Construction Manager as Advisor & Constructor (CMac)

• Owner’s representative services
• Project definition and delivery strategy evaluation
• Preliminary project budgeting and cost modeling
• Master project schedule development and milestone planning
• Site evaluation and constructability input
• Phasing and logistics planning
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Coordination with owner, real estate, legal, finance, design, and jurisdictional teams 
• Consultant procurement strategy and assistance
• Entitlements coordination and agency interface support

• Design management and coordination oversight
• Cost estimating, cost modeling, and cost reconciliation at each design phase
• Value analysis / value engineering facilitation
• Constructability reviews
• Schedule updates and design phase milestone tracking
• Review of drawings and specifications for completeness and coordination
• Building code, accessibility, and life-safety coordination support
• Sustainability, durability, and lifecycle cost analysis support
• Utility coordination and agency interface support

• Development of bid packages and procurement phasing strategy 
•  Conducting pre-bid meetings and site walks 
• Bid analysis, leveling, and recommendation reports 
• Assistance with contractor selection and negotiations 
• Review of proposed schedules, staffing plans, and logistics approaches 
• Support with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or cost-plus contract evaluation 
• Assistance with contract execution and insurance compliance

• Development of bid package strategy and procurement schedule
• Bidder outreach and management
• Prequalification of subcontractors and suppliers
• Solicitation, bidding, and scope evaluation of trade contracts
• Bid leveling, analysis, and trade award recommendations
• Preparation and execution of CMac contracts

CMac Agreement Basis

• Owner, Construction Manager, and Contractor Execution
• Owner retains all payments responsibility
• Detailed Scope of Work
• Insurance Requirements
• Master Project Schedule
• AIA G702/702 Payment Application
•  Lien Waiver Documentation

• Overall construction administration and coordination oversight 
• Schedule monitoring, critical path analysis, and recovery planning 
• Cost control, budget tracking, and cash flow management 
• Change order review, analysis, and recommendation 
• Pay application review and approval recommendations 
• Field observation and progress reporting 
• Quality control and compliance oversight 
• Safety program monitoring (advisory, non-enforcement) 
• Coordination of owner-furnished items and equipment 
• Tenant improvement coordination and oversight 
• Dispute avoidance and issue resolution support

• Responsibility for construction means, methods, techniques, and sequencing
• On-site supervision and field management
• Coordination of subcontractors and suppliers  
• RFIs, submittals, and document control
• Site logistics, access, and security management
• Temporary facilities and utilities management
• Quality assurance and quality control program implementation
• Inspection and testing coordination
• Compliance with contract documents
• Punch list management and corrective action oversight
• Development and enforcement of site safety program

•  Lender reporting and draw package coordination
• Response to lender, investor, and auditor inquiries
• Cost-to-complete and schedule-to-complete reporting
• Participation in lender site visits and meetings
• Support for equity partner reporting requirements
• Lessons-learned documentation 
• Reporting systems and dashboard development
• Risk management and claims avoidance advisory
• Alignment of construction execution with leasing and operations

•  Development and monitoring of project closeout plans
• Coordination of commissioning activities
• Punch list coordination and tracking
• Review of as-built drawings and closeout documentation
• Warranty tracking and turnover coordination
• Certificate of Substantial Completion support
• Final cost reconciliation and closeout reporting

• Warranty phase advisory services
• Post-occupancy evaluation support
• Support for future phases or portfolio planning
• Market-driven construction cost guidance
• Portfolio-level construction standards development