• Review existing information available on the project, including tax maps, zoning maps, geo-technical surveys, as-built drawings, and any other pertinent project documents.
• Identify all agencies with jurisdiction over the project and all regulations which govern. Identify and establish communications with contact person at each Agency.
• Review the project options with the Client, including the various project delivery systems such as construction management, design-build, traditional single-prime contract, or multi-prime contract, and the possibility of direct purchases.
• Obtain necessary on-site field information, including survey and geo-technical soil borings, as necessary.
• Review the design options, including value engineering of main components. Assemble preliminary project costs for each option.
• Review with Client the most impact and cost effective design option.
• Provide comprehensive contract documents addressing the entire scope of work, clearly defining contractor’s obligations, consultant’s obligations, and client’s obligations.
• Assist the Client in the procurement of the work.
• Review the bids with the Client and recommend the most qualified cost-effective bid.
• Verify that all regulatory agencies have provided the necessary approvals.
• Provide on-site observations to ensure the work complies with the contract documents.
• Review payment requests.
• Obtain the close-out documents, including warranties, as-built drawings, operations manuals, and maintenance manuals.
• Conduct post-completion inspection.