Expert Construction Program Management You Can Trust
With over 30 years of experience, the Hercules Construction Management team has the expertise and experience to oversee your construction project from start to finish. We combine expert insights and polished construction skills to ensure your next building project is seamless, stress-free, and cost-effective.
What is the Difference Between Project Management and Program Management?
A project manager is someone that manages a single project and focuses on short-term, tangible outcomes. They typically handle pre-construction, bidding, general construction, and closeout.
A program manager is someone overseeing multiple projects and leads the design, construction, and stakeholders. They find the most efficient use of resources and team synergies to create an effective construction plan. They are more focused on long-term, strategic thinking and their responsibilities include budgeting and scheduling.
The team at Hercules Construction Management combines the project and program management roles into a single, uniform service. We handle the budgeting, scheduling, bidding, startup, closeout, and any other service requirement that comes up. You’ll stay informed throughout the process so nothing catches you by surprise and you will always have the first say on any decisions. We are here to consult, but also to effectively manage your building project.
Streamlined Program Management Services to Simplify Your Process
Hercules Construction Management has spent over 30 years streamlining our program management process to ensure everything lines up with your expectations. This leads to an effective construction plan that mitigates risk and increases productivity, resulting in a faster, more cost-effective outcome. Our program management services cover a wide range of project needs and processes.
Site Analysis
Construction site analysis is the process of assessing a location where construction is going to take place. We evaluate the topography, environmental data, and legal/regulatory information like zoning and building codes to ensure the project encounters minimal resistance when the construction phase begins in the future.
Design Guidance
Based on our site analysis, we provide design guidance and oversight to ensure everything is within regulations, makes sense with the location, and is easily understood by all parties involved.
Selection of Architect
We assist you in choosing the right architect for the job based on the scope of the project, their experience, understanding of the process, and more.
Selection of General Contractor
We also provide insight on choosing the ideal general contractor for the project. While we are the program managers and provide on-site oversight and guidance, someone has to call the shots alongside our team. We help you find the perfect fit that meshes with your team and keeps the worksite in alignment.
Contract Negotiation
When negotiating for a contract, you need to consider the scope of work, risk allocation, communication between parties, payment terms, and key terms and conditions that will affect the success of the project. Our team helps you draft the ideal contract that benefits all parties involved.
Program Presentation
We create an easily-digestible program presentation that lays out every detail, step, and potential roadblocks. We then walk you through the program from start to finish to ensure you fully understand what is coming and address any concerns you have ahead of project execution.
Review of Budget & Cost Efficiencies
The budget is one of the most important aspects of the project, which is why we take the time to review it and find any inconsistencies, redundancies, and gaps. Once identified, we work with your team to find the optimal cost-effective solution so you avoid overspending or paying extra for easily overlooked issues.
Frequently Asked Program Management Questions
How does pre-construction help my project?
Pre-construction is an important stage in your project management plan. This is the phase right before actual construction begins where you review all the details. Refine the design, ensure stakeholders are aligned, identify potential risks, check the budget, and fully define the scope. THis speeds up the construction process, reduces your stress, and creates a healthier, more productive construction environment that doesn’t cost more money or result in delays.
What is the difference between a program manager, a project manager, and a construction manager?
Program managers typically handle scheduling, master planning, policy, budget, and leadership. Their services span multiple projects and deal with long-term goals.
Construction managers oversee quality, cost, and ensure the schedule is being followed. They also act as the central point of communication.
Project managers handle the bidding, construction process, designs, and close-out. They typically oversee a single project at a time and focus on short-term, tangible goals.
We handle every aspect of the process from start to finish, meaning we take on the role of your program, construction, and project manager depending on your scope and needs. We manage the short and long-term goals for your project and monitor every detail closely to keep everything aligned.
What sets Hercules Construction Management apart from the others?
Hercules Construction Management has over 30 years of experience in the industry, something none of our competitors can match. We are available whenever and wherever you need us, as our services are available across the nation with 24/7 response times. We also represent any owner at any period of the project, be that start, finish, or somewhere in between. You always have a dedicated representative and overseer when you partner with Hercules Construction Management.