Our Process

JOE MERINGOLO

“Minimizing surprises and de-stressing our clients is a large part of why we do what we do.”

JOE MERINGOLO

“Having JSM in your corner is the same as taking a mechanic to the car dealership.”

HANS INGRAM

“By mastering the efficient use of the schedule, time can literally become money.”

PRE-PROJECT CONSULTING

  • Before we help build your project team, we will understand your project goals. 

  • Review drawings, the terminology, the pinch-points of the project as well as what to expect so that we minimize the surprises along the way.

  • Develop comprehensive project plans that outline timelines, milestones, and critical tasks.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to ensure project viability.

PROJECT SCOPE & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

  • We bring the project team together making sure that everyone understands their roles in the project. Having a defined scope for all involved eliminates the uncertainly through the process.

  • Preparation and negotiations of contracts with architects, contractors, and suppliers.

  • Administer contracts to ensure compliance and resolve any contractual disputes.

BUDGET EVALUATION AND ADMINISTRATION

  • Create complex approaches in order to achieve the mission of the project. 

  • Create and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial constraints.

  • Implement cost-control measures to prevent budget overruns.

SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY

  • Develop detailed project schedules to track progress and ensure timely completion.

  • Create full schedule to monitor subcontractors, material deliver and design input, milestones and clients timelines.

  • Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes or unexpected delays .

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION CONTROL

  • JSM generates progress tracking, RFI’s, Submittals, Daily Reports, and process plans throughout the project. 

  • Communication of all tracking is done frequently as well as billing review and approval.

MAINTAIN AN ONSITE PRESENCE

  • Progress is tracked consistently and communicated thoroughly throughout the project with all stakeholders. 

  • It is vitally important to JSM that you are informed all the way through. 

CONSTANT COMMUNICATION BOTH INFORMALLY AND FORMALLY

  • JSM will lead all meetings with stakeholders.  Providing single-source direction for all members of the project team is part of our plan to take the stress off of our clients.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

  • JSM understands that all projects are agile until completed.  Whether its unforeseen circumstances or changes that maximize design and space, JSM will work on your behalf to make decisions according to best practices and project goals.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

  • Quality Assurance practices help to ensure that the end result of a project is consistent with the design intent and specifications.

PROJECT CLOSE OUT

We can’t wait to sit down and hear your feedback.  We certainly hope to have earned a referral so that our next client can have the same positive experience!

JOE MERINGOLO

No matter the size of the project, the process stays the same.”

TANYA BAWA

“It’s about really listening to our clients, understanding what they want and delivering on that.”

HANS INGRAM

“The devil is in the details.”