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Why a Construction Manager?
End-to-End Construction Management
The primary role of a construction manager (CM) is to act as a representative and advocate for the building owner.
Unlike general contractors, who enter a project after the building plans are drawn and approved, a construction manager is part of a project from conception to completion. This gives the building owner two advantages in the early stages of the project:
• Value engineering – the construction manager will work with the owner’s design team to suggest construction methods and materials that will reduce the project’s cost and improve overall quality.
• Time savings – with no need to shop the plans to various contractors and receive bids, the owner of a construction management job saves weeks of time
Construction management at this phase benefits all owners, regardless of their experience with construction. Novices will receive guidance and advice needed to avoid pitfalls later on. Experienced owners will eliminate hassles by delegating day-to-day management and hassles to the CM to handle on their behalf.
Construction managers will help avoid common building pitfalls, such as these.
Construction Manager Pre-Construction
During the pre-construction process, the concept of “constructability” is vital. In short – is it possible to build what you want, the way you want it, in the location you want, and with your budget? How exactly will the finished product look? What obstacles are likely to crop up? How will you handle them?
The construction manager will answer all these questions and more. The manager will help the owner determine the size and shape of the finished building, as well as what systems are needed (HVAC, conveyors, etc.) to achieve the desired results. Owners and construction managers will collaborate to determine a feasible timetable and milestones before construction begins.
Role of Construction Manager
The construction manager will serve as the owner’s eyes and ears and provide a full report on an agreed-upon schedule.
During construction, the CM will handle or delegate many of the daily hassles of construction:
• Renting equipment
• Filing permits
• Periodic inspections.
• Notifying everyone on the jobsite of changes to the plan or schedule
Having this representative on site will provide the project owner with peace of mind throughout construction.
Construction Managers Post-Construction
At the end of the project, the Construction Manager will turn the keys over to the building owner and answer any questions about features or aspects of the project. If the building owner decides to expand or make changes to the building in the future, the Construction Manager will have a deep knowledge of the project and provide similar services for the expansion.
Construction Managers and Safety
The Construction Manager will ensure jobsite safety by:
• Enforcing agreed-upon safety standards (such as OSHA) throughout the process
• Making the final call when weather or other unforeseen conditions compromise jobsite safety
• Setting a realistic timeframe that allows all work to be completed safely and on time
The Cost of a Construction Manager
Construction managers work with most types of project delivery, including design-build, construction management at work, traditional design-bid-build and P3. The construction manager’s fee will be determined based on the initial contract with the manager or their firm.
ZAYNZ offers expanded construction management services as part of our full-service offerings.