Small Works

Step 4: The work

The following are typical duties performed by the Project Manager and the support team during the life of a project.

Planning

• Create a project file
• Obtain the brief and agree the scope of works
• Check record drawings, asbestos register, fire risk assessments, and Health & Safety files
• Undertake site surveys and investigations
• Provide option appraisal / feasibility costs
• Produce a specification document.

Contracting

• Check contractors' H&S and insurance details
• Establish a programme
• Obtain quotations / tender the work
• Evaluate the quotations / tender returns
• Issue a Total Project Estimate (TPE)
• Place orders.

Supervision

• Confirm and facilitate the programme
• Manage the site works
• Manage variations and final accounts
• Advise and or demonstrate to the client the completed work
• Check certification and handover to E&F Maintenance.

Closure

• Update master drawings, asset register, space data, asbestos register, fire risk register and Health & Safety files
• Undertake post-completion duties (operational, contractual, financial)
• Close and archive the project file.

…all in accordance with University procedures.