PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Primary role of Accumen Consultants (AC)

a. Inception and feasibility study of the project

i. Advice on title status of land identified on ground
ii. Assist in legal review of title documents
iii. Report on suitability for development vis-à-vis
development parameters, land use, constraints
below and above ground, access to and from site ,
availability of sources for water and electricity ,
planning and design regulations, project approvals
required & optimum cost and time values, etc
iv. Assist in engaging an independent third party
certifying body to assess risk exposure.
v. Assist in research and deployment of funds

b. Preliminary/conceptual design
i. The preliminary/conceptual design on the project
will be taken up after approval of the Inception and
feasibility report
ii. Based on the briefing from the AMC, prepare
design brief and develop conceptual design for the
project, preparation of Scheme/Concept drawings
and preliminary Cost/Time estimates.
iii. Arrange to obtain, as necessary, field surveys and
other investigative reports like geo-technical
investigation, right of way, establishing of correct
boundaries thro appropriate agencies, etc
c. Detailed design and Tendering
i. Upon approval of the preliminary design, prepare
detailed architectural drawings for tendering
purposes
ii. Prepare structural and services drawings through
associates as necessary for tendering purposes
iii. Prepare detailed bills of quantities, specifications
and Tender documents and circulate to short-
listed vendors
iv. Receive the Tenders, compare and evaluate the
offers received and prepare recommendations for
award of work.
v. Hold meetings with the short listed bidders and
finalize award of Contract to the successful bidder
vi. In parallel, initiate discussions with the authorities
and assist in obtaining of all statutory approvals for
the project from all concerned.

d. Project Execution
i. Design and detailing of all components of the
project by way of working drawings and issue to
the contractor and Specifications.
ii. Project management tools such as MS Project,
Primavera etc will be utilized to manage work flow,
resource planning and usage. Will assist the
Contractor in developing the detailed schedules
and charts for the works
iii. Monitor the progress achieved periodically vis-à-
vis the accepted schedules and charts. Trouble
shoot causes of delays, if any and suggest
remedial action.
iv. Arrange for all necessary inspection and testing of
construction materials and plant and acceptance
tests after installation.
v. Monitor and supervise the Works to ensure that
the works are executed in accordance with the
Contract, Drawings and Specifications.
 vi. Monitor that the specified material quality and
workmanship standards are achieved during the
execution of the Work.
vii. Submit periodical reports regarding all the above
aspects with supportive documents and
photographs.
viii. Scrutinize and certify periodical payments for the
works executed.
ix. Manage the Contract throughout the period of
construction in terms of any variations, delays, non
compliance, etc.
x. Take all steps to receive the Project on behalf of
the AMC and ensure that all obligations of the
Contract are fulfilled by the Contractor.

e. Deployment and Scaling:

i. Will oversee management of project
implementation of all the AMC’s projects across
India in either of the following roles
1. As Owner’s representative for projects having
local developer / local PMC involvement in
implementation. No resident engineer or other
manning envisaged at site
2. As principal Project Management Consultant
in all other projects with resident engineer(s)
or other manning on site.
ii. Will closely be linked to AMC’s project plans and
projections for the next three years. Project plans
would be frozen after discussions and close
interaction with AC to maximize success of
projects undertaken.
iii. Second tier towns and new State capitals will be
best supported through a strategically inclusive
approach to build base of local influence and
therefore in all such projects preference will be
towards a joint venture build partnering with a local
reputed or capable builder/developer.
iv. Skill set supply available in locations where
projects are planned will be tapped and gaps
addressed through appropriate skill sets brought in
from other locations
v. An in-house training and certification facility will be
set up over time to effectively address the supply
side of the equation