Monday, September 29, 2008

Using a Project Manager Can Save the Homeowner Both Time and Money

A construction project manager is someone who will take over the job and make sure everything runs smoothly when you are remodeling or having construction done on your home. He or she is like the foreman or the one that organizes everything to make sure everything goes smoothly and their primary job is to look out for clients well being during the remodeling or construction process.

A construction project manager also helps you with the blue print or plans that are needed to build your new home or addition to an existing house. He deals with all the contractors and suppliers to make sure they get paid to make sure everything gets done on time and the good thing is that he or she negotiates with the sub-contractors and suppliers to get the best price for you the home owner. To add, the contractor also keeps the budget within specified guidelines and keeps the time lines in check.

You want to have a construction project manager on your job so you know everything is going to run smoothly and you have someone to deal with rather than have to deal with various different people and getting different answers from different people you're only dealing with one person. This way the client can concentrate on what the costs are, where the project is going, and gives the client total control in the decision making of the project.

As with all construction projects you want to make sure the construction project manager has no complaints against him or her and you can check with the BBB also known as the Better Business Bureau to make sure they are in good standing. They may also have some awards or certifications that you might want to look into before hiring a construction project manager.

Some of the construction project managers work independently of a construction company and this is a good thing because there is no favoritism towards one construction company or another. Those way things get done in a timely manner and this is what you are in need of. The benefit is that the homeowner saves because the project manager only makes around fifteen percent of the project cost. This way the owner can reinvest in the property with the savings or pocket the money as profit.

Cheryl Criswell: I am also a registered builder, and build 2 spec houses a year for the market. I also provide project management for those wanting to be their own builder. For more information got to http://www.renovatingreferral.com Find out how this website can find the best contractor, project manager, or remodeler for you and your project.

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