CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: Jeff Zell Consultants and Zell Engineers provide complete and comprehensive Construction Management services for a variety of construction projects. These services require maintaining the necessary personnel and resources to manage the construction processes that have become increasingly complex. A professional approach is required to assure that these projects can be completed on time, within budget and without costly and time consuming disputes. These management services are summarized below; DESIGN PHASE Ensure that the design is aesthetically successful and responsive to the project goals and objectives Perform life-cycle cost analysis to maximize return on investment Conduct constructability reviews throughout the design process Coordinate technology implementation strategy with construction plans Develop a detailed design schedule and supervise its implementation Develop detailed component cost estimates for design submittals BID PHASE Conduct Pre-bid Conferences to clarify project to assure responsive bids Compile and answer bidder questions and clarifications to bid specifications Receive, document and evaluate bids received Make recommendations for awarding of contracts CONSTRUCTION PHASE Conduct project meetings to coordinate contractors and subcontractors to ensure a complete understanding of the project's scope, design and requirements Conduct regular job meeting to coordinate and resolve issues in a timely manner Construction tracking - schedule, coordination, progress and milestones Pro-active Monitoring Approach - anticipate problems and resolve issues to maintain schedule and budget Change orders - maximize effectiveness while minimizing cost and delays Coordinate Pay Estimates - track quantities for accurate payments Project Safety - monitor all work to maximize safety for the entire project Coordinate final stages of construction - final inspections and punch lists