PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
EACH PROJECT IS MANAGED BY A PROJECT TEAM COMPOSED OF:
PARTNER-IN-CHARGE
ESTIMATOR
SUPERINTENDENT
OUR MANAGEMENT STYLE LINKS THE THREE PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS IN A CLEARLY INTEGRATED NETWORK:
The PARTNER IN CHARGE is the primary link to the client and to the Architect. He is available, aware and responsible for their particular concerns. He attends to the special priorities, the sensitive cost items and delicate personality considerations. His task is to develop and maintain an efficient working relationship among all parties directly involved with the project.
The SUPERINTENDENT is the primary contact with the subcontractors on matters relating to performance, building managers, outside inspector's schedule and scope of work coordinated with the estimator. He also supervises all approvals and billings of field changes.
The ESTIMATOR is the primary contact with the subcontractors on matters relating to costs and contractual obligations. He interfaces with both the PARTNER IN CHARGE and the SUPERINTENDENT as indicated above.
ROLE OF THE PARTNER IN CHARGE:
He has the ultimate management responsibility for administrative control of the internal system as described. His role is to ensure rapid and through communication both - internally and externally.
To overview the project with regard, to maintain the schedule contractual obligations and proper billing. He also is the prime contact with the Client/Architect on such matters.
To interface with all parties on all matters concerning the schedule and scope of the project. He interfaces with the ESTIMATOR on all matters concerning cost, budget and billing.
ROLE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT:
To establish the project construction schedule, then monitors adherence to the schedule by leading weekly coordination meeting and by daily contact in the field.
To investigate and identify real and potential problems such as long lead items, unforced field conditions, subcontractors' methods of installation which conflict with contract documents of either incomplete or uncoordinated drawings. He must trigger corrective actions on a timely basis.
To coordinate the activities of all subcontractors to provide for an efficient flow of the work.
To review and approve/disapprove (for Client/Architect's approval) all work, and related claims, performed beyond the scope of the contract document, in accordance with pre established Client/Architect flow of the work.
To oversee all work to ensure standards of construction, intercepting all work which is not of the high quality which we demand.
ROLE OF THE ESTIMATOR:
To review all contract documents and estimates, the price of all labor and materials for the project. He identifies typical long lead items.
To coordinate subcontractors bids and establishes a short list for each trade. The Purchasing Department, awards the subcontractor contracts for this list.
To review all changes to contract documents and prepares cost estimates and change orders related there-to.
To review supplies and subcontractor invoices, looking for their accuracy and relevance. Protects Client's interests by challenging any invoice which he considers inappropriate.