Construction Owner Representative

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Construction Owner Representative What is a
Construction Owners Representative? The
construction owners representative is one of the
stakeholders in the project. The representative
oversees the entire stages of the project
including conception, design, authority
approvals, construction, completion, and
closeout, and ensures the successful completion
of the project on behalf of the construction
owner. The construction owners representative
helps an owner who does not have the in- house
capacity to oversee the project
implementation. The representative signs a
separate contract with the construction owner and
reports directly to the owner. Working in the
construction owners interest, the
representative possesses technical expertise in
all the areas of construction such as planning,
design, safety, quality, change orders, cost
control, and execution of construction
works. The scope, goals, budget, and time
schedules vary for the projects. Therefore, it is
important to choose a suitable owners
representative that has technical expertise and
experience in similar projects. Reasons to Hire
an Owners Representative If the construction
owners primary business is not construction, it
is a good option for the owner to hire a
representative. The owners representative
ensures the plans of the construction owner have
been accomplished with desired results. The
owners representative also makes sure that the
project is completed on time as per the approved
baseline and within the budget. The owners
representative ensures that the owners best
interests are maintained in the project. The
owners representative liaises with local
Government Authorities on behalf of the
construction owner to obtain necessary approvals,
permits, etc.
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The construction owner representative helps the
construction owner in the bidding process to
select a suitable contractor to carry out the
project. The construction owner representative
renders her/his services as a connector between
the project manager and the construction owner to
complete the deliverables in the best interest
of the owner. The owners representative
provides her/his technical support, project
management services, and dedicated time. The
owners representative assigns a team of experts
to manage all aspects of construction work, such
as civil, electromechanical, fit-out works,
landscaping, infrastructure, etc. The
construction owners representative liaises with
the consultant and the contractor on behalf of
the construction owner. The representative
interacts with the construction owner frequently
and expedites important decisions by the owner
to avoid any slowdown of procurement or
construction activities. If any dispute or
conflict arises between the project stakeholders,
the construction owners representative can
offer unbiased mediation to resolve the dispute
and reach an amicable solution. The
construction owner representative will play a
major role in the cost control of the project by
closely monitoring the actual cost and change
orders. He/she forecasts the possibility of any
cost overrun and provides appropriate
suggestions. The construction owners
representative monitors and tracks the progress
of works with respect to the baseline and
suggests mitigation measures in case of any
slippage in the projects progress. The
construction owners representative plays a
proactive role by overseeing all the stages of
the construction work to complete the project on
time within budget and with the required quality
as per contract specifications which is
beneficial for all the stakeholders in the
project. Consult Leopard offers construction
owners representative services in New York.