Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare a tender on behalf of client.
- Client is consulted to negotiate the budget and costs to the client for services provided by the building designer.
- Form of building contract is determined suitable for size and level of the project being undertaken.
- Client is consulted to determine the budget, timeframe and related parameters for the letting of a tender to complete the construction of the project.
- Client expectations of role, level of serviceand project outcomes to be provided by building designer are discussed and negotiated.
- Tender is prepared that addresses requirements for the build.
- Legal advice is sought to finalise preparation of tender.
- Tender is let with steps put in place to secure a competitive number of responses.
- Oversee the selection of the contractor.
- Tender submissions are reviewed against predetermined evaluation criteria.
- Advice is provided to client regarding strengths and weaknesses of the various tender bids.
- Costing advice is sought as required from a quantity surveyor or other professional.
- Professional advice is provided to client to conclude negotiations with preferred contractor.
- Manage completion of building project.
- Contracted builder is consulted to establish business relationships and processes for monitoring construction completion within required timeframe.
- Constraints and potential risks of project are monitored and managed to ensure best outcomes for client.
- Routine monitoring of project progress is undertaken to ensure quality and timeliness of the build.
- Clarification of project plans and specifications is provided to the builder as required.
- Changes to plans and specifications are undertaken with the consent of the client as project progresses.
- Manage completion of contract.
- Costs associated with completion of project are monitored and reported to client in a timely manner.
- Progress and other agreed payments are authorised according to performance requirements of contract.
- Variations to contract are proposed to client as required and negotiated with builder.
- Disputes or concerns regarding quality, cost or timeliness of project completion are investigated, negotiated and mediated as required.
- Legal, accounting or other professional advice is sought in order to ensure client’s best interests are protected during completion of contract.
- Reporting requirements are met during the conduct of the project.
- Steps to finalise contract are taken according to contract requirements.
- Finalise building project.