Project Managment | Nest Uganda Limited

Project Management

If you have ever been a part of a long-term project, you probably understand that whatever can go wrong will go wrong with the wrong team. This is especially true when constructing a house and unfortunately, the mistakes can be expensive and irreversible.

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Theft of materials on site
Use of poor-quality materials compromising the quality of work
Gearing off plan
Loss of money due to exaggeration of cost schedule
Failure to complete on time.

Why should you hire a Construction Manager?

Construction project managers manage construction projects. Which sounds simple right? yet most people are unaware of the important role these experts play. Role of a construction projects manager

Planning

This plays a very vital role in construction. The quality of the result is almost always a reflection of the quality of planning. It is usually a garbage in, garbage out situation. This also provides the road map of the different phases of the building process.

Checklist of things to discuss with your Project Manager during the planning process

Budget – should include the cost of materials and labour needed from start to completion
Building schedule- break down the project into timelines needed to complete each phase
Role and experience of other personnel especially subcontractors
Accountability reports for costs vs budget and progress of the schedule

Manage Personell

There is no headache in construction bigger than having to supervise all the subcontractors, consultants and all the stakeholders when building a house. Incorporating guidance from the architect, interior designer, and engineer advice from family members could halt the process. Add having to supervise and monitor the site workers and all the stakeholders without any experience in construction. Recipe for disaster indeed.

To maintain your sanity and save both time and money, a project manager is a must-have. Let them handle the supervising, resolving disputes and redirecting and terminating staff (where necessary) as you stay focused on the quality of your work. This is the only hack to getting a job well done in time without sweating it.

Accountability

You are paying heftily to build a dream close to your heart ensure you get value for your money. Ask the project manager to provide accountability for both money and work as below.