Construction Management

What does a Construction Manager Do?

Construction Managers plan and direct construction projects. They typically act as the Owners or Developers representative throughout the life of the project.

Although Construction Managers usually play no direct role in the actual construction of a structure, they typically schedule and coordinate all design and construction processes, including the selection, hiring, and oversight of specialty trade contractors. Construction managers also team with workers in other occupations, such as engineers and architects.

The following is a list of the primary duties of a Construction Manager:

Coordination of contract documents, drawings, specifications and schedules.
Qualify and coordinate contractors performing the work.
Determine the maintain budget requirements.
Find and qualify specialty contractors and suppliers.
Hold pre-bid meetings for the purpose of making sure the contractors understand the project and what is expected from the contractor.
Receive and review bids for correctness and adherence to contract documents.
Prepare construction contacts and schedule.
Review the work in progress to assure compliance with specifications, schedule and pay requests.
Review change orders for accuracy and reasonableness of cost.
Maintain cost account records.
Provide interpretations and resolutions to issues that arise.
Verify certificates of insurance and when required bonding for each contractor.
Review contractor's submittals for accuracy.
Conduct inspection of project and produce punch list items for contactors to correct.
Verify the receipt of all guarantees, affidavits, lien releases, operations manuals, as-built drawings and owner training.

Just the association between the Construction Manager and the Owner or Developer provides that "piece of mind" that they have a knowledgeable advocate on their side.

Let Grimes & Associates be your choice for the managerial oversight of your next construction project.

Safety and Health Topics: Construction Management

Construction Topics

Your project is considered a renovation if it results in changes in the physical characteristics of the structure involved, including changes in walls windows and doors, changes in electrical, plumbing, heating, venting, air conditioning systems, site work, changing the use of the space, etc.

Let Grimes & Associates assist you in restoring or upgrading your next construction project.

Building Renovations in Texas

The Texas Department of Health (TDH) requires a Demolition/Renovation form be submitted before beginning renovation projects which include the disturbance of any asbestos-containing material (ACM) in a building or facility or before the demolition of a building or facility, even when no asbestos is present.

Grimes & Associates has licensed asbestos consultants and inspectors that can assist you in inspection of your building for ACM. For more information on the Texas regulations, see the Notification and Information Section of the TDH Asbestos Home Page

ANTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITY - Anton, Texas

Anton Independent School District
Manage facility renovation including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Assist in bidding, contract negotiation and construction monitoring. Project involves renovation of present gym, roofing, ceilings, painting, etc.

NEW DEAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - New Deal, Texas

New Deal Independent School District
Manage facility renovation including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Assist in bidding, contract negotiation and construction monitoring. Project involved new activity gym and dressing rooms and a new agriculture shop.

WILSON SCHOOL ATHLETIC FACILITY - Wilson, Texas

Wilson Independent School District
Manage facility renovation including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Assist in bidding, contract negotiation and construction monitoring. Project involved new gym facility with dressing rooms.

PATTON SPRINGS SCHOOL ADDITION - Afton, Texas

Patton Springs Independent School District
Manage facility addition including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Project involves new activity gym and new classrooms.

NEW HOME SCHOOL ADDITION - New Home, Texas

New Home Independent School District
Managed facility addition including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Project involves classroom and multi-purpose room addition.

ANTON TRACK - Anton, Texas

Anton Independent School District
Managed facility improvements including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Project involved design of new track including field events.

SEAGRAVES SCHOOL RENOVATION AND ADDITION - Seagraves, Texas

Seagraves Independent School District
Managed facility renovation including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Project involved renovation of auditorium and addition of classroom wing.

HVAC REPLACEMENT AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESIGN - Odessa, Texas

Odessa College - Fine Arts Building
Complete system design of replacement for HVAC equipment.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HVAC RENOVATION - Clovis, New Mexico

Clovis Municipal School District - Yucca Junior High
Managed facility renovation including mechanical, electrical and environmental engineering. Assisted in bidding and contract negotiation.

HVAC RENOVATION OF VARIOUS CAMPUSES - Dimmitt, Texas

Dimmitt Independent School District
Managed facility renovation including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Assisted in bidding and contract negotiation.

SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHTS - Anton, Texas

Anton Independent School District
Managed facility renovation including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Assisted in bidding and contract negotiation. Complete design for replacement of existing pole-mounted flood lighting system.

VEGA SCHOOL RENOVATION - Vega, Texas

Vega Independent School District
Managed facility renovation including disciplines of engineering and architecture. Assisted in bidding and contract negotiation.

HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT BOILER - Hobbs, New Mexico

Hobbs Municipal School District
Complete system design for replacement boiler, manage bidding, contract negotiations, removal of existing system.

SCHOOL HVAC RENOVATIONS - Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock Independent School District
Design of new HVAC systems for three LISD campuses.

MUNICIPAL COLISEUM LIGHT RENOVATION - Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Complete design of replacement flood lighting of athletic facility.

HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL INVESTIGATION - Amarillo, Texas

Highland Park Independent School District
Perform accessibility investigation of existing facility.

GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY HANDICAP TOILETS - Grandfalls, Texas

Grandfalls-Royalty Independent School District
Design renovation to existing facility to bring into compliance with Texas and National regulations.

DIMMITT SCHOOL ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTION - Dimmitt, Texas

Dimmitt Independent School District
Perform accessibility inspection of 3 campuses and make recommendations for necessary corrections.

DIMMITT MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM ACCESSIBILITY STUDY - Dimmitt, Texas

Dimmitt Independent School District
Perform preliminary design of renovation to existing facility in compliance with accessibility regulations.

LOCKNEY GYM SEATING - Lockney, Texas

Lockney Independent School District
Preliminary design of expanded gym seating incorporating accessible features.

NEW DEAL HANDICAP LIFT - New Deal, Texas

New Deal Independent School District
Design lift for existing bleachers.

PATTON SPRINGS TOILET RENOVATION - Afton, Texas

Patton Springs Independent School District
1996 - Design renovation to existing facility to bring into compliance with Texas and National regulations.

ANTON SCHOOL BLEACHERS - Anton, Texas

Anton Independent School District
1996 - Design addition to existing bleachers with emphasis on accessibility.

BROWNFIELD SCHOOL ELEVATOR - Brownfield, Texas

Brownfield Independent School District
Design elevator addition to existing multi-story facility for access to upper floors.