Project management guides residential remodels and additions by coordinating scope, schedule, cost, and quality. It sets a baseline plan, routes permits and approvals, sequences trades and deliveries, and maintains clear communication so design intent and site realities track together. Documentation, site logistics, and measured reporting keep decisions visible and work predictable.
Preconstruction planning
- Scope definition, constraints, and phasing for occupied homes
- Baseline schedule with long-lead procurement plan
- Prelim budgets, allowances, and contingency setup
- Constructability review and coordination with design/engineering
- Permit strategy, utility coordination, and inspection path
Scheduling and coordination
- Master Gantt schedule with three-week look-ahead updates
- Trade sequencing, access windows, and delivery timing
- Hold points for inspections, mockups, and critical interfaces
- Weather planning and float management
Budget and cost control
- Cost plan and tracking against commitments
- Allowances management and buyout reconciliation
- Change event log with pricing, approvals, and impacts
- Progress billing review and lien-release documentation
Communication and documentation
- Owner–Architect–Contractor (OAC) meetings and minutes
- Submittal and RFI logs; product data and finish schedules
- Daily reports with photos and manpower/equipment notes
- Shared file structure for drawings, revisions, and approvals
Permits, inspections, and compliance
- Permit submissions, corrections, and resubmittals
- Inspection scheduling and readiness checks
- Code coordination for structural, energy, and life safety
- Lead-safe practices and documentation when applicable
Site logistics and protection
- Dust control, containment walls, negative air where needed
- Floor/wall protection, temporary utilities, and secure storage
- Staging plans for materials, waste, and recycling
- Neighbor notifications, parking, and delivery routing
Quality assurance
- Mockups and visual benchmarks for finishes
- Pre-cover checklists for framing, MEP rough-ins, and penetrations
- Punch planning by area to reduce end-of-project crunch
- Verification that specified products are installed as approved
Risk and safety
- Risk register for long-lead items, weather, and concealed conditions
- Job hazard analysis (JHA) coordination with field supervision
- Incident reporting and corrective action tracking
- Security, signage, and visitor protocols
Change management
- Evaluation of scope changes for cost and schedule effects
- Documentation of approvals and drawing revisions
- Realignment of allowances and contingency
- Updated look-ahead and procurement adjustments
Closeout and handover
- Punch list management and deficiency tracking
- Commissioning or functional checks where systems apply
- O&M manuals, warranty information, and care guides
- As-built notes, finish schedules, and photo documentation
Typical timeline touchpoints
- Preconstruction setup: 1–3 weeks (scope, permits, procurement plan)
- Construction phase: weekly OAC meetings and rolling look-aheads
- Substantial completion: coordinated inspections and punch
- Closeout: 1–2 weeks for documents, training, and final items
Deliverables
- Baseline schedule, procurement log, submittal/RFI logs
- Cost tracker with change event register
- Meeting minutes, daily reports, and photo logs
- Punch list, O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built notes
Effective project management translates drawings and decisions into coordinated work on site—predictable schedules, measured costs, tidy documentation, and a clean handover.
