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Program management services include:

Resuscitation of distressed or stalled projects

Historic preservation and restoration

Concept definition

Strategic planning and program development

Capital improvement program development

Capital asset utilization and management
Deployment and utilization of limited resources

Funding and financial analysis, support and reporting

Permitting and entitlement

Master budget development and cash flow projections

Master scheduling

Stakeholder organization and reporting

Qualification and selection of design professionals and builders

Design professional and builder contract negotiation and management

Bid award/NTP recommendations

Coordinate consultant services

Value engineering and life cycle analysis

Construction management services include:

Budgeting

Cost estimating

Scheduling and construction progress management

Design/constructability reviews

Pre-bid coordination

Contract negotiations, award and administration

Equipment and materials procurement

Project controls

RFI and submittal review

Quality control and assurance

Change order review for merit and entitlement

Claims mitigation and dispute resolution

Post-construction and close-out

Commissioning and testing

Substantial completion, occupancy and move-in coordination

Expert analysis and witness testimony

“…for this complex and politically sensitive project, Kelly brings several great qualities including: extensive construction expertise; an energetic and optimistic approach to problem-solving; excellent follow-up; careful, organized planning; clear communication, both internally and externally; and a natural ability to create lasting relationships.”

Mardie Oakes
Executive Director
Hallmark Community Solutions
Effective Program/Project Management

We provide critical leadership for capital improvement and general building projects, including design, engineering, and construction management, along with strategic planning, financial accounting, and controls.

A sampling of our work includes:


Management of a $120 million pilot program between the State of California, multiple non-profits, and a real estate developer, as well as numerous financial institutions, to fast-track acquire, design, and rehab/develop 70 homes in 18 months to house 300 developmentally-challenged consumers displaced from a state-shuttered healthcare facility.

Fast-track completion of a complete facility program for a startup firm that grew from the three founders to over 500 associates within 6 months. This included everything from lease negotiations through design, demo, construction, and move-in for a 20,000 square foot HQ space, a 450-seat shared services center and 8 regional offices.

Design and construction of a $75 million state-of-the-art, high tech office complex.

Development and implementation of a formal business development program for an established construction management firm. Dramatically improved all critical metrics while generating more than a three-fold increase in new projects over the previous year.

Management of industrial, commercial, and residential projects, from conception through close-out, including banks, education facilities, churches, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, retail, technology, healthcare, water treatment, and research facilities, office buildings, historic restoration projects, custom high-end homes, multi-unit residential, multi-story structures, power plants, fire and police stations, civic centers, and other city, state, and federal government buildings.



Managing a successful program or project for your company requires experience in wide array of disciplines ranging from program development, strategic analysis, and financial planning to process design, construction/facilities management, and the utilization of limited resources.

To keep everyone moving in the same direction, we:


Reduce complex processes to core issues. This is critical to gain traction and avoid getting lost in multiple moving parts. We’re skilled at pinpointing areas where immediate changes are needed, anticipating difficulties that new approaches are likely to encounter, and designing workable solutions that fit your resources and constraints.

Constantly reevaluate where we are and remain flexible. Although we plan exhaustively and are good at proactively identifying potential obstacles, bumps in the road are inevitable. If a solution isn’t working, we find out quickly and develop a new approach consistent with your objectives.

Persist. Confidence and experience allow us to stay balanced in the midst of unanticipated problems and find ways to keep moving ahead toward a successful conclusion.

The reputation we have developed for professionalism and fairness is also a critical factor. It helps us involve stakeholders, keep teams working collaboratively, and overcome difficulties to realize maximum value for all stakeholders.

 
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