Construction Management

When a change to the work is required and the GC ask you how to proceed, how do you manage the request as a PM? (Select all that apply)

• Direct GC to the AOR to confirm the change is valid

• Ask GC to submit a PCO

• Ensure that you know why the change is required

• Ask the GC to proceed so you avoid delay

To avoid having a schedule delay, the GC offers to proceed with a change while you are finalizing paperwork, what would be your next action?

• Call the AOR and ask for his/her verbal approval

• Call/ email Jason and ask for his verbal approval

• Inform GC that proceeding will be on his/her risk

• Stop Work

What do you review when you receive a PCO? (Select all that apply)

• Labor burden and subs markups

• AOR recommendations for approval

• GC summary and AOR Letter

• Material quantities and subs qualifications

How do you consider an unforeseen condition change request package is complete prior to submitting to EPISD? (Select all that apply)

• Subs material, equipment, labor and labor burden are provided

• Architect signed off the package, GC letter of recommendations, and PCO form

• Owner Initiated Change form

• Jacobs recommendations letter and CEA when applicable

Do you negotiate the cost of the change directly with the GC?

• Yes, with the GC

• Not with the GC, with the subs

• AE should validate if the cost is reasonable

• Yes, with the suppliers

Do you approve minor changes that don’t impact time or cost?

• Yes, if change is minor and don't impact cost and time

• No, AOR should review and approve

• GC can proceed and no need for approval

• EPISD approves minor changes that don't impact cost and time

How do categorize the construction changes?

• Unforeseen, owner change, errors and omission and Jacobs request change

• Unforeseen, owner change, errors and omission , and AHJ

• All the above

• Non of the above

What is the contractual timeline for the GC to provide cost proposals for the change?

• 10 working days

• 10 calendar days

• 7 working days

• 5 working days

When to use the CEA form?

• When the Change is funded from project contingency

• When the Change is funded from program contingency

• When the Change is funded from owner construction contingency

• When the change increases the contract sum

When the GC is claiming delay and ask you for approval of time extension, how you would direct the GC?

• Any claim for extension of time shall be made in writing to the Architect and the Owner, and shall be acceptably documented, not more than ten (10) calendar days after the commencement of the delay

• Any claim for extension of time shall be made in writing to the Architect and the Owner, and shall be acceptably documented, not more than seven (7) calendar days after the commencement of the delay

• Any claim for extension of time shall be made verbally to the Architect and the Owner, and shall be acceptably documented, not more than seven (7) calendar days after the commencement of the delay

• no delay should be granted