PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
- Project / Programme management
- Project plans and integrated timelines
- Project monitoring and controls
- Design management
- Risk management
- Project assessments
- Operational concepts and procedures
- Operation & maintenance manuals
- Training concepts & training manuals
- Sub-contract management
- Procurement management
- Contract management
Our Project Management services are classified into three typical stages.
1. PRE-PROJECT PHASE
A Conceptual Services
- Define project objectives and constraints (user requirements, design goals).
- Assist in site evaluation, selection, and acquisition.
- Develop conceptual/preliminary budget.
- Prepare conceptual "Milestone" schedule.
- Assist Owner in evaluation and selection of Architect/Engineer. Define scope of services.
- Interface with local municipalities regarding planning and permits.
- Risk identification and mitigation. Evaluate project insurance requirements.
- Define project delivery system traditional design/bid/build, phased fast track, project manager, multiple prime contracts, design/build, and guaranteed maximum price.
- Review "Constructability" and "Project Phasing" issues.
- Assist Owner in selection and qualification of the Contractor.
- Develop "partnering" program.
B Design Development Phase Services
- Review cost estimates at schematic, design development, and 95% completion of final design and contract document development.
- Monitor design progress.
- Review/refine Project "Milestone" Schedule and prepare "Master Project Schedule."
C Contract Document Phase Services
- Conduct Owner reviews of drawings and specifications.
- Review/advise on preparation of project contracts.
- Review/prepare bid packages.
- Review/refine "Master Project Schedule" for inclusion of "Milestone Dates" into contract documents.
- Develop scheduling and contract administration clauses for inclusion into the contract documents.
D Bidding Phase Services
- Pre-qualification of contractors.
- Compare and analyze bids and proposals. Assist in contractor selection and award.
- Assist in contract negotiations.
- Evaluate stage wise program requirements.
2. DURING PROJECT PHASE:
- Conduct pre-project conference.
- Review and implement independent testing procedures with Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
- Develop and monitor shop drawing review schedule with Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
- Review Contractor's "As Planned" project schedule and procurement schedule.
- Develop and maintain "Management Summary" and "As-Built" schedules.
- Monitor project progress and conduct progress meetings with Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
- Review Contractor's resource loaded schedule and monthly schedule updates.
- Monitor timeliness of Architect/Engineer responses to "Requests for Information" (RFI).
- Administer project progress payments.
- Track actual costs versus budgeted costs, recommend cost reduction and control measures.
- Review project correspondence, change orders, and claim submittal. Make recommendations to Owner for resolution of claims and disputes.
- Coordinate and review "change orders" and evaluate cost and time impacts to the project.
- Develop and maintain a "Punch List" in conjunction with Architect/Engineer.
3. POST-PROJECT PHASE:
A Project Close-Out
- Finalize the "As-Built" schedule.
- Monitor and administer "Project Close-Out Activities" including Architect/Engineer's issuance of certificates of substantial completion, as-built drawings, completion of punch list work scopes, start-up and commissioning of systems, coordination of final lien waivers, and submittal by contractor of guarantees/warranties along with operation and maintenance manuals, coordination of final "walk-through" inspections.
- Coordinate and schedule Owner occupancy.
- Review Contractor's application for final payment.
B Project Defects
- Defects investigations and identification of critical repairs.
- Documentation of findings.
- Coordination of destructive/nondestructive testing methods.
- Coordination of remediation and repairs.