Owner's Guide to Project Delivery Methods - CMAA

As with Design-Bid-Build, private owners may choose to negotiate directly with pre-selectedCMRs.Role of the CMThe role of the CM in a CMAR delivery system is sometimes considered redundant. However,there is still a vital role for the CM to play, whether the CM is from within the owner’s staffingor from a third-party CM.As in other delivery methods, it is important to engage the CM as early in the project aspossible to guide and assist the owner through all phases of project delivery. The CM will stillact as the owner’s representative with the rest of the project team, acting as the point ofcontact for the designer, CMR, and any other specialty consultants engaged in the project bythe owner.The CM’s role in a CMAR delivery method is similar to the CM’s role in a Design-Bid-Builddelivery with one major difference: the CM may not be the primary provider of constructionexpertise and advice to the project team during the pre-construction phases once the CMR firmis engaged by the owner, and as such may not be called upon to perform as many tasks. Anexample of this would be that the CM might not provide estimating or constructibility reviewsduring design phases if the owner relies on the CMR to perform these tasks.Tasks that will remain with the CM include verification of schedule, overall project cost tracking,quality control, administration of all contracts, and coordination with all owner stakeholders.CMAA Owner’s Guide to Project Delivery Methods - August 201220