Construction management is an open-book approach to contracting which allows for increased owner control and the potential to fast track the project schedule. A construction manager manages all phases of the construction process, from pre-construction through close-out and final completion, including constructability reviews, value engineering and estimating; cost control, document control and quality control; scheduling, logistics and sequencing the work; managing the bidding process including bid analysis and award; and managing trade contractors onsite, contract administration and project close-out.
A company which manages the construction process from a position as owner's representative.