At Downes, we act as your advocate from the earliest stages of your project through to completion. As both Construction Administrator (CA) and Owner’s Project Manager (OPM), we ensure your vision is realized on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
Our expert team integrates seamlessly with your project, providing oversight, reducing risk, and maximizing value at every step. Whether it’s managing design, construction, or project closeout, we’re here to guide you through each phase, tailoring our involvement to fit your needs.
CA/OPM services include:
- Project Closeout and Warranty: Overseeing the final steps and handling any post-completion items to guarantee lasting satisfaction.
- Due Diligence: Conducting thorough assessments and investigations to mitigate risk.
- Grant Applications and Funding Sources: Assisting with applications and identifying financial opportunities.
- Facilities Standards Development: Establishing guidelines for hardware, fire alarm, and security systems.
- Solicitation and Procurement: Managing the selection process for design and construction professionals, as well as owner-required services.
- Permitting and Approval: Navigating the approval process to keep the project on track.Design and Constructability Reviews: Ensuring that designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with your goals.
- Value Engineering: Offering alternative solutions that optimize performance without compromising quality.
- Budgeting and Estimating: Providing accurate and realistic financial assessments.
- Bidding and Procurement: Facilitating the bidding process to ensure transparency and fairness.
- Construction Oversight: Monitoring the building process to ensure quality and adherence to schedule.
- Job Meetings and Documentation: Managing communications, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing to maintain control and transparency.
- Project Financials: Tracking project costs to ensure financial responsibility.
- Record Documentation: Organizing electronic and hard-copy records for easy access and future reference.
- Commissioning: Ensuring all systems and components are designed, installed, and tested to meet your operational requirements.
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) and Move Coordination: Managing relocation and final set-up with care and precision.
