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Dedicated to bringing you the finest designing minds and engineering talent on the market, see how we get the job done with accuracy and precision.<\/span><\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n Project \/ Program Management<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n Owner Representation<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n Urban Planning<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n Facilities Management<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n <\/use><\/svg><\/em>\n Staff Augmentation<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Project \/ Program Management<\/h2>\n

Any construction, transportation, or facility management project will require engineering expertise to assist in developing project scope and operational criteria, value engineering, life cycle cost evaluations, and identifying outside factors and influences, as well as managing and directing the architectural, engineering, or construction staff. We provide resources with extensive background and knowledge of the workings and protocols of major agencies, regulatory bodies, corporations & allied industries to provide the following PM services.<\/p>\n

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  • Project Management<\/li>\n
  • Vendor\/Consultant Qualification and Selection<\/li>\n
  • Contract Development<\/li>\n
  • Scope Development<\/li>\n
  • RFP Development<\/li>\n
  • Budget\/Cost Control<\/li>\n
  • Specifications Development<\/li>\n
  • Bidding, Contract Negotiation, and Purchasing<\/li>\n
  • Scheduling<\/li>\n
  • Estimating<\/li>\n
  • Document Controls<\/li>\n
  • Reporting<\/li>\n
  • IT Support<\/li>\n
  • Administrative Support<\/li>\n
  • Contract Administration<\/li>\n
  • Construction Coordination<\/li>\n
  • Installations and Move Coordination<\/li>\n
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    Owner Representation<\/h2>\n

    An owner\u2019s representative is a valuable asset to any project owner. They provide a range of essential services throughout all stages of a project to ensure it runs smoothly and that complex goals are more easily met. Their role is to act on behalf of the owner to oversee the entire project. This can include the planning, design, construction, and commissioning, as well as the closeout phases.<\/p>\n

    Gina Sofola & Associates has extensive experience in managing all aspects of a new project, at every stage from inception through move-in. Our goal is to reduce costs, maximize value, ensure construction quality, and keep the project on budget and schedule.<\/p>\n

    Key services we provide include:<\/p>\n

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    • Assembling Project Team \u2013 <\/em>Qualifying and bidding for project team including professional consultants, and vendors, ensuring the team works well together and has the right skills.<\/li>\n
    • Budget and schedule development\/management \u2013<\/em> ensuring the project stays on budget and on schedule.<\/li>\n
    • Design oversight and review \u2013 ensuring the needs of the owner are being met by the design, and codes and regulations are being followed.<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Construction coordination and monitoring \u2013 We <\/em>manage contractor procurement and pre-qualification, observe construction through all stages to make sure everything is being completed on time and according to the designs, and perform construction risk assessments to proactively identify potential problems before they arise.<\/li>\n
    • FF&E move management- <\/em>oversee the building occupancy process. This includes managing and coordinating tenants moving into the facility and the installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).<\/li>\n
    • Punch list and closeout management – <\/em>project close-out to include verification that all contractual obligations have been met and create a punch list: a summary of all tasks that were not completed during the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Urban Planning<\/h2>\n

      Whether it\u2019s the urban, suburban, or regional perspective you desire, we can provide a vision or simply enhance an existing one.<\/p>\n

      Urban planning is a technical and political process concerned with the development and use of land, planning permission, protection and use of the environment, public welfare, and the design of the urban environment. Regional planning deals with the efficient placement of land-use activities, infrastructure, and settlement growth. Our experienced team deliver technical and statutory planning services, environmental assessments, planning scheme amendments including rezoning, permitting, design guidelines and due diligence reports. Our emphasis is on community development, economic development, and revitalization\/redevelopment strategies.<\/p>\n

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      • Site Due Diligence<\/li>\n
      • Master Planning and Research<\/li>\n
      • Strategic Land Use Rezoning<\/li>\n
      • Urban Development Strategies<\/li>\n
      • Community Development Strategies<\/li>\n
      • Corridor Planning<\/li>\n
      • Financial Analysis<\/li>\n
      • Outreach and Engagement<\/li>\n
      • Project Management<\/li>\n
      • Environmental Planning<\/li>\n
      • Historical Preservation<\/li>\n
      • Neighborhood Planning<\/li>\n
      • Transit Planning<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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        Facilities Management<\/h2>\n

        Every day facility managers are faced with having to provide quick answers to complex building problems. In most cases decisions must be made quickly and accurately and devoid of any systematic application or approach. In short, many operations require managers to be flexible and able to operate by the seat of their pants. Unfortunately, managers operating in environments where \u201cfighting fires\u201d is the normal course of business always find maintenance and overall building operations cost to be high and an unwanted drain on operating budgets. Our philosophy is that everything that can be planned should be planned thereby reducing annual expenses and freeing up valuable resources to be utilized in more productive pursuits. We will assist our clients in implementing solutions to common problems ranging from reducing yearly maintenance cost to performing life cycle cost analysis of a new piece of equipment.<\/p>\n

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        • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Maintenance Program Development<\/li>\n
        • Housekeeping, Grounds Program Development<\/li>\n
        • On-Site Facility Management\/Coordination<\/li>\n
        • Outsourcing Programs and Contract Development<\/li>\n
        • Life Cycle Cost Analysis<\/li>\n
        • Asset Management<\/li>\n
        • Cost Reduction Programs<\/li>\n
        • Standards Development<\/li>\n
        • Bidding, Contract Negotiation, and Purchasing<\/li>\n
        • Scheduling<\/li>\n
        • Contract Administration<\/li>\n
        • Construction Coordination<\/li>\n
        • Installations and Move Coordination<\/li>\n
        • Closeout and Change Management<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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          Staff Augmentation<\/h2>\n

          Staff augmentation is an outsourcing strategy to hire temporary personnel for a project or to augment the capacity of the organization to meet business objectives. It can also be a training resource for your team, to learn through knowledge transfers, and developing appropriate skills as a project progresses. The augmented resources can bring unique perspectives and new problem-solving approaches to your organization.\u00a0<\/p>\n

          Sofola & Associates has the capacity to provide experienced people to handle work your team is already doing but does not have the capacity to handle; or if your project requires specialized skills.<\/p>\n

          We have been successful with our clients because we understand the challenge of integrating new staff quickly and seamlessly with existing staff. Our approach in mitigating this challenge includes ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear, training is provided to ensure our staff understands the clients culture and project goals, and communication channels between team members are established.<\/p>\n

          Our talented professionals, including many subject matter specialists, are located across the US and are ready to support our clients at any time with short, or long-term resources. Our support capacity includes:<\/p>\n

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          • Strategic Planning<\/li>\n
          • Program\/Portfolio Planning<\/li>\n
          • Facilities Management<\/li>\n
          • Feasibility Studies<\/li>\n
          • Cost Estimating & Schedule<\/li>\n
          • Asset Management<\/li>\n
          • Standards & Specification Development<\/li>\n
          • Site Evaluation & Assessment<\/li>\n
          • Utility Coordination<\/li>\n
          • Permitting & Environmental Services<\/li>\n
          • Program\/Portfolio Execution Management<\/li>\n
          • Quality Services and Off Site Shop Inspection Services<\/li>\n
          • Construction Monitoring & Management<\/li>\n
          • O&M Strategic Evaluations<\/li>\n
          • Procurement Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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