Why Choose a Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa)?
Introduction Selecting the best construction management approach is critical to ensuring your project’s success, aligning it precisely with your strategic vision, budget, and quality expectations. A Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa), like Waterbourne, provides dedicated advocacy, expertise, and transparency, helping owners navigate complex projects effectively.
Aligning Owner Interests with Project Outcomes Construction projects involve numerous decisions where the natural operational priorities of General Managers (GMs) might inadvertently diverge from owner expectations. Having a Construction Manager as Advisor on your team ensures your interests remain consistently represented, protecting your vision throughout the project’s duration.
Key Advantages of Choosing a Construction Manager as Advisor:
- Objective Management of Change Orders:
- GMs typically expedite change orders to maintain project timelines. A CMa, however, thoroughly evaluates these orders to explore cost-effective alternatives that align with owner objectives.
- Strategic Subcontractor Selection:
- A GM may select familiar subcontractors for efficiency. A CMa carefully reviews and selects subcontractors based on merit, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with owner standards and quality expectations.
- Cost-Effective Material Procurement:
- While a GM might rely on trusted suppliers for convenience, a CMa actively seeks competitive pricing and quality, ensuring owners benefit from market opportunities.
- Optimized Scheduling Decisions:
- GMs often prioritize maintaining projected schedules. A CMa balances efficiency with strategic schedule adjustments, aligning construction timelines with the owner’s financial and strategic objectives.
- Balanced Scope Management:
- Scope changes suggested by GMs might focus on practical execution. CMAs ensure any scope adjustments directly support the owner’s overall vision, budget, and long-term goals.
- Enhanced Budget Transparency:
- A GM may bundle costs for simplified reporting, limiting clarity. A CMa provides detailed, transparent financial breakdowns, empowering owners with comprehensive budget control and understanding.
- Quality Assurance Aligned with Owner Preferences:
- GMs might choose readily available materials to meet schedules. CMAs ensure materials and solutions align closely with the owner’s explicit quality and performance expectations.
- Clear and Detailed Communication:
- Operationally efficient reporting from GMs can sometimes lack detailed insights. CMAs consistently provide thorough, clear communication tailored explicitly to the owner’s informational needs.
- Collaborative Decision-Making:
- Quick operational decisions by GMs may overlook broader collaborative opportunities. A CMa facilitates informed, collaborative decision-making, ensuring all actions align clearly with the owner’s original intent and objectives.
Waterbourne’s Comprehensive Approach as a CMa: Waterbourne’s role as a Construction Manager as Advisor is uniquely tailored to fully represent and protect owner interests throughout the construction process. Our comprehensive services include detailed cost analysis, proactive risk mitigation, transparent budget management, and strategic oversight from project inception to completion.