A. Pre-Construction (Design) Phase 1. Review and recommend revisions, if appropriate, to the project master Schedule, Construction Budget and permitting plan developed by OWNER. 2. Develop the scope of work and prepare bid packages in concert with the Designer (OWNER will provide a template for the Trade bid packages) for each trade to be bid and participate in the prequalification and qualification of each of the Trade Contractor and other subcontractors as defined by law. 3. Attend and, if requested by OWNER, schedule and lead periodic project meetings and special meetings for the exchange of information concerning the project, and review of design progress, permits and approvals. All meetings shall be held at a location and time convenient to the OWNER Project Manager. 4. Review the design documents and other construction documents and make recommendations to OWNER as to value engineering, constructability, suitability of materials and equipment, scheduling, time, methods and sequence of construction, and the clarity, consistency and coordination of documentation. 5. Perform periodic detailed cost estimates for the entire construction and for phases or portions of the work as directed by OWNER, and work with the project designer to reconcile differences. 6. Perform detailed cost estimates and value engineering analyses during the development of Schematic Design, Design Development, and 60% and 90% Construction Documentation phase of the project. The CM shall work with the Designer to reconcile differences. 7. OWNER may require additional cost estimates to confirm budget due to modifications made via design workshops. The CM shall work with the Designer to reconcile differences. 8. The CM shall assign a professional project scheduler possessing building and site design and construction experience. If deemed qualified by OWNER, the CM can assign an in-house scheduler. Develop a detailed critical path method (CPM) schedule that identifies all design activities, permits and all other activities required to be completed before construction activities can begin and a preliminary construction schedule. The CPM project schedules shall be developed using Microsoft Project’s latest version. 9. Develop, in coordination with OWNER, a system for tracking project costs and cash flow. 10. Conduct activities relating to the procurement and award of Trade Contracts and all other contracts for the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, or other services in connection with the construction of this project, in accordance with procedures to be developed by OWNER and in a manner that will meet Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise goals set by OWNER for the project.
