PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Why Project Management
Every construction project is unique. Most buildings are one-off designs that have never been built before and will never be built again. Each project has its own unique set of parameters, such as stakeholder groups, location, ground conditions, project team, timeframe, budget and goals or requirements.
Project Management of a construction project requires a distinct set of skills and strategies that is quite different from the everyday, repetitive operation of an organisation. There is inherently more risk in the complex activities of a construction project than with the everyday operation of an organisation.
The Project Manager is engaged to ensure that the key issues of a construction project, cost, time, quality and above all client satisfaction are realised. The Project Manager’s role is to bring together, plan and co-ordinate all the resources needed to ensure the goals of a project are successfully achieved as quickly and efficiently as possible
The key purpose is to foresee or predict as many risks and potential problems as possible; and to plan, organise and control activities so that the project is completed as successfully as possible in spite of all the risks.
Advantages Of Using A Project Manager
Engaging a specialist construction Project Manager has many advantages, including the following:
- Reducing project risk
- Increasing certainty
- Providing guidance and advice to the Client
- Reducing the workload and stress for the Client
- Leading the project forward and making it happen
- Providing project planning and strategy to prevent wasted effort and associated wasted money
- Being able to source suitable consultants and contractors for the project, in many cases having already established relationships with consultants and contractors
- Having the skills and experience in managing applications for Resource Consent, Building
- Consents, Construction Contracts and any other legal obligations involved in the construction process, reducing the technical, contractual and financial risks to you
Advantages Of Using An Independent Project Manager
There are many benefits of appointing an independent Project Manager (or Client Representative). Client-side Project Managers are independent of other contractors and consultants, enabling you to get the full focus and expertise of a Project Manager, acting in your best interest at all times.
With an independent project manager there is no conflict of interest, therefore the Project Manager is always working to achieve the best value for you as the client.
What Ecolink Projects Provide
Our Project Manager work closely alongside clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors and authorities to deliver successful projects, services would include:
- Client representation
- Guiding clients through the design & planning to consent and then through to construction, compliance and handover
- Consultants & consents management
- Contractor selection and tendering including Contractor & compliance management
- Scope management
- Feasibility and Financial reporting
- Programming
- Coordinating local authority approvals
- Project reporting and Stakeholder liaison
- Monitoring quality & design compliance
- Overseeing Health & Safety requirements
We tailor our services to suit the requirements of each individual project.
Why Ecolink Projects
Led by our Principal Consultant with more than 20 years industry experience & knowledge.
With qualifications in construction, projects, risk, and business management and with experience working on different sides of the industry (developers, main contractors and consultancy outfits), his approach to project management comes with a practical and well-rounded understanding of construction management offered with a deep appreciation for the social, economic, environmental and cultural objectives that a development may be aligned with. A statement backed by experience in successfully delivering projects within a diverse international portfolio and programme management roles.
Being small is an advantage, we can scale up quickly to hand-pick and manage project teams
As a boutique firm, we can scale up or down quickly to meet your needs without the burden of having to maintain a high cost to support a large overhead. While we capable of handling your property problems on our own, we are well supported by expert consultants where required to deliver results. We can identify the most suitable professionals to get you the best and most cost-efficient result.
We can integrate with your existing or preferred team of property professionals
We are more than comfortable playing the leader in your project team, or simply as a bit-part contributor amongst your preferred team. We genuinely enjoy the collaborative process and remain focused on getting you the best result.
We are a lean machine, so our fees stay reasonable
We operate as a small core staff base. If it’s an involved project that we’re working on together, we might even ‘hot-desk’ at your place while we work with you. This lean and cost-effective structure allows us to provide tailor made services for the best-value fees.
Our fees are also flexible and transparent
We devise fee structures that work for both of us. Some clients prefer fixed fees, others prefer hourly rates or flat fees. If you like dealing with us, we’ll work hard to find a solution that we’re both happy with.
