Construction Management
An extension of your Project Management team.
At CSS, we provide end-to-end Construction Management as Advisor (CMa) services to ensure your project runs efficiently, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. We act as your trusted advisor, guiding you from initial design to project closeout so you can focus on achieving your vision.
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Full-Service CMa
Design & Planning
Design Management & Coordination
Owner’s Review & Consultation
Building Codes & Standards Compliance
Constructability & Risk Assessment
Cost Estimating & Value Engineering
Sustainability & LEED Certification Planning
Procurement & Pre-Construction
Market Studies & Feasibility Reports
Vendor & Contractor Assessment
RFP/RFQ Development & Management
Bid & Selection Process Management
Scope Definition & Planning
Construction Staging & Logistics Planning
Management Plan Development
Construction Phase
Master Scheduling & Progress Tracking
Budgeting, Forecasting & Earned Value Management (EVM)
Inspection & Compliance Services
Quality Assurance & Control
Site Safety Supervision & OSHA Compliance
Document Control & Submittal Management
RFI & Change Order Management
Draw Schedules & Payment Review
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integration
Dispute Resolution & Claims Management
LEED Certification Monitoring
Closeout & Post-Project
Commissioning & Occupancy
Design Evaluation & Compliance Checks
Certification Verification Checklists (CVC)
Functional Performance Testing (FPT) & Documentation
HVAC & Systems Balancing/Recertification
Space Planning & Move Coordination
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Advisory
Change Management Support
Punch List Management & Final Inspections
As-Built Drawings & Final Documentation
Operations & Maintenance Manuals & Warranties
Post-Occupancy Performance Reviews
LEED Certification & Final Documentation
Oberlin College & Conservatory Woodland Student Housing
Construction Manager as Agent
$55,000,000 | 155,000 SF
New construction of a student residence hall, focusing on design optimization, construction feasibility, coordination, and sustainability to support the college’s carbon neutrality goal.
2019 - 2026
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Trail and Valley Railway Riverbank Stabilization
Construction Manager as Agent
$14,00,000
Stabilization of the riverbank at high-priority areas along the Towpath Trail and Valley Railway to prevent erosion and protect historical resources, using natural rock riprap, bioengineering, and soldier pile wall construction.
GSA Dirksen Courthouse 24th Floor USMS Renovation
Construction Manager as Agent
$20,000,000 | 24,000 SF
Renovation of the 24th-floor U.S. Marshals Service space, including detention areas, a command center, elevator upgrades, and office renovations, with CSS providing construction management, cost estimating, and oversight throughout design and construction.
2019 - 2025
GSA Metcalfe Federal Building CFTC Backfill Project
Construction Manager as Agent
$8,000,000 | 27,881 SF
Consolidation of the CFTC office into a newly designed and constructed space on the 7th and 8th floors, with CSS providing construction management, commissioning, safety oversight, and move coordination.
2020 - 2021
GSA Milwaukee Federal Building Fire Life Safety
Construction Manager as Agent
$10,600,000 | 6,200 SF
Designing and installing a new fire protection system, including a voice-evacuation fire alarm and updated sprinkler coverage, while preserving the historic integrity of the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, with CSS overseeing constructability, cost estimating, scheduling, and construction coordination.
2020 - 2024
GSA Broker Building Seized Cargo Vault
Construction Manager as Agent
$3,000,000 | 3,000 SF
New addition to the seized cargo vault at the Broker Building Land Port of Entry in Detroit, built to security vault standards with precast concrete construction, along with site improvements and office renovations.
2019 - 2021