PLANNING FOR SUCCESS: THE ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Someone once said that failing to plan is planning to fail. This is decidedly true whether you dream of finishing a half marathon, writing a book, or building a mall. In the world of commercial construction, the stakes and scale of these projects demand meticulous planning and follow-through. This is why the role of a project manager is essential.

What Is a Project Manager?

A project manager is a skilled professional who oversees all aspects of a project from the planning stages to completion. In the context of construction services, a project manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient completion of a construction project. They are often seasoned and knowledgeable commercial construction professionals with leadership and managerial skills.

What Do They Do?

Project managers act as the point of contact for communication and coordination between you and your construction company, contractors, vendors, regulatory bodies, and more. In commercial construction, your project manager ensures that all construction services are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards through:

•           resource and material management and procurement

•           safety management and the choice of construction methods and technologies

•           scheduling and timelines

•           cost and risk management

•           quality control

•           documentation

The Impact of Good Project Management

Since they care so much, a skilled commercial construction project manager can make the difference between a nightmare project of missed deadlines, shoddy work, and skyrocketing costs and the smooth realization of your commercial vision and, ultimately, the SUCCESS of your construction project. The acrostic below shows how your project benefits from a project manager's knowledge of construction services and industry best practices and their ability to optimize every building process phase.

S – Streamlined Efficiency is achieved through a project manager's optimization of processes and resources.

U - Unwavering Quality Assurance is maintained by surveillance and checking materials, processes, and completed work.

C - Cost Control results when a project manager creates a realistic budget and effectively manages it to prevent overruns and maximize value.

C - Compliance with Regulations, building codes, and laws leads to a safe worksite as well as a legal and durable construction.

E - Expert Risk Mitigation ensures that all potential issues are dealt with proactively before damage, loss, or harm occurs.

S - Stakeholder Satisfaction is increased when a project manager creates and fosters positive relationships through clear and regular communication.

S - Sustainable Long-term Value of your commercial project is achieved when everything is put together under the watchful eye of a project manager.

Plan for Commercial Construction Success in the Vancouver Area

Now that you know the importance of a project manager in commercial construction, plan for the successful completion of your project. Contact Coastline Development Group Ltd in Vancouver for expert construction services. We provide quality commercial construction services throughout the Lower Mainland, the Sea to Sky Corridor, Whistler, and Vancouver Island. You can see for yourself by visiting our gallery of past projects.