Commercial Construction Management: Your Expert Partner and Owner's Advocate

Navigating the complexities of commercial construction projects demands more than just manpower; it requires strategic oversight, diligent coordination, and an unwavering commitment to protecting your interests. Construction Management (CM) is a professional service that provides project management expertise to owners from project inception to completion. It is a method of project delivery in which a construction manager acts as the owner's agent, advising on and overseeing the entire construction process.

Engaging a Construction Manager early in your project lifecycle is a foundational step towards success. As your dedicated Construction Manager, we act as your trusted liaison and representative, serving as your eyes and ears throughout every phase. Our role is to provide professional guidance and rigorous oversight, ensuring your project goals - regarding schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function - are met efficiently and effectively. We bring our knowledge, experience, and industry connections to your project, working collaboratively with the design team, key subcontractors, and local jurisdictions from day one.

The Value of Choosing Construction Management

Selecting the Construction Management delivery method offers distinct advantages for commercial project owners. Primarily, it provides a single point of contact and professional expertise dedicated solely to your project's success and your best interests. Unlike traditional methods where the owner might be less involved during construction, CM fosters collaboration and transparency.

By bringing in a Construction Manager during the planning stages, potential issues can be identified and resolved proactively, before they impact budget or schedule. This early involvement allows for Preconstruction services such as detailed cost estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews, and comprehensive scheduling. This front-loaded approach significantly reduces risks associated with unforeseen conditions, design errors, or permitting delays that can arise later in the process.

Throughout construction, the Construction Manager provides continuous oversight and coordination, ensuring all parties are working efficiently towards the common goal. This leads to better communication between the design team, contractors, and subcontractors, minimizing disputes and rework. The focus remains on maintaining quality standards, adhering to the schedule, and controlling costs, all while prioritizing site safety. Ultimately, Construction Management translates to a more predictable outcome, greater cost efficiency, and peace of mind knowing your investment is being expertly managed by a dedicated professional representing you.

Our Construction Management Process

Successful commercial projects follow a structured path, and our Construction Management process is designed to guide you confidently through each stage, ensuring clarity, control, and optimal results.

Phase 1: Preconstruction Management

The most critical phase begins long before ground is broken. During preconstruction, we work closely with your design team to refine plans, providing valuable input on constructability, material selection, and cost implications. Our expertise allows us to develop detailed project budgets and schedules, identifying potential challenges early on. We assist in navigating the often-complex permitting process and can help facilitate discussions around project financing. A significant part of this phase involves selecting the right General Contracting team and key subcontractors. We leverage our relationships and experience to help you interview and choose partners who align with your project's needs and quality standards. This phase is about laying a solid foundation, ensuring the project starts correctly and is positioned for on-time and on-budget completion.

Phase 2: Construction Phase Oversight

Once preconstruction planning is complete and approvals are secured, the construction phase begins. As your Construction Manager, we serve as your constant representative on-site and in project meetings. Our responsibilities during this phase are broad and focused on execution and control. We oversee the daily activities of the construction team, ensuring work aligns with the approved plans, specifications, and schedule. This includes monitoring progress, managing quality control inspections, and enforcing strict safety protocols.

We handle all project communication, serving as the central point of contact between you, the design team, subcontractors, and any other stakeholders. This streamlines information flow and ensures everyone is informed and aligned. Cost control is a continuous process during construction, involving reviewing and approving payment applications, managing change orders, and providing regular budget updates. Schedule management involves tracking progress against the plan, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions to keep the project on track. Our oversight during this phase is proactive, anticipating issues before they escalate and making informed decisions that protect your project's budget and timeline.

Phase 3: Project Closeout

The final phase involves bringing the project to a successful conclusion and transitioning the completed facility to you. This includes overseeing final inspections, ensuring all punch list items are completed to your satisfaction, and coordinating the handover of all necessary documentation, including warranties, manuals, and as-built drawings. We manage the final accounting, ensuring all invoices are reconciled and the project is closed out financially. Our role extends to assisting with commissioning and ensuring you and your team are familiar with the operation and maintenance of the new or renovated facility. The goal is a smooth and complete transition, ensuring you can fully utilize your new space effectively from day one.

Construction Management vs. Other Project Delivery Methods

Understanding the differences between project delivery methods is crucial for selecting the right approach for your commercial project. While Construction Management involves active oversight and representation of the owner's interests, it differs from other common methods like General Contracting and Design Build.

In a traditional General Contracting model, the owner typically hires a designer and then separately bids the project to General Contractors. The GC holds contracts with subcontractors and manages the construction itself, delivering the project based on the completed design. The owner's direct involvement in the construction process can be less frequent.

Design Build consolidates design and construction under a single contract with one entity. This approach can streamline communication and potentially expedite the timeline, as design and construction activities can overlap. The Design-Build entity is responsible for both the design and the construction quality and cost.

Construction Management, particularly the "CM as Agent" model, places the Construction Manager squarely on the owner's side as an advisor and representative. The owner holds the contracts with the various trade contractors (subcontractors), and the Construction Manager manages and coordinates these contracts on behalf of the owner. This provides the owner with greater transparency and control over the selection of subcontractors and direct insight into project costs. The CM's loyalty lies solely with the owner, ensuring decisions are made to benefit the owner's bottom line, schedule, and quality expectations. While a GC acts as the primary builder and manager of trades, and a Design-Build firm provides a single point for both design and construction, a CM acts as your strategic partner and expert overseer throughout the entire journey, particularly beneficial for complex commercial projects where experienced, independent guidance is paramount.

Why Partner with Warner Construction for Construction Management?

Choosing the right partner for your commercial Construction Management needs is vital. At Warner Construction, we bring generations of experience and a value-driven approach to every project. Our foundation is built upon principles of Integrity. Work ethic. Workmanship., qualities that define our reputation in the construction industry, earned one client at a time.

Matt Warner's vision was to establish a general contracting company offering a full range of construction services, combining the expertise and knowledge found in large-scale operations with the personalized service characteristic of a family-run company. This philosophy extends to our Construction Management services. We provide the sophisticated project controls, scheduling, and cost management capabilities required for complex commercial endeavors, coupled with the dedicated attention and customized service that ensures your unique project vision and priorities are fully addressed.

Our team acts as your dedicated advocate, offering expert guidance from the earliest planning stages through final completion. Our experience spans various commercial project types, giving us the insight needed to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions tailored to your specific sector, whether it's office, retail, industrial, or other commercial facilities. When you partner with Warner Construction, you gain an experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, reliable construction solutions that align with your vision and protect your investment.