Consulting

Construction Project Management is the overall planning, co-ordination and control of a project from inception to completion aimed at meeting a client's requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project that will be completed on time within authorized cost and to the required quality standards. Project management is the process by which a project is brought to a successful conclusion.

The responsibilities of a Construction Manager fall into the following 7 categories:
1. Project Management Planning
2. Cost Management
3. Time Management
4. Quality Management
5. Contract Administration
6. Safety Management
7. CM Professional Practice which includes specific activities like defining the responsibilities and management structure of the project management team, organizing and leading by implementing project controls, defining roles and responsibilities and developing communication protocols, and identifying elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.

Functions
The functions of construction project management typically include the following:
1. Specifying project objectives and plans including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting
    performance requirements, and selecting project participants.
2. Maximizing resource efficiency through procurement of labor, materials and equipment.
3. Implementing various operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating,
     contracting and construction in the entire process.
4. Developing effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts.