Representing the Owner's Interests

Construction Management

Expert Management of the Build Phase

Your Advocate:

Slate Construction and Development acts as your dedicated Construction Manager, serving as your expert representative throughout the build. We work directly on your behalf, managing the General Contractor and project stakeholders to control costs, maintain schedules, ensure quality, and mitigate risks from groundbreaking through completion. Trust our experienced team to navigate the complexities and deliver your project successfully.

Our Role in Managing Your Project

Preconstruction & Strategic Planning

We proactively work with you and the project team to:

Perform conceptual budgeting to align the project with your financial goals early.
Provide Value Engineering and constructability analysis to optimize designs and identify cost savings.
Develop detailed logistics plans and early construction schedules for a clear roadmap to execution.
Manage the prequalification and selection of the most qualified General Contractors and subcontractors.

On-Site Management & Oversight

We actively manage the General Contractor and project team to ensure your project stays on schedule and meets the highest quality standards. Our services include:

Reviewing and negotiating construction costs with the General Contractor based on contract drawings.
Monitoring the construction schedule and managing the process to expedite RFIs and Submittals.
Implementing a clear approval process for Change Orders and credits, providing transparency on all costs.
Serving as your representative at all weekly project meetings.

Cost Management & Reporting

Providing you and your financial partners with complete transparency and control. We handle:

Tracking and evaluation of both soft and hard costs, from initial budgets to final commitments.
Monthly review of all project invoices and payment applications for accuracy and budget adherence.
Preparation of comprehensive monthly cost reports and lender-ready draw packages.
Management of all Owner’s direct purchase items (budgeting, procurement, and vendor payments).

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