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Team Selection and
Professional Contracts
Assemble a project team that may include
architect, engineer, contractor/construction manager, code consultant,
attorney – and other professional disciplines – depending
on project scope and owner preferences. Interview and recommend.
Assist in appropriate selections. Negotiate service contracts on
the owner's behalf.
Budgets and Schedules
Develop realistic and accurate budgets
and schedules, starting early in the process, reviewed throughout
– crucial to success.
Approvals and Permits
With code consultant, architect and attorney,
identify all relevant approvals and permits, and incorporate this
information into the schedule
Construction Contracts
Negotiate on the owner's behalf, knowledgeably
in the owner's best interest, on business terms, costs, savings
provisions and other features.
Subcontractor Bidding
Work with the contractor or construction manager
to develop an appropriate list of subcontract bidders. Review the
bid process to ensure quality, fairness and control of costs.
Design and Construction Start-Up
Meet with directors, the building committee,
architect and other professionals, as well as construction managers
and project executives, to develop consensus and to establish internal
review and approval mechanisms.
Project Reports
Prepare a monthly progress report summarizing
work status; comparing actual costs and progress to original budget
and schedules; reviewing approved change orders; and summarizing
construction issues and disputes.
Shop Drawing and Submittal
Require construction manager to submit a complete
list of required shop drawings. Monitor manager's and architect's
compliance with drawings. Receive and review copies of all drawing
submittals. Ensure that a complete set of submittals is kept in
the field office and turn over to the
client at project close.
Change Order Review
Review proposed change orders and other construction
issues or disputes. Make appropriate recommendations. If necessary,
assist the client and/or architect in the negotiation of change
orders or construction disputes.
Payment Application Review
Before processing, review each monthly pay
request with the construction manager and architect, client and
funding agency. Ensure that construction manager submits all pertinent
supporting documentation, for each requisition. Complete all forms
required by funding agency, obtaining client's signature. Maintain
copies until project completion.
Onsite Work Review
Act as the client's onsite surrogate. Make
sure that appropriate work is done and in place. If necessary, make
recommendations for adjustments in the pay request and schedule.
Move-In
Work with the client and consultants to coordinate
all synergistic support services including security, telecom, furniture
and equipment selection. Assist with move coordination. Find temporary
space if necessary.
Project Completion and Close-out
Coordinate the close-out of construction,
clean-up and removal, Building Department approvals and follow-up
all the way through client occupancy.
Drink champagne at celebratory party!
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