Thinking of renovating, adding an extension, or opening up a new store? Or are you thinking of starting a new build? Either way, embarking on a construction project is a large task with high financial investment, and that’s why it can be hugely beneficial to hire the help of a project manager.
To put it simply, the project manager is responsible for the success of the construction project, overseeing every aspect from planning through to execution. This is important to make sure construction timeframes and budgets are being met, and most importantly, to make sure everything is running smoothly.
It can be difficult to pinpoint a typical day in the life of a construction project manager, as what they do encompasses a lot, taking a construction project from A to Z, and they are the first point of contact when anything arises in the project.
If you’re on the fence about whether you’re in need of a project manager for your project, here’s several key reasons you should be using a project manager:
1. It can save you money in the long run
Many spend years training for their jobs, but when it comes to being able to build or renovate, most watch a couple of episodes of the block and spend their life’s savings blind sighted.
And, there is a reason for this.
Most of the time there is a misconception that it is too expensive to get help, we want the money to go towards the build and to buy the best quality fittings we can afford and not getting someone to professionally manage it for us.
While you may think hiring a project manager is an additional cost you don’t need, you actually may end up paying more on your build without one. From our experience an extra 20-30%, hence there is added value in hiring a project manager, as you may cut costs through industry contacts, trade discounts and experience during the quotations and onsite execution.
A project manager is tasked with awarding contractors on the clients behalf, managing negotiations and potential disputes, and managing trades involved in the construction process, so it can be invaluable to have experienced advisors and consultants on hand.
2. They have invaluable experience in managing construction projects to completion
A project manager understands the entire process through from design to development to building and is able to strategise each step in the contraction process—helping keep the construction project on budget and within the build time frame.
There are many factors throughout the construction process that you may not take into account that a project manager will cover including construction site conditions, environmental concerns, contactor obligations, worker safety, design alterations, cost fluctuations and more, and with a project manager’s help, you can greatly reduce any risks.
3. They will provide you with greater peace of mind
With more experience with construction projects, a project manager will act on behalf of you, the client, when making key design and construction decisions, removing the burden from you and providing you with peace of mind.
At the end of the day, it is the project manager’s job to keep a diligent communication process to ensure all parties involved are happy, and have a clear goal for the project that is communicated to the team. This will help the build run smoother and allow everyone involved in the project to stay oriented and work with minimum supervision.
The team at GAXA Group offers professional construction project management, with an ethos revolving around ethics, quality, and sustainable building practices, so you can feel at ease that your construction project will be managed through to completion without any unforeseen issues.
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To find yourself an experienced project manager, contact GAXA Group for a quotation.
Katherine Kouli – Design & Construction Manager at GAXA Group
P: 0406 735 467
