CCL provides “Owner’s Representation” services for all phases of construction from project inception through project completion and closeout. Services are focused on project planning, budget adherence and cost control, scheduling, identification and adherence to project time constraints, change order and claims mitigation while meeting the quality requirements of the contract documents. CCL provides these services to building and property owners, developers, project investors, and others.
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A. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
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, construction manager (CM), multiple prime contracts, design / build, guaranteed maximum price.
- Review “Constructability” and “Construction Phasing” issues.
- Assist Owner in selection and qualification of the Contractor.
- Develop “partnering” program.
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.”
Contract Document Phase Services
- Conduct Owner reviews of drawings and specifications.
- Review / advise on preparation of construction 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.
Bidding Phase Services
- Pre-qualification of contractors.
- Compare and analyze bids and proposals. Assist in contractor selection and award.
- Assist in contract negotiations.
B. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Project Management
- Conduct pre-construction 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” 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.
- Develop and maintain a “Punch List” in conjunction with Architect / Engineer.
C. POST-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
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.
Construction Defects
- Defects investigations and identification of critical repairs.
- Documentation of findings.
- Coordination of destructive / nondestructive testing methods.
- Coordination of remediation and repairs.
Construction Claims and Disputes
- Develop procedures for Dispute Review Boards (DRB) and Mediation for claims resolution.
- Provide litigation support, schedule, delay, and disruption analysis, along with expert reports.
- Audit construction damage calculations resulting from delays / acceleration of work, change orders, variations, etc.
Contact us for additional information on services we provide as an owner’s representative, and how we may help you.
