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Construction Project & Program Management / Owner's Representation

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Our clients rely upon our technical field expertise to help coordinate, plan, and monitor all stages of design and construction, from conception to close out. 
 

Through all phases of the construction lifecycle, our focus is delivering the final project on time and within budget. We do this through the effective integration of project teams and implementation of project management processes and protocols that hold all parties accountable for their respective roles.

Our diverse team of project management specialists includes architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, MEP engineers and consultants, estimators, and schedulers who have collectively managed more than $6B in capital investments.

Owner's Representation

As owner representatives, our goal is to protect and promote our clients’ interests and expectations by ensuring their projects are completed on time, within budget, and with minimal risk. Though our owner’s representation services can be tailored to fit any client’s needs, our services typically support four key phases:

Project Feasibility

  1. Site Selection
  2. Acquisition Due Diligence Management
  3. Property Condition Assessments
  4. Formulation of Options
  5. Market Evaluations
  6. Review Loan, Design, and Construction Documentation
  7. Scope and Program Development, Facilitation and Support
  8. Third‑Party Reporting for Owners, Lenders, and Investors (Scope, Cost, Schedule, Risk)
  9. Feasibility Study / Plan and Cost Review 
  10. Capital and Physical Needs Assessments (CNA/PNA) and Replacement Reserve Analysis
  11. Land Acquisition and Development Advisory (Site Diligence, Entitlement Pathfinding, Development Strategy)

Preconstruction Phase

  1. Master Budget Development
  2. Master Schedule Development
  3. Cost and Value Management Options Support
  4. Establishment of Project Controls (Documentation, RFIs, Cost Evaluations, Scheduling, Bidding, Procurement, On-Site Trade Management)
  5. RFP Development and Issuance to CM-R Firms, Design/Builders, and General Contractors
  6. Design Team Selection (and Related A/E Disciplines)
  7. Review, Leveling, and Comparison of Contractor and Design/Builder Proposals
  8. Review of Drawings and Specifications for Scope Alignment
  9. Support to Counsel in Reviewing Design and Construction Agreements
  10. Documentation of Pre-Construction Meetings
  11. Facilitation and Document of Design-Related Issue Resolution
  12. Permit Management and Coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
  13. Contract Development and Negotiation for Design and Construction Agreements
  14. Design Professional Selection and Management (Procurement, Scope Alignment, Deliverable Coordination)
  15. Lender/Investor Coordination (Reporting Cadence, Draw Requirements, Communication Protocols)

Construction Phase

  1. Single Point of Contact for Owner
  2. Review and Facilitation of Contractor’s Feasible and Monitorable Construction Schedule
  3. Facilitation and Documentation of Internal Owner Meetings
  4. Facilitation and Documentation of Weekly Owner, Architect, and Contractor Meetings
  5. Pay Application Review and Tracking
  6. Change Order Analysis and Recommendations 
  7. Monthly Tracking of Work in Place and Funds Available for Completion
  8. Management of "Furnished by Owner" Subcontracts and Materials
  9. Ongoing Review of Trade Buyout and Subcontract Awards
  10. Project Schedule Review, Monitoring, and Progress Documentation
  11. Regular Site Visits to Observe Work and Contract Compliance
  12. Review of Payment Requisitions and Lien Waivers
  13. Monitor Contingency
  14. Development of Monthly Owner Draw Requests
  15. Facilitation and Document Design-Related Issue Resolution
  16. Third‑Party Progress Reporting (Scope Variance, Cost‑to‑Complete, Schedule Risk)

Close-Out Phase

  1. Punch-List Management and Review
  2. Final Payment and Lien/Claim Waiver Management
  3. Delivery of Warranties, Guarantees, and Close-Out Documentation
Extension of Staff

Our consultants regularly serve as an extension of staff on some of the world’s most complex projects. The provision of additional expertise and resources increases project productivity by supplementing daily progress tracking, project monitoring, and schedule support services.

Lenders and Investors Advisory

For capital providers seeking independent diligence and monitoring, we provide:

  • Feasibility Study / Plan and Cost Review
  • Physical and Capital Needs Assessments with Reserve Planning
  • Third‑Party Reporting Throughout Design and Construction

Affordable and Public Housing Support

We support affordable and workforce housing sponsors with feasibility, owner’s representation, and CNA/PNA services that inform capital planning, compliance, and long-term investment strategies. These assessments support HUD‑related transactions, including FHA‑insured financing and RAD conversions.

Project Monitoring

Our experts identify problems when they first arise and provide timely solutions to mitigate the potential effects of increased expenses and schedule delays.

  • Accurate Tracking of Job Site Activities
  • Onsite Presence
  • Detailed Progress and Accuracy Reviews
  • Real-Time Activity Reporting
  • Schedule Adherence Monitoring 
  • Enhanced Controls Informed by CNA/PNA‑Based Cost‑to‑Complete and Reserve Planning 

For additional information about our services and to help put you in touch with the appropriate expert across our global team, contact:

Mark Cohen
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Mark Cohen
Senior Managing Director | Global Construction Advisory Services Practice Lead
Michael Collins
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Michael Collins
Executive Vice President | Construction Advisory Project Support Services Lead
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