Project management is the discipline of using established principles, procedures and policies to successfully guide a project from conception through completion. We offer quantity survey, cost estimation and material management.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SELECTION & SUPPORT
Evaluation, selection and implementation of micro-computer based project management systems.
Development of management information systems for monitoring and controlling project progress.
Simulation and analysis of project operations.
Consultation with programmers and system analyst regarding requirements for project management systems.
Methods to utilize accounting information in conjunction with other project records for productivity measurement and control.
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.
