily
General Contractors License #1145978

LUXURY RESIDENTIAL. MULTIFAMILY EXCELLENCE.

Ryan has been either building directly through self performing various subtrades, driving project management and field corrdination efforts, or stabilizing stalled projects via value engineering or resolving constructability issues to push them across the finish line in a variety of project delivery methods across California for the last 28 years. From new ground‑up construction and complex takeovers to luxury and custom high-end residential. Ryan specializes in full project management from design development to grading through TCO and lease-up to obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
PROCORE CERTIFIED
PMI MEMBER • ACTIVE PMP TRACK
DEEP LADBS • LAFD • BOE RELATIONSHIPS
SPECIALISTS IN PROJECT TURNAROUNDS & TCO RECOVERY

LED BY A TRUE
CONSTRUCTION VETERAN.

Ryan brings a rare combination of hands-on field expertise, deep technical understanding of construction drawings, and executive-level project leadership. He can interpret plans with precision, identify bottlenecks early, streamline workflows, and coordinate effectively with design teams, consultants, and city agencies. This allows him to stabilize troubled projects and drive them to completion with clarity and control.

Ryan’s practical, commonsense approach turns complex construction into a manageable, predictable process. Developers and homeowners move forward with confidence knowing their investment is being protected by someone who has actually built these projects from the ground up — not someone repeating what they’ve heard in a meeting.

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN’T FAKE

In this industry, plenty of people can talk. They repeat the right buzzwords, sound convincing, and sell the illusion of competence — until the moment the project demands real knowledge. That’s when the scrambling starts. The delays. The finger-pointing. The excuses. The blame.

The truth is simple: they never had the experience to build successfully in Los Angeles.

Ryan has watched this cycle play out for years, and it’s exactly why Synergy Development Group exists. With decades of real field experience and a proven track record of rescuing stalled, mismanaged, or failed projects, Ryan brings what the talkers can’t: actual results, backed by documented project completions, real inspection approvals, and Certificates of Occupancy to prove it.

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

If you want a builder who can talk, you have options. If you want a builder who can finish, you call Synergy.

CORE VALUE PROPOSITION
Project Rescue & Stabilization
Turning stalled, over-budget, or distressed developments into successful, occupied assets.
Regulatory Fluency
Longstanding relationships with LADBS, LAFD, BOE, DWP, SoCal Edison, SoCal Gas, Spectrum Bulk Service, and AT&T Construction Service. Proven TCO & C of O delivery.
Full Lifecycle Leadership
Preconstruction through final inspection, permit close-out, and lease-up stabilization.
WHAT WE DELIVER

Core Competencies

MULTIFAMILY

Ground-Up Construction

Podium & subterranean parking, extensive preconstruction CD reviews, value engineering, and disciplined phased execution.

SPECIALTY

Project Takeovers & Rescue

Resolution of constructability issues, budget stabilization, subcontractor realignment, and achieving TCO/C of O where others failed.

LUXURY

High-End Residential

Hillside grading, architectural concrete, bespoke finishes, and white-glove owner & architect coordination from design development through to completion.

EXPERTISE

Budgeting & Compliance

Development Strategies, Spacial Analysis, Budget Planning, Estimating and Value Engineering, Lender Negotiations, Plan Check Cooridnation, Change Management, Chapter 11A/12A ADA, ICC, UBC, CRC, CBC, and full regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.

Procore • Bluebeam Revu • MS Project • PlanGrid • Fieldwire • CSI MasterFormat • AIA Documentation Standards

SIGNATURE WORK

Featured Projects

These projects represent the foundation of experience that led Ryan Traylor to establish Synergy Development Group. Prior to forming his own firm, Ryan was frequently brought in — either hired directly or invited by ownership — to independently assess and turn around multifamily and residential projects that had become troubled, stalled, or financially distressed.

The projects shown below were executed while working for other companies. Many arrived in poor condition: delayed for years, burdened with red tags, missed inspections, incomplete scopes, underfunded budgets, or poorly coordinated plans. In each case, Ryan was tasked with stepping in, diagnosing the root causes, and implementing the project controls needed to stabilize and complete the work.

These experiences exposed the recurring patterns that separate projects destined to succeed from those destined to fail. Most failures are not the result of bad luck — they are the predictable outcome of weak preconstruction planning, poor interdisciplinary coordination, and the absence of proper project controls established before breaking ground.

Through these challenging assignments, Ryan developed a deep understanding of where and why projects derail. This firsthand knowledge became the driving force behind founding Synergy Development Group — to bring a higher standard of project execution, accountability, and systematic problem-solving to the Los Angeles market.
165 Sierra Bonita Ave - Pasadena 6-unit multifamily
PASADENA
165 Sierra Bonita Ave
Pasadena, CA • 2-Story, 6-Unit Multifamily
Shell-to-substantial completion. Delivered code-compliant building ready for occupancy despite developer bankruptcy proceedings.
SUCCESS • Shell → C of O Ready
Details
4055 Oakwood Ave - 68-unit multifamily
LOS ANGELES
4055 Oakwood Ave
Los Angeles, CA • 5-Story, 68-Unit Multifamily + Subterranean Parking
Ground-up preconstruction & early phase management. Value engineering, full RFQ process, and successful LADWP electrical coordination.
SOLD • Delivered
Details
4242 Crenshaw Blvd multifamily development
LOS ANGELES
4242 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA • Multifamily Development
Demolition through framing with complex environmental conditions including UST remediation and full regulatory compliance.
RECOVERED • Environmental Clearance Achieved
Details
5330 Loma Linda Ave stalled project recovery
LOS ANGELES
5330 Loma Linda Ave
Los Angeles, CA • Multifamily Residential
Stalled development recovery. Nine months dormant with multiple ownership changes. Systematic final inspection sequencing delivered decisive results.
CLOSED • Advanced to Occupancy
Details
5608 La Mirada multifamily project
LOS ANGELES
2BR | 2BA
5608 La Mirada Ave
Los Angeles, CA • Multifamily Residential
Rough phase through C of O and lease-up stabilization. Full execution scope with clean permit close-out and fully tenanted asset.
STABILIZED • Lease-Up Complete
Details
2055 Ventura Blvd large multifamily modular project
VENTURA
2055 Ventura Blvd
Ventura, CA • 175-Unit, 21-Building Modular Multifamily + Public Park
Massive infrastructure & environmental remediation. 280 modular units, 33,000 CY fill, UST removal, major utility mains. Lender negotiations on $30M shortfall.
COMPLEX • Major Infrastructure
Details
Manhattan Beach High-End Exterior Facade with HardiePlank
MANHATTAN BEACH
Manhattan Beach Exterior Facade
Manhattan Beach, CA • Premium HardiePlank Facade Execution
Led team in high-quality exterior facade installation using 5/16" HardiePlank with precision mitered corners — a level of detail uncommon at the time.
DELIVERED
Details
1133 Hope St - DTLA High-Rise
DTLA
1133 Hope St
Los Angeles, CA • High-Rise Mixed-Use
Punch work, systems commissioning & final inspections on this high-profile Downtown LA mixed-use development. Coordinated LADBS, engineers, and ownership for clean close-out.
DELIVERED
Details
5050 W. Pico Blvd - Project Takeover
LOS ANGELES
5050 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA • Multifamily Project Takeover
Major project takeover in finish phase. Resolved complex fire wall code issues using LARR, obtained TCO, and stabilized the project that others could not close.
DELIVERED
Details

Full project portfolio, additional photography, and professional references available upon request.

PROFESSIONAL STANDING

Credentials & Affiliations

LICENSURE
General Contractors
License #1145978
State of California
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Procore Certified: Project Management
  • Procore Certified: Core Tools
  • Procore Certified: Quality & Safety
  • Procore Certified: Superintendent
  • PMI Member — Active PMP Track
EDUCATION & SOFTWARE
Santa Rosa Junior College
Construction Management, Blueprint Reading & C++
Sacramento City College
Business Studies
Proficient in: Procore, Bluebeam Revu, MS Project, PlanGrid, Fieldwire, MS Excel, CSI Format, AIA Standards
NEXT STEP

Ready to move your project forward?

Whether you need ground-up delivery, a project rescue, or luxury residential execution — we bring clarity, control, and results.

Synergy Development Group, Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
General Contractors License #1145978 • State of California