Project Control Group – A collaboration of client-oriented professionals dedicated to providing proactive project management support to a broad spectrum of clients.
Established in 1991, our firm has successfully managed assignments that include over five million square feet of commercial tenant renovation/relocation projects, new construction and existing gut/rehab development projects, historic property/landmark renovations and existing residential renovation projects. We are also the only project management firm in New York City to ever manage the construction of an amusement park. The 3.3 acre site in Coney Island called Luna Park is one of our many proud accomplishments.
The key to our success has been to limit the number of projects we manage at any one time. By following this process we can spend as much time as necessary to support our active clients. To provide a strong communication protocol, each client is assigned a two-person project management team with the president of the firm as lead project manager. This brings a professional with over forty years of experience into the project mainstream on a daily basis.
Project Approach
Support The Real Estate Process
PCG develops a square footage projection for the real estate broker to use in his space search. An architectural firm must also be retained...
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X PCG develops a square footage projection for the real estate broker to use in his space search. An architectural firm must also be retained to perform test fits as potential sites are identified. The real estate broker will focus on available locations and deal terms while we assess the electrical, mechanical and plumbing base building infrastructure supporting each space. Many costs to meet the client’s occupancy can be placed on the building owner if identified early and included in the term sheet negotiation. Once a site is selected, PCG works with the client and broker to evaluate lease language as it relates to occupancy.
Select The Project Team
The success of each project is defined by the experience of its participants. PCG assembles a list of qualified professionals and prepares...
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X The success of each project is defined by the experience of its participants. PCG assembles a list of qualified professionals and prepares all Request for Proposals to retain the design team, filing/expediting firm and all proprietary vendors (IT, security, audiovisual, furniture, etc.). The client participates in the interview process and evaluates final proposals after PCG performs an analysis of all submissions.
Establish Budget Parameters
Financial planning is pivotal to achieving the required level of design. PCG develops a hard and soft cost budget based on client..
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X Financial planning is pivotal to achieving the required level of design. PCG develops a hard and soft cost budget based on client requirements and then modifies the projection in real time through value engineering, working with the design team to identify strategies to minimize cost impacts. Direct purchase vendors and scopes of work are also identified to avoid general contractor fees.
Establish The Project Schedule
A detailed schedule is developed with critical milestones to highlight specific areas of potential impact and to reflect the direct...
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X A detailed schedule is developed with critical milestones to highlight specific areas of potential impact and to reflect the direct purchase vendors’ production and delivery parameters. The schedule is monitored and updated by PCG in real time and coordinated with the construction schedule that will be provided by the general contractor.
Manage The Design & Filing Process
With the budget and schedule established, PCG works with the design team to ensure that approved financial parameters are reflected...
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X With the budget and schedule established, PCG works with the design team to ensure that approved financial parameters are reflected in the final design documents. Working closely with the filing/expediting consultant, a detailed code review is performed to confirm compliance with applicable municipal agency regulations. A landlord review will also be performed to confirm compliance with lease and ownership base building rules and regulations.
Manage The Competitive Bid Process For Construction & Vendors
PCG develops a bidder field for the general contractor and all proprietary vendors and obtains client approval. We then prepare and...
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X PCG develops a bidder field for the general contractor and all proprietary vendors and obtains client approval. We then prepare and distribute Request for Proposals, obtain pricing, validate submissions, negotiate pricing and present final proposals to the client for review and approval.
Manage The Project Team During Construction
Daily management of all project activities drives the schedule and keeps the client and all team members up to date with project...
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X Daily management of all project activities drives the schedule and keeps the client and all team members up to date with project progress. Management of onsite activities, weekly meetings and the coordination of the design team review of submittals and shop drawings keep the general contractor on schedule. Management of all contracts, placement of material orders and coordination of production and deliveries are also key elements of project success.
Develop The Client Relocation Plan
During the construction process, PCG identifies movers or recommends a move consultant if the move is complex. Once a competitive bid...
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X During the construction process, PCG identifies movers or recommends a move consultant if the move is complex. Once a competitive bid process is completed and a mover is on board, we coordinate the purge campaign to reduce unnecessary files, coordinate with landlords at both buildings for elevator access and assist on move weekend.
Complete The Project Close Out
Upon project completion, PCG manages all contractual close outs, obtains Final Waiver of Liens, assembles equipment operational...
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X Upon project completion, PCG manages all contractual close outs, obtains Final Waiver of Liens, assembles equipment operational manuals and works with the filing/expediting consultant to obtain final building department and fire department approvals. The vacated space may also require final cleaning and removal of any old furniture and equipment. This is coordinated with the move out to avoid any lease penalties.