ABOUT BUILDWISE

BuildWise Solutions is a Class B general contractor serving Southern California. We specialize in renovation, tenant improvement, and building-systems work in occupied spaces, from university campuses to community buildings.

Founded by Jonathan Saint-Fort, our team works as an extension of yours, with clear communication, honest schedules, and ownership through the finish.

WHY BUILDWISE?

Because what we build matters. How we build matters even more.

The name BuildWise Solutions was inspired by a simple but profound principle: anything worth building must begin with a strong foundation.

In Matthew 7:24-25, Scripture speaks of a wise builder who built his house upon the rock. When the storms came, the structure stood. Not because it was never tested, but because it was built on something that could withstand the test.

That principle extends far beyond construction.

At BuildWise Solutions, we believe wisdom is reflected in the decisions made before the first shovel breaks ground, the integrity demonstrated when challenges arise, and the responsibility we carry long after a project is completed.

Build represents our commitment to creating, improving, and transforming spaces that serve people and communities.

Wise represents the judgment, foresight, discipline, and integrity required to build responsibly and with purpose.

Solutions represents our belief that a great contractor does more than execute plans. We anticipate challenges, solve complex problems, and take ownership of delivering results.

We don't simply build structures. We build trust, relationships, opportunities, and environments where institutions and communities can thrive.

Our philosophy is simple: Build with wisdom. Lead with integrity. Create something that lasts.

Meet Our Team

Jonathan Saint-Fort

Founder / Principal

Jonathan Saint-Fort is the founder and CEO of BuildWise Solutions, a construction company built on the belief that exceptional work begins with exceptional character.

Raised in New York by Haitian immigrant parents, Jonathan credits his Christian faith and his grandmother’s unwavering commitment to excellence for shaping his values.

His experience as both a contractor and university owner’s representative taught him that great construction is about more than buildings. It is about trust, thoughtful communication, and genuinely caring for the people behind every project.

Beyond business, Jonathan is passionate about generosity, mentoring others, and using success to create opportunities for communities near and far. His guiding principle is simple: leave people better than you found them.

Amanda Burgess

Director of Strategic Growth & Partnerships

Amanda Burgess is the Director of Strategic Growth and Partnerships at BuildWise, where she leads business development and partnerships.

  • Her background spans pharmaceutical sales, running full sales operations across multiple boutique fitness locations, and owning her own studio, which taught her what it takes to earn a client’s trust and keep it. She brings that same relationship-first approach to construction, helping institutions and partners find the right fit for their spaces and their goals.

Wesley Reed

Business Development Executive

Wesley Reed is a Business Development Executive at BuildWise, where he builds relationships with the institutions and communities we serve.

  • Raised in the Atlanta suburbs, with a background in financial advising, he believes serving a client well means building a relationship that outlasts the project, even if that means connecting them with someone who can better meet their needs. As a follower of Jesus, he works hard from a place of rest, shows up each day with consistency and integrity, and pursues growth only when it’s sustainable for everyone involved. He never lets the bottom line crowd out care for people, especially those in need. Away from work, you’ll find him with his wife and daughter, hiking in the mountains, or at the piano.

Tobi Oginni

Project Manager
Tobi Oginni is a Project Manager at BuildWise, where he oversees schedules, budgets, and subcontractor coordination from preconstruction through closeout. He keeps clients informed at every step so there are no surprises.

Eric Torres

Superintendent

Eric Torres is the Superintendent at BuildWise, leading daily field operations on every project. He keeps work phased around occupied spaces, coordinates the trades on site, and holds the quality standard through the final walkthrough.