1. Pre-Construction Services i. Participate in final design progress meetings with CHT staff and the consultant design team providing review, input, recommendations, and expert feedback related to: a. Proposed design elements. b. Construction costs and accuracy of independent cost models (estimates). c. Construction means and methods. d. Constructability and value engineering related to various design/material/life cycle elements (ex. materials selection/evaluations, minimizing materials and equipment with long procurement timelines). e. Baseline project schedule, including construction project management schedule and construction duration, sequencing, phasing, scheduling, and minimizing interruptions to existing transit operations. f. Site- and project-specific safety and security plans and related documents in accordance with Town, State, and Federal requirements/guidelines. ii. Coordinate/participate in meetings with CHT, consultant design team, NCDOT, utility companies, and regulatory agencies and provide feedback on coordination and permitting processes. iii. Provide input, recommendations, and feedback supporting the development of construction bidding documents and the review of responsive NSBRT construction bids. iv. Facilitate contractor and subcontractor outreach with a focus on project education, increasing the likelihood of responsive bids, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, and small business opportunities. v. Perform other technical, management or other services or programs that are necessary to achieve NSBRT pre-construction goals and objectives. 2. Construction Services i. Directly oversee and manage all elements of NSBRT’s construction, including: a. Direct coordination and communication with the project’s prime construction firm and any subcontractors. b. Construction quality control and supervision, including testing of materials. c. Safe work site practices and application of the project’s Safety and Security Plan and all applicable regulations. d. Construction-related permit requirements. e. Utility relocation and connections and Right of Way (ROW) improvements. f. Construction and materials inspections. g. Materials and equipment deliveries, including material certification tracking. h. Final punch list. ii. Conduct all administrative and management tasks required for successful project construction including: a. Manage and maintain construction budget and schedule. b. Review, approve, and process invoices and requests for payment according to Town policies and procedures, in compliance with FTA reimbursement requirements. c. Develop metrics for assessing and tracking change order requests and approvals including use and release of contingency budget.
