Project Management Services
Protecting Your Investment from Groundbreaking to Completion
Many homeowners spend hundreds of thousands of dollars building a new home, completing a major renovation, or correcting defective construction work. Unfortunately, most homeowners do not possess the construction knowledge, project management experience, or defect recognition expertise necessary to effectively oversee contractors and protect their investment throughout the construction process.
APA Home Inspection, LLC proudly offers Owner’s Representative and Construction Project Management Services designed to provide professional oversight, guidance, coordination, and advocacy throughout the life of a construction project.
WHAT IS AN OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE?
An Owner’s Representative is a professional who works exclusively for the property owner and serves as the owner’s eyes and ears throughout the construction process.
Unlike builders, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and vendors who represent their own interests, the Owner’s Representative serves one client—the property owner.
The purpose of the Owner’s Representative is to help ensure that the owner’s investment is protected through independent oversight, documentation, communication, and project coordination.
WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER?
A Construction Project Manager assists the owner in coordinating and overseeing construction activities from project inception through completion.
The Project Manager helps keep projects organized, facilitates communication between parties, monitors project progress, documents concerns, and helps identify potential issues before they become costly problems.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS SERVICE?
Homeowners building custom homes
Homeowners purchasing newly constructed homes
Property owners completing major renovations
Out-of-state property owners
Investors
Elderly homeowners
Busy professionals
Clients involved in construction disputes
Homeowners seeking independent construction oversight
Property owners completing unfinished construction projects
SERVICES MAY INCLUDE
Pre-Construction Services
Pre-Construction Services help homeowners review plans, evaluate contractors, organize project details, and prepare construction projects before work begins.
- Contract review assistance
- Scope-of-work review
- Contractor screening assistance
- Bid and proposal review
- Construction planning consultation
Construction Phase Services
Construction Phase Services provide project monitoring, contractor coordination, progress tracking, and issue documentation throughout active construction and renovation work.
- Site visits and project observations
- Progress monitoring
- Deficiency identification and documentation
- Contractor communication and coordination
- Meeting attendance
- Change order review assistance
- Construction status reporting
- Schedule monitoring
- Progress documentation
Completion Phase Services
Completion Phase Services assist with final walkthroughs, punch-list verification, repair monitoring, warranty documentation, and successful project closeout support.
- Contract review assistance
- Scope-of-work review
- Contractor screening assistance
- Bid and proposal review
- Construction planning consultation
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE SUPPORT
When construction issues arise, APA Home Inspection can assist owners by
- Documenting deficiencies
- Monitoring corrective work
- Coordinating contractor replacement efforts
- Obtaining and reviewing contractor proposals
- Developing corrective scopes of work
- Assisting with project completion strategies
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
Owner’s Representative & Construction Project Management Services
Professional Fee:
5% of Total Construction Contract Value
Minimum Professional Fee: $6,500
Payment Schedule:
Initial Retainer (25%) Due Upon Engagement
Mid-Project Payment (50%) Due at Project Midpoint
Final Payment (25%) Due Upon Substantial Completion
Substantial completion shall be defined as the point at which the project is Substantially complete and ready for owner occupancy or final closeout, excluding minor punch-list items.
WHY CHOOSE APA HOME INSPECTION?
Dr. Willie M. Carpenter III brings more than 35 years of construction experience and thousands of residential inspections to every project.
As a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), construction professional, educator, and project consultant, Dr. Carpenter has extensive experience identifying construction defects, evaluating workmanship, monitoring project progress, and protecting homeowner interests.
Protecting Your Investment Through Professional Oversight
Your home is more than a building; it’s your greatest financial asset. Our professional oversight ensures your investment is protected through proactive maintenance, rigorous tenant screening, and constant market analysis. We handle the day-to-day complexities so you can focus on the moments that matter with your family, knowing your property’s value is in expert hands
Contact APA Home Inspections today to schedule a professional and affordable home inspection.
Offering a discount of 10% off to military veterans.
SERVICES AREA
Providing Buyer’s Inspection, Pre-Listing Inspection, Re-Inspection, 4 Point Inspection, New Construction Inspection, 11th Month Warranty Inspection, Loan Draw Inspection, Pool Inspections, Wind Mitigation Inspection, Crawlspace Inspection, Pressure Washing Service, Mold Inspection and Testing Service, Thermal Imaging Inspection and Project Management Services in the Summerville Metro Area including: Charleston, Lexington, Orangeburg, Bluffton, Berkeley, Dorchester, and surrounding counties.