01 · Pre-Construction
Constructability
Constructability Reviews
Review of design documents before bid for build-ability, sequencing, and likely RFI hotspots. Catches conflicts when they are cheap to fix.
Engineer-Led Construction Administration
Engineer-Led Construction Management.
Constructability reviews, RFI management, submittal review, and field coordination — performed by the same PE who designed the structure. Owners get an engineer on their side of the table, not a generalist.
What's In Scope
Four pillars of engineer-led CM.
We don't replace the GC's superintendent. We give the owner a structural engineer in the room during the decisions that need one.
02 · During Construction
RFIs & Submittals
RFI & Submittal Management
Timely PE-stamped responses to contractor RFIs. Engineered submittal review — shop drawings, anchor calculations, special-inspection coordination.
03 · Field
Site Visits
Field Coordination & Observation
Periodic structural observation during construction, special-inspection coordination, and on-site decisions when discovered conditions differ from drawings.
04 · Owner-Side
Contractor Support
Contractor & Owner Support
Mediation of design-vs-field disputes, change-order review for structural scope, and certificate-of-substantial-completion sign-off.
Why Engineer-Led
A PE in the room changes how RFIs get answered.
CM run by the original engineer is faster, cheaper, and produces fewer surprises. The judgment that made the design is the judgment that decides during construction.
Same Engineer, Start to Finish
The PE who stamped the drawings is the one who answers RFIs. No knowledge transfer, no re-engineering during construction.
Owner's Engineering Advocate
We sit on the owner's side. Change orders, value engineering, and substitutions get reviewed against the structural design intent.
Defensible Records
RFI logs, submittal reviews, and field reports — organized for closeout, retention, and any later dispute or refinance.
Process
How a CM engagement runs.
CM scope is sized to the project — from a handful of constructability reviews to full-time construction administration.
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01
Pre-Construction Constructability Review
Pass through the design set with a builder's eye. Flag sequencing, congestion, missing details, and likely RFIs.
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Bid & Negotiation Support
Clarify structural scope to bidders, answer pre-bid questions, and review contractor qualifications where requested.
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Submittal & Shop-Drawing Review
Engineered review of contractor submittals — anchorage calcs, shop drawings, alternate connections, anchor substitutions.
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RFI Management & Field Observation
PE-stamped RFI responses on the schedule the project actually needs. Periodic field observation and special-inspection coordination.
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Closeout & Record Documents
Final structural observation, certificate of substantial completion (where engineer is required), and record drawings updated for as-built conditions.
FAQ
Common questions.
Do we need CM if we already have a GC?
The GC manages construction; we provide engineering judgment during construction. Different roles. For most structural projects, both are needed — the question is how much engineer-led CM is appropriate to the scope.
Can you do CM if another firm designed the project?
Yes. We pick up CM scopes on designs by other engineers when the original designer is unavailable or the owner wants an independent engineering reviewer.
How is CM fee structured?
Hourly with a not-to-exceed cap, or fixed-fee for well-defined scopes. We send a transparent fee proposal at the start.
Do you handle public agency CM?
Yes — we support owner-side engineering for public agency projects including K-12 (DSA), healthcare (HCAI), and municipal work.
Across the H2 Seismic Pro Practice