Preconstruction Phase

• 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/Consultants. Define scope of services.
• Risk identification and mitigation. Evaluate project insurance requirements.
• Define project delivery system traditional design/bid/build, phased fast track, construction manager (CM), multiple prime contracts, design/build, and guaranteed maximum price.
• Review "Constructability" and "Construction Phasing" issues.
• Assist Owner in selection and qualification of the Contractor.

Construction Phase

• Conduct pre-construction conference
• Review and implement independent testing procedures with Architect/Engineer and Contractor
• Review Contractor’s "As Planned" construction schedule and procurement schedule
• Develop and maintain "Management Summary" and "As-Built" schedules
• Monitor construction 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 submittals. Make recommendations to owner for resolution of claims and disputes
• Coordinate and review "Change Orders" and evaluate cost and time impacts to the project

Post-Construction Phase

1) 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, submittals 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.

2) Construction Defects

• Defects investigations and identification of critical repairs
• Documentation of findings
• Coordination of destructive/nondestructive testing methods.
• Coordination of remediation and repairs.

3) Construction Claims and Disputes

• Develop procedures for Dispute Review Boards (DRB) and Mediation for claims resolution.
• Provide litigation support, schedule/delay and disruption analysis, and expert reports
• Audit construction damage calculations resulting from delays/acceleration of work, change orders, variations, etc.