The Construction Phase

Project Control: Coordinate and monitor work of trade contractors to ensure that project meets or exceeds the schedule. Provide full time Project Superintendent and establish on-site organization to carry out plans most effectively. Create communication guidelines among all parties involved; conduct progress meetings; troubleshoot and adjust schedule; oversee personnel and equipment of subcontractors and implement risk management plan if needed.

Cost Control: Revise, refine, and identify variances between actual cost and estimate; incorporate approved changes and develop forecasts; monitor materials, labor and equipment used, and maintain accounting records for each.

Payment to Trade Contractors: Develop and implement procedure to review and process applications for progress and final payments.

Building Permits: Obtain all building permits and special permits as required to proceed with work and secure a Certificate of Occupancy at project completion.

Inspection: Inspect trade contractors' work to protect Owner against defects and deficiencies.

Contract Interpreters: Refer all questions relative to interpretations of design intent to Architect.

Shop Drawings & Samples: Along with Architect, develop and implement procedures to expedite processing and approvals of shop drawings and samples.

Reports & Project Site Documents: Record and maintain progress on the project such as reports, contracts, drawings, samples, purchases, and other documentation related to the work.

Substantial Completion: In coordination with Architect, determine substantial completion of work.

Start-Up: Along with Owner's project personnel, direct the checkout of equipment, utilities, and operating systems for initial start-up readiness and testing by the trade contractors.

Final Completion: With Architect, determine final completion and notify Owner for final inspection. Provide Owner with keys, manuals, drawings, and other operating manuals.