THE ROLE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER
If you’re appointing yourself as the PM, you’ll be overseeing and managing the various aspects of the construction of your self-build. The role is an amalgamation of planning, communication, team coordination and problem-solving to ensure the build is managed efficiently and competitively.
You’ll be the one responsible for ensuring the project stays on time and within budget. In many cases, the PM will be the one sourcing specialists for the build and will be responsible for their performance and the negotiation of their pricing structure.
If you want to be an effective PM, you’ll need to dedicate quality time to researching and organising your self-build, and you’ll struggle to do this if you have outside commitments.
Hiring a professional PM brings a sense of security to your self-build through their wealthy experience in the sector. They are also comfortable with coming into a project as it’s underway to correct mistakes and get things back on track.
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WHO CAN BE THE PROJECT MANAGER?
No matter the size and scope of your self-build project, someone must take the reins. This person is known as the Project Manager (PM). This individual is responsible for overseeing the build, from the initial design to the finishing touches.
If you’re familiar with the construction industry, you’ll know that there is a large pool of professional project managers who have vast experience in self-build. However, these Project Managers can come at a price that prohibits a lot of self-builders from staying within their budgets.