Typical services of project manager :
1.Assisting in the preparation and development of the brief;
2.Arranging for feasibility studies and reports; and advise on services of funding;
3.Arranging for measures required by health and safety legislation;
4.Preparing the project management structure and plan;
5.Advising on the procurement method;
6.Arranging the appointment of consultants and specialists;
7.Checking professional indemnity insurances, warranties etc;
8.Instructing consultants on feasibility studies, research, surveys;
9.Co-ordinating the design process;
10.Preparing and maintaining an overall cost plan;
11.Preparation of pre contract programme;
12.Organising communication and information systems;
13.Arranging consultations/negotiations with statutory bodies;
14.Arranging monthly reports to the client on cost and completion forecasts;
15.Monitoring the performance etc. of the design team and consultants;
16.Arranging tender documentation;
17.Organising pre-qualification checks on contractors;
18.Evaluating tenders and preparing recommendations;
19.Participating in the selection and appointment of the contractor;
20.Arranging for the appointment of a construction supervisor/client’s agents;
21.Assembling contract documentation;
22.Preparation of master, critical path programme or checking, approving and monitoring of contractors CP programme.
23.Arranging for the appointment of an adjudicator and services as required;
24.Issuing instructions and variation orders;
25.Issuing extensions of time notices;
26.Preparing valuations and monitoring the budget;
27.Arranging commissioning and witness tests;
28.Developing a maintenance programme and staff training;
29.Organising handover/occupation procedures;
30.Issuing the practical completion certificate, preparing the final account;
31.Organising maintenance manuals and as built information;
32.Planning facilities management;
33.Advising on the marketing/disposal of the project;
34.Checking that defects are remedied, issuing the final certificate.