CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Construction Management – At Risk

As the complexity of a project increases, so do the variables and the degree of risk that must be negotiated by owner and contractor alike. For the owner, the experience, qualifications and early involvement of a contractor become critical predictors of success. Particularly when intense schedules, unknown field conditions or intricate design versus cost equations hang in the balance. Negotiating all the variables and their relative costs is preferable to driving a stake in the ground, based on price alone.

As "Construction Manager At Risk", we work alongside the architect, engineer and owner to optimize project design, schedule and cost. We negotiate a guaranteed maximum price, based on design documents that, although typically incomplete, reflect the anticipated scope of the project, ensuring our price meets the client’s expectations. We also competitively bid all trade contracts to ensure the client receives the lowest price from qualified subcontractors. Always a team player, we are known for our conceptual strengths, skill in flushing out design to field conditions, and our continued focus on solving conflicts proactively and collaboratively rather than merely cutting costs.

Construction Management - Agency

Like Construction Management At Risk, "Construction Management Agency" is designed to manage complexity. But, in this case, we are retained to manage our clients’ interests and act as the owner’s agent or an extension of the owner’s key staff. This frees the owner to focus on broader project dynamics while we orchestrate the details based on established goals and budgets.

CM Agency usually involves intricate scenarios where fast track construction, multiple projects within projects, the phased award of contracts, staggered financing or other sophisticated logistics are the norm. Gottardo excels under these conditions, both in managing the process and securing the most advantageous trade relationships and delivery outcomes. From the outset we engage in conceptual estimating, feasibility studies, scheduling and provisioning, value management, field supervision and preparation of owner/tenant occupancy. Our time-tested experience in these areas helps ensure a great outcome and true peace of mind for the owner through all phases of project delivery.