CONSTRUCTION MANAGMENT

The Construction Manager is a valuable member of the Owner's Project Development Team. The Construction Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a Project Management Plan that will achieve the goals of the Owner, and to keep the Project within the budgetary, quality and schedule parameters established by the plan. The Construction Manager does not design or construct the Project. The Construction Manager's job is to implement a management framework within which those processes may be carried out efficiently and effectively. The development team approach to Project Management reverses the inherently adversarial nature of traditional construction; therefore, reducing the causes of disputes and subsequent litigation.

Flexibility in a Construction Manager's service's program allows it to be tailored to the specific needs of the Project. The program can also be coordinated with the management resources and needs of the Owner. Construction Management has proven beneficial to all types of construction Projects in both the public and private sectors.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PHASE

  • Assist in the selection of an Architect and other Professional Consultants'.
  • Identify Project responsibility list for Development Team.
  • Assist in Project Planning and Design Meetings with the Architect.
  • Prepare Preliminary Budgets and Cost Estimates as required.
  • Prepare Schedule for all four phases of construction.
  • Advise the Owner as necessary, of Contract Procedures, Materials and Schedules.
  • Prepare and update as necessary, Construction Cost Statement.
  • Prepare and update as necessary, Construction Schedule.
  • Prepare anticipated amounts of Payment Schedule.
  • Make recommendations to the Architect on Bidding Procedures and Scope of Work.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE BIDDING PHASE

  • Pre-qualify Bidders.
  • Develop Proposal Forms and identify Scope of Work for each bidding category.
  • Contractor Communication during Bidding Process.
  • Tabulate Proposals.
  • Evaluate Proposals.
  • Conduct Contractor Negotiations.
  • Recommend Contract Awards.
  • Assist in determining further Value Engineering requirements.
  • Prepare Contracts for Owner's execution.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

  • Provide on-site supervision of entire construction process.
  • Conduct regular on-site Progress Meetings.
  • Prepare Payment Applications and conduct monthly Payment Application approval meetings.
  • Monitor Subcontractor performance and Contract compliance.
  • Construction coordination.
  • Assist with Change Order determination, preparation and processing.
  • Process Shop Drawings and Samples to Architect for approvals.
  • Prepare and maintain a complete Construction Schedule.
  • Maintain As-Built Drawings, Warranties and Guarantees.
  • Coordinate Punchlist completion, and Owner occupancy.
  • Maintain updated Schedule of Values or Sworn Construction Statement.
  • Administer all General Conditions and Construction support activities.

SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE WARRANTY PHASE

  • Provide Post-Construction follow-up as necessary during the entire Warranty Period.
  • Advise the Owner regarding any additional Services required beyond the normal Scope of Work.