A qualified and experienced Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) can be instrumental to the successful management and completion of a construction project, especially for Municipalities, building owners and developers who are all too often faced with limited budgets, stringent scheduling requirements and/or insufficient staffing. Our qualified Owner's Representatives and Construction Managers apply their diverse experience to each and every client.
Owner’s Project Management (OPM)
SOCOTEC’s comprehensive Owner's Project Management services enable owners to reduce risk and uncertainty in their capital programs. Our Owner's Project Manager professionals work closely with clients to review and analyze project details, establish and evaluate objectives, plan and manage the process, identify obstacles, and resolve problems.
SOCOTEC tailors construction programs and Owner's Project Management teams to each client’s specific needs and project requirements. Our construction professionals assist clients throughout the entire project lifecycle:
- Pre-Construction
- Project Execution
- Project Close-Out
Program & Project Management
SOCOTEC's comprehensive program and project management services empower owners to reduce risk and uncertainty in their capital programs. Our skilled professionals collaborate closely with clients to review and analyze project details, establish and evaluate objectives, plan and manage processes, identify obstacles, and resolve problems.
We leverage our expertise in project development, contract administration, CPM scheduling, estimating and cost control, inspection, change order management, project close-out, and program review to deliver complete project services to our clients. With SOCOTEC, you can trust in a seamless and successful project execution from start to finish.
Construction Consulting
Our construction consulting and project advisory services produce real value at every stage of the project for our clients. SOCOTEC’s solutions optimize project team performance, increase transparency and communication among stakeholders, reduce project risk, and prepare the project record to successfully navigate any post-construction disputes. Our extensive experience in dealing with troubled projects generates the knowledge base necessary to identify potential problems in their early stages.
SOCOTEC’s project and construction management consultants have assisted a wide range of clients on a multitude of domestic and international projects across North America and throughout the world; including Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. From project management to construction claims and disputes, SOCOTEC’s consultants have successfully provided proactive and cost-effective project support on some of the world’s most complex projects.
SOCOTEC’s experienced project managers, construction managers, engineers, architects, designers, schedulers, financial analysts, and other professionals are available at moment’s notice to support in person and virtually any type of project at any phase.
We put together teams specifically based upon the unique needs of each individual project and client. Our construction professionals take a cooperative approach to meeting our clients’ goals, while maintaining a team-oriented focus on results.
Construction Inspection
SOCOTEC's clients have long recognized the importance of independent, experienced construction inspection and quality control services for complex projects. Our process ensures that the contractor's work fully complies with the plans, specifications, and other contract documents. Our sound inspection procedures lead to a measure of quality control with the purpose of reducing costly construction delays and subsequent servicing and maintenance costs.
SOCOTEC’s inspection services includes architectural, engineering, and construction field expertise. Our blend of professional experience provides a unique ability to execute design, engineering, and/or construction inspections effectively.
SOCOTEC provides three primary construction inspection services:
- Owner’s Representative Services: We work for owners and act as their advocate throughout the project to ensure that the construction process follows the plans and specifications and reaches a successful completion in time and on budget.
- Technical Professional & Contractor Support: We provide specialized, in-depth inspection services during the project to ensure that professionals including engineers, architects, and contractors' scopes are being fulfilled according to industry standards, code, and project specifications.
- Pre-Construction Services: We review plans and specifications and advise clients prior to the commencement of construction.
We assist clients by reviewing a project and implementing a recovery process that monitors and identifies the need for possible intervention. Trust SOCOTEC for reliable construction inspection services that guarantee quality and compliance at every project stage
Standard of Care
Our professionals bring extensive experience in architecture, engineering, and construction to their work. Their deep knowledge provides critical analysis of design impacts and related construction matters, whether assessing technical designs, preparing a certificate of merit, or conducting claim analyses.
Our team of qualified subject matter experts specializes in the analysis and certification of errors, omissions, and negligence related to technical design and architecture/engineering performance. Equipped with extensive research and analytical capabilities, our experts meticulously evaluate and identify these issues, ensuring adherence to applicable industry standards of care.
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OPM Overview
Pre-Construction Services
SOCOTEC’s team of experts have decades of Project Management experience and know what it takes for a project to kick-off successfully. Proper preparation is essential in ensuring a project is properly designed, planned, scheduled and that our client’s best interests financially and otherwise are protected.
- Project Planning & Phasing
- Schedule Preparation & Review
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Due Diligence Investigations
- Bid Tabulation/Proposal Evaluation/RFI’s
- Logistics & Procurement
- Value Engineering
- Design Review & Optimization
- Risk Assessment
- Cost Auditing Procedures
- Quantity Takeoff & Estimation
- Financial Planning & Budget Review
- Labor & Equipment Rate Review
- Permits Facilitation
- Reasonableness of Scope
Project Management & Execution
Change is inevitable, and our Owner’s Project Management Team is experienced in managing project timelines, managing change requests, budget monitoring, and avoiding unforeseen delays.
- Project Leadership & Representation
- Development of Project Records
- Staff Training & Staffing Analysis
- Construction Inspections
- Contract Administration & Audit
- Schedule Management
- Cost Control
- Payment Review & Approval
- Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Quality Control
- Testing & Commissioning
- Payment Applications Review
- Change Order Management
- Periodic Briefings & Status Reporting
- Troubled Project Turnaround
Project Close-Out
As a project comes to a close, our OPM team is dedicated to ensuring the project is closed out as contractually expected. A punch list is created of tasks not completed during the project to be followed up. In certain circumstances, if a dispute or contractual disagreement is present, SOCOTEC can also provide Claims Mitigation services.
- Change Order Negotiation & Resolution
- Final Audit Reporting
- Quality Assessment & Assurance
- Final Payment Tracking & Authorization
- Lien Releases
- Insurance Premium Reconciliation
- Material & Equipment Mobilization
- Closing Permits
- Punchlist Management
- Claims Resolution & Settlements
- Work Completion Verification
- Final Correspondence & Communication
What makes SOCOTEC unique?
SOCOTEC’s Owner’s Project Management (OPM) team stands out for its unique holistic capabilities and diverse technical expertise. As construction managers, architects, engineers, designers, and financial experts ourselves, we bring a deep understanding of the various technical components of a project, allowing us to make a greater impact.
Our team reviews documents and decisions with a keen eye on cost implications, long-term maintenance requirements, and the constructability of proposed installation details. This comprehensive approach minimizes issues across all project phases, offering our clients a distinct advantage over traditional OPM firms. With SOCOTEC, you benefit from our extensive knowledge and experience, ensuring smooth and successful project execution.