The commitment to our clients is evident in our goal to increase the profitability of a project without sacrificing design integrity or visual appeal, with special emphasis on value engineering and completing projects on schedule. In addition to our professional qualifications, we bring an exceptional level of commitment and passion to all of our projects and a proven successful record in delivering projects to clients on time and at or below budget. SMG has provided owner representation for construction projects throughout New England for the past sixteen years ranging in value from $500,000.00 to $20,000,000.00.

Objectives

Our objective is to support our clients through the most difficult site and building projects. Our team is composed of an experienced compliment of Construction Managers, Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Geotechnical Specialists, with practical field experience in heavy site construction, earthmoving, deep earth densification, retaining wall systems, infrastructure, rock removals, wetlands mitigation and finish paving. In addition to site work, our team has many years of Residential and Commercial Building experience.

SMG's services are valuable to Site Developers, Civil Engineers, Educators, Medical Groups and Commercial Lenders associated with large or small Residential Developments, Retail, and Commercial Projects, Educational Institutions and Medical Facilities throughout the Northeast. We have developed associations with various Construction and Engineering Consultants as may be required from time to time depending on the varied complexity of a particular project, thus, offering as much or as little service as our clients may require.

Objectives

Site Feasibility & Value Engineering

  • » Develop preliminary Site Cost Budgets based on Schematic Plans and General Specifications.
  • » Preliminary design review of Utilities, Grading, Geotechnical Conditions, and associated Construction Costs.
  • » Interim plan and specification review as Design Engineers finalize working drawings with input for Value Engineering recommendations.
  • » Explore potential cost savings by introducing alternative Construction Methods, Materials, and Sequencing.
  • » Point out any discrepancies found that require attention to avoid Extras in a future construction contract.
  • » Recommendations for any additional information, which should be incorporated into a Bid Package.
  • » Project design coordination, design review, and Budget Analysis.
  • » Building Construction preliminary Design and Budget Analysis.
  • » Review and coordinate a Federal EPA plan.
  • » Coordinate the design and installation of Underground Services with Utility Companies.

Project Buyout & Contract Negotiations

  • » Develop a complete Bid Package for Site Work, Utilities & Site Improvements.
  • » Develop a complete Bid Package for General Building Construction.
  • » Formulate construction Sequences & Schedule to maximize Site & Building Construction.
  • » Solicit and Review Bids from Qualified Contractors.
  • » Prepare a detailed Scope of Work for each aspect of the Project to be incorporated into the Construction Contracts.
  • » Aid in negotiating Consulting Contracts; Geotechnical, Surveying, Materials testing, and Landscape Design.
  • » Assist in developing Schedule of Values with negotiated low bid subcontractors.

Construction Administration

  • » Coordinate construction with all Local Agencies, City Inspectors, and Utility Companies.
  • » Supply full time On-site Coordination/Quality Control Supervisor, acting in behalf of the Owner, to insure proper compliance to plans, specifications, and schedule demands.
  • » Conduct weekly project schedule meetings.
  • » Coordination of Professional Consulting Services & Inspections
  • » Process monthly Applications for Payments.
  • » Presentation of Payment Applications to Bank Inspectors.
  • » Coordination material submittals between Subcontractors, Townships, and Consultants.