Construction Management

As Project Manager, we act on our client's behalf to oversee all aspects of the construction process and to represent and protect our client's interests. This turnkey approach greatly alleviates the time commitment required by the client, ensuring the client is kept abreast of all matters. We protect the client's interests by assisting and confirming that construction proceeds in accordance with their wishes. In today's business environment every company should be acting as a "lean, mean, moneymaking machine", thus each member of the staff should be producing at their highest level prior to a project relocation. If any staff member is pulled away from their job responsibilities to try to coordinate a move it would cost the company money, both in lost in revenue and potential problems due to lack of experience in the relocation process.

Team Coordination
The project manager's role and responsibilities are similar to that of a head coach on a professional team. We take a leadership role in the selection of the team and are responsible for the performance of the team. Our loyalty, like that of the coach, is to the owner and in the end the owner always has the final say. Some of our team members are:  architects, bankers, general contractor, equipment leasing agents, equipment suppliers, city officials, landscapers, data/voice/security/sound consultants and real estate brokers.

Bidding Management
Once the construction drawings are complete the bid offers are made to previously interviewed and approved General Contractors. Technology bids needs to coordinated as well as any specific equipment providers not covered within the construction budgets. Bid analysis should be handled promptly with all bidders notified of the final selections. In some situations, value engineering may occur prior to concluding negotiations.

Scheduling
The Project Manager begins tracking the work performance to meet deadlines. Clear communication between the Contractor and the Project Manager is vital. A project schedule spreadsheet is coordinated between the team members.

Site Management
Site visits, often daily, allow the project manager to oversee all site activities, with special attention to detailing, workmanship and building code requirements. Site meetings are held with the contractor to outline any deficiencies, as well as weekly team meetings to ensure that everyone is kept abreast of the progress. Change order reviews are handled promptly in order to keep the process moving along. Construction progress payment reviews are made at the request of the funding institution. A final inspection is held to certify substantial completion of the project.