General The CMAR shall provide consulting, scheduling, estimating, and cost control services. The CMAR will collaborate with all members of the Project Team. As part of its duties as a general contractor, the CMAR will be responsible for: • Developing an initial GMP to construct the Project and related work, and amending the GMP during the Preconstruction Phase; • Performing and delivering the Project to the Project Team within the approved GMP; • Scheduling, estimating, and performing portions of the Work; • Recommending optimal construction phasing, if applicable, and sequences; and • Coordinating and sequencing with all owner-provided vendors. Pre-Construction Services Overview During the initial phase, our focus is on delivering comprehensive pre-construction services throughout the design and bidding stages. This encompasses, but is not restricted to, the following: 1. Engaging with the City and the project team to shape the project's direction. 2. Attend regularly scheduled and impromptu meetings with the project team to advise on matters related to material selection, building methods, construction details, phasing, sequencing, quality risks, and other applicable matters. 3. Review design documents and cost estimates 4. Prepare cost estimates at specific phases of design (30% (SD), 60% (DD) and 90% (CD)) and Final Construction Documents (100%). The CMAR cost model shall be independent of the project team statement of probable construction costs and any other cost estimates provided to the Owner. 5. Attend and participate in cost reconciliation meetings with third party estimators. 6. Conduct a constructability assessment during the Pre-Construction phase, suggesting cost efficient or value-enhancing strategies, and/or identify conflicts or deficiencies in design plans. 7. Formulate a Critical Path Method schedule that outlines procurement methods, approvals, regulatory clearances, staging, construction, and project conclusion. 8. Continuously revise and oversee project schedules to ensure alignment with the project's timeline. 9. Collaborate with the project team to compile and forward all requisite permits and endorsements. 10. Develop the schedule and manage the bidding process, prepare bid packages, prequalify subcontractors, advertise, and coordinate the review and analysis of bids for subcontractor packages. All steps of the bidding process must be conducted in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. 11. Deliver a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) that includes the cost of the work based on the sum of bid amounts and the construction manager’s fee, general conditions, contingency, and all project related costs, i.e. bonds. Construction Management Services Overview In this phase, our focus is on delivering construction management services throughout the project's implementation. This includes: 1. Working closely with the owners and project team to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and alignment with plans. 2. Deploying on-site personnel for construction oversight, organizing regular weekly meetings, and participating in monthly sessions with the project team. 3. Developing and updating a comprehensive construction timeline, detailing sequencing, phases, traffic management, delivery schedules, inspections, tests, and occupancy plans. 4. Developing and maintaining weekly/monthly project schedule updates. 5. Developing and implementing a quality control plan. 6. Developing and maintaining a site safety plan. 7. Generating and submitting payment applications as required. 8. Evaluating shop drawings, coordinating their approval with the project team, and ensuring the collection of as-built drawings during construction. 9. Facilitating site walkthroughs, addressing and resolving punch list items, and overseeing the final inspection. 10. Manage project close-out tasks, including commissioning of the building systems, assembly of guarantees, manuals, closeout documents, release of liens, record drawings, training sessions, regulatory approvals, and operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals. The CMAR will also review O&M to make sure it is complete with correct information. 11. Receive, record, and satisfactorily address all warranty issues.
