In todays construction environment, Its a very overwhelming prospect to endeavor to manage a construction project by yourself. All the bullet items below should be considered when you make this decision. You should also consider your own experience in construction and your time. Making an ill informed decision can cost thousands of dollars if not hundreds of thousands. Understanding means & methods and sequencing is paramount to a successful outcome. Managing the process with efficiency and practicality is also essential to a successful conclusion.
Mike Dearborn has managed a multitude of construction projects in several capacities from managing the field directly to managing contracts from on site offices and off site offices. He has helped owners and developers as an owners representative and construction manager. He understands the language, basic practices, schedules, task relationships, material compatibilities, environmental considerations both from a regulatory standpoint and constructability.
Mike has worked from coast to coast and border to border over the years for very large contractors and mid sized contractors in fast paced and demanding environments. He brings a wealth of experience including large multi family projects, podium, on-site development, off-site development, dry utilities, wet utilities, stand alone construction as well as tenant improvement and residential development in the single family sector. Mike has managed projects on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills as well as Residential in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas Strip, Scottsdale AZ., 5th Ave in NYC, Palm Beach, FL., Dallas TX., Beach Cities in So Cal as well as many other locations and states. He has partnered with Architects, Engineers and Contractors to bring projects in on time and on budget.
Architectural & Engineering Services Review
Entitlements and Development Restrictions
Prime & Sub-Contract Review
Scope of Services Review
Plan Reviews
Specifications Review
Public Works Requirements
Deed Restrictions
HOA By-Laws Impacts
Construction Oversight
Progress Monitoring
Pay Applications Review
Means & Methods Review
Close Out including Warranties and Financial