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Project Management Services

The following is an outline of the types of Owner's Representative services we provide, individually or in any combination:

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PLANNING Prepare program summary document Develop comprehensive project budget General overall project master schedule Develop management plan for communications and approvals DESIGN Conduct architect and consultant selection process Review drawings and specifications Analyze design team cost estimates Identify opportunities for cost savings Monitor schedule performance and identify long lead items Expedite coordination between architect and Owner's consultants Conduct and document project coordination meetings Assist with obtaining regulatory approvals Review and prepare payment recommendations for all invoices PROCUREMENT and BIDDING Coordinate review of project delivery options Conduct contractor selection or bidding process Conduct direct purchase vendor selection or bidding Prepare comparative analysis of bids received

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT START-UP Develop and apply project control systems Prepare cash flow projection Establish communication protocol CONSTRUCTION and INSTALLATION Monitor on-site construction activities Review and prepare payment recommendations for all invoices Negotiate change order payment amounts Expedite development of schedule recovery strategies Coordinate activities of direct purchase vendors Conduct and document project coordination meetings Work to resolve disputes quickly and informally Coordinate formal dispute resolution actions with legal counsel Distribute monthly progress reports Maintain project documentation PROJECT CLOSE-OUT Expedite substantial completion and final inspections Monitor correction of punch list items Review contractor and vendor submission of all required documents Coordinate transfer of property operation to Owner Schedule and assist with move-in activities

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