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Bringing a Project Manager on board your construction project is one of the best ways to ensure your build goes ahead as planned, on schedule, and on budget.
As your Project Manager, we’re here to provide you with peace of mind. We’re committed to successfully executing your goals and vision, and will keep you informed regarding where the project is in terms of timeline and budget.
Successfully completing a construction project without having someone dedicated to taking charge of the process can be a tricky goal to achieve efficiently and in a timely manner.
This is where a Project Manager can offer value to any project.
Your Project Manager is there to lead you to the successful completion of your project by:
Island Efficient Homes is uniquely positioned to excel during the management of projects that focus on the efficient use of energy and space allocation. We will visit your property to ensure optimum placement of your structure for energy efficiency, and utilize our in-house space planning specialists to ensure your plans extract the most from your footprint.
Island Efficient Homes is proud to be Vancouver Island's expert in building with insulated concrete forms. We understand how to efficiently navigate this specialist system in terms of design, suppliers, and construction.
I believe that any size of project can benefit from a Project Manager, and especially larger or more complex projects. In order to be successful, I believe a Project Manager needs to have a solid understanding of every aspect of the construction project
Keep in mind that a Project Manager doesn’t perform any construction work directly. Instead, they manage the General Contractor, who along with their subcontractors, is focused on the actual building. To explain what a Project Manager does, here’s a quick outline of their key roles.
Clearly defines the goals and the scope of the project.
Creates a thorough and all-encompassing budget.
Leads the team at all levels, and reports to the client.
Sources and secures all required permits and specialists.
Determines milestones and completion expectations.
Assembles the right team to complete the project.
Manages resources, budget, time frame, and trades.
To learn more, our article The Many Roles of a Construction Project Manager provides a comprehensive look at the tasks and processes your PM will take charge of.
PM vs. GC
A Project Manager plays a critical role within your construction project that is similar to a General Contractor (GC). However, a Project Manager takes charge of a larger scope of responsibilities and goals.
Your Project Manager manages everyone involved in the project, from the highest level. This includes the client, architects, designers, engineers, General Contractor, and subcontractors.
Smaller or less complex projects may only require a General Contractor on site. They will act as your main point of contact on the project while managing all aspects of the build, including construction itself.
However, on larger or more complex projects, the General Contractor may have too many tasks to successfully coordinate and execute. A Project Manager will share the workload with the GC, and assume responsibility of the high-level management of the project.
Key Role
A successful construction project requires a team of trades and contractors who are best-suited for your specific build. The best way to recruit this team is through an experienced Project Manager who has a thorough knowledge of the local construction landscape.
Island Efficient Homes has established relationships with trusted local trades, and can find the best team for your project.
Typically this process includes putting out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to a short-list of firms we've chosen based on the expertise and credentials required for your project. Once the RFPs have been returned we will review and summarize them, and then provide our recommendations on who to hire. Depending on the scope of the project, we may interview select firms to ask further questions before making a final decision.
With the right people in place, your Project Manager will focus on overseeing the entire project while letting the trades do what they do best.