Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Pre-construction Services – Design Review and Recommendations 1. Shall become thoroughly familiar with the evolving plans and specifications and follow the development of design from schematic review through construction document. 2. Complete budgetary reviews at each design phase ensuring the project remains on budget. 3. Shall make written recommendations regarding all construction aspects and cost reducing alternatives. 4. Assist architect and county project manager in alternative comparison verse long-term cost effects. 5. Shall work as a team with design Consultants and county staff. 6. Shall bring to the attention of the county project manager and architect any known defects in the design drawings and specifications. 7. Review and advise on life-cycle costs of proposed materials and equipment. B. Construction Services – During the construction phase, the construction manager shall become the single point of responsibility for performance of the construction contract for the project and shall function in the role of an independent general Contractor. That role will include: 1. Preparing, publicly bidding, awarding bid packages for labor and materials, and managing the resultant subcontracts/purchase orders. 2. Preparing the overall project schedule and providing periodic detailed updates. 3. Establish and maintain quality control standards. 4. Obtain the required building permits.