From start to finish, Huffman Facility Development has services designed to protect your interests. We can be engaged in a variety of capacities such as Program Manager, Owner’s Representative/Project Manager and Project Inspector.
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Develop optimal project delivery method based on project specific constraints (GMP, bid, design/build, fast-track, etc.)
Design and Construction Team Selection
Establish procedure for selecting architect, other consultants and contractor
Develop "short lists" of consultants and contractor based on reputation, speciality, and due-diligence reference review
Develop and distribute RFP for consultants and contractor
Coordinate and participate in interviews
Review consultant fee proposals, and develop comparative matrix with ranking and recommendations for consultant and contractor selection
Work with owner to prepare consultant and contractor contracts
Master Project Budget Analysis and Control
Work with owner and consultants to establish initial project budget to be updated monthly throughout the term of the project
Schedule Analysis and Control
Work with owner and consultants to establish initial project schedule to be updated monthly throughout the term of the project. Provide recommendations on procedures for phased construction if needed.
Review conceptual, design development and working drawings to determine
if the facility will satisfy the end user's performance requirements
Research value engineering options as needed
Research construction materials and technical facility systems
Review the project design for operational efficiency
Assist owner with general design phase administration, municipal and state approvals, and permit acquisitions
Work with owner and consultant to ensure project scope meets the project budget and schedule
Review consultants' invoices
Provide guidance in procurement of long-lead items
Perform quality assurance site inspections
Participate in project meetings during construction on a weekly basis
Coordinate the services of owner's testing firms, and vendors providing furnishings, fixtures and equipment
Review items of change and as they relate to contractors' proposals, material substitutions, construction budget and schedule
Review contractor applications for payment
Maintain a central control file of contract documents such as design and construction contracts, plans and specifications, correspondence reports, and change orders
Provide written and oral progress reports to owner and its committees/boards including monthly updates of the Master Project Budget and Master Project Schedule
Assist owner with external relations regarding the project, including representation of the owner with city departments, the media and the public
Maintain a photo log of construction progress
Assist consultants in review of construction and establishment of punch lists
Review close-out documentation from contractor
Check warranties, guarantees, and service contracts
Coordinate reviews of operation and maintenance manuals
