In our last post, THE ROLE OF A PROJECT MANAGER – PART 1 we looked at the importance and value of investing in the services of a Project Manager. He or she will help lead the Construction team on behalf of you, the client to ensure the best outcome of your project. Once Planning is accepted and the Architect has finalised Construction drawings and the specification the project can then be moved forward to the tender stage.
Specification and Tender Stage
At this point, the Project Manager assists to confirm the adequacy of the specification before the tender stage, he/she will manage the tendering process, answers queries, and liaise between the Architect and client. Once the completed tenders are returned the Project Manager can evaluate these with the Architect and if necessary, the client.
Pre-Construction Evaluation
This evaluation consists of checking the pricing, making sure it is competitive, and ensuring there are no errors within the return. The Project Manager is also able to evaluate the tender returns on a technical basis. These Pre-Construction questions included with the tender documentation are for the Contractor to establish their track record in relation to their job history, health, and safety methods and this information will also ensure the client has the right Contractor on site.
Next time we will look at the Construction stage of the project…