Pre-project
- Review architecta��s plans to make sure nothing has been overlooked, may cause future complications, or can be done more smartly, efficiently or cheaply
- Ensure budget is realistic for the project at hand; look for ways to reduce cost at different stages
- Managing tenders – writing the tender, sending it to a large pool of reputable professional contractors
- Assess offers and look for hidden surprises
- Squeeze contractors for the best price
- Prepare contractor agreements with lawyers
- Preparation of payment schedule as per clienta��s needs, not the contractora��s
- Advice on insurance and other subjects that serve the clienta��s interests
In-project
- Ensuring the architecta��s plans are faithfully executed by the builder and subcontractor
- High frequency on-site visits and meetings with contractors, craftsmen
- Coordinating and ensuring on-schedule arrival of materials and subcontractors as per project timeline
- Regular status reports to client on progress, developments
- Addressing on-site problems as they occur
- Letting client know when critical decisions need to be made, helping them make the optimum decisions
- Constant supervision of work to ensure compliance with standards
- Checking and confirming contractor invoices before the client pays
- Seeing the work done until the very end
Post-project
- Any necessary final fixes, adjustments after the client has moved into the property
- Management of any mini spin-off projects