Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Project Management
Project Management guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Project Management? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Project Management work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Project Management work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Project Management labor cost? What are the important Project Management quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Project Management - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Project Management? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Project Management expect to pay between $2,130.00 to $6,390.00 for each project. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Project Management work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Project Management. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Project Management project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Project Management work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the Project management may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Project Management something that I can do myself? | The typical Project Management project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Project Management requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
Project Management - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Project Management. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Project Management work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The design will include a detailed schedule plan, broken out by major activities and include key milestones by week
- Weekly status meetings will be held to review milestone progress, budget status and issues
- The design will include a detailed estimate of total project cost, including breakouts for rentals, materials, labor and all fees
Project Management - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Project Management. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Project management work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of Project management, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for project and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order Project management; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of Project management; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store Project management in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Project Management with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Review and approve floor plan(s), elevation(s), and section / detail drawings
- Obtain a permit for Project Management from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Schedule and supervise Project Management permit inspection
- Inspect Project Management and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
