This document discusses the services provided by a construction management firm. It outlines their role in managing various phases of construction projects including coordinating personnel and activities, managing finances and schedules, and ensuring expectations and outcomes are met. It highlights their expertise in undertaking tight project timelines and managing multi-level tasks. Hiring this firm allows clients to manage risk, maximize profits, and optimize resources on their projects.

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3.  Manage the personnel
◦ Coordinate the myriad of activities and companies
 Public utilities
 Engineers, architects and designers
 Contractors
 Permits/Zoning issues
 FF&E and specialty systems
 Movers
◦ Coordinate the Project Schedule
◦ Procure/Oversee the many consultant contracts
 Manage the financial considerations
◦ Create a complete Project Budget
◦ Provide monthly cost and schedule updates
 Manage the expectations and outcomes
◦ Provide unbiased professional guidance
◦ Hold the design and construction teams accountable

4.  Have the time and expertise to undertake the
investment risks associated with tight
deadlines and a multi-level project
management tasks?
 Have the experience of real world projects
which build a greater insight and skill than a
class room or book. Experience always
trumps knowledge.

5.  Hire professional construction personnel with
experience, dedicated to the project
 Outsource to project management firms

6.  You want to
◦ Manage risk
◦ Maximize profit
◦ Optimize your resources

7.  OCM has the right experience,
knowledge and contacts
 OCM has a track record of
projects completed on time and
under budget
 OCM will provide a steady
reference point on your project.
◦ The Plumb-bob has been used since
the time of Ancient Egypt to ensure
that constructions are “plumb" or
vertical

9.  High Level Overview
 Services
 Phases of the Project
 OCM Role/Responsibilities
 Projects List
 Photo Gallery
 Key Personnel
 References

10. Comprehensive Management of Every Project Phase
• Optimum use of available funds
• Control of the scope of the work
• Project pre-planning and scheduling
• Optimum use of design and construction firms' skills
and talents
• Management of delays, changes and disputes
• Enhancing project design and construction quality
• Optimum flexibility in contracting and procurement
• Cash flow management

11. Services
• Construction Management of Base Building Projects
• Construction Management of Interior Renovations
• Master Planning
• Energy Conservation
• Sustainable Design and Solutions (LEED certified)
• Feasibility Studies
• Due Diligence
• Facility Maintenance - Contracts and Construction

12.  Phase I – Concept Design & Planning
 Phase II – Construction Documents
 Phase III – Permitting, Bidding and Contract
Negotiation
 Phase IV – Construction and Contract
Administration
 Phase V – Occupancy and Project Close Out

13.  Phase I – Concept Design & Planning
◦ Assist in the selection process regarding the hiring of
architects and MEP engineers
◦ Assist the Owner in determining a needs assessment
(Owner/Architect)
◦ Assist in preparing a feasibility study
◦ Prepare RFP, coordinate interview and selection process
for necessary consultants
◦ Assist in the preparation of Master Program
Requirements and Conceptual Design plans
◦ Prepare a Master Schedule with a Project Schedule
including responsibilities for all parties involved (OCM &
A/E)
◦ Prepare preliminary financial parameters including
potential site and building costs, contingencies, fees,
permits, utilities, relocation costs, furniture, fixtures,
equipment and specialty systems such as
telephone/data, A/V, theatrical lighting and security
(OCM & A/E)
◦ Assist in obtaining land use and zoning approvals

14.  Phase II – Design and Construction Documents
◦ Assist in the selection process regarding the hiring of
additional consultants, engineers and cost consultants
◦ Coordinate consultants to deliver required design
documents according to the Project Schedule
◦ Constructability review to identify risks, variables and
opportunities
◦ Following the issuance of the Schematic Design
documents, prepare a Schematic Design Estimate on a
cost per foot order of magnitude. Provide value
engineering (“VE”) suggestions. Provide comparison to
outside cost consultant estimate. Recommend project
budget to Owner for approval
◦ Following the issuance of the Design Development
documents, coordinate the preparation of an estimate
from an outside cost consultant. Provide value
engineering (“VE”)
◦ Coordinate completion of permit documents and
readiness for permit submission for each agency

15.  Phase III – Permitting, Bidding and Contract Negotiation
◦ Coordinate applications for all site and building permits
(Duration of the review and approval processes are subject
to the local jurisdictions and may impact the project
schedule and cost of the project)
◦ Pre-qualify contractors and recommend list of bidders for
Owner’s approval
◦ Oversee the bid, negotiations and provide
recommendations to award and administer all contracts for
the Owner’s signature
◦ Assist the utility consultant in the coordination of activities
with the utility companies (electric, gas, telephone, CATV,
water and sewer) to include preparing relocation plans, new
service routing plans, easements, cost estimates in a timely
manner and assist the Owner with applying for utility
service
◦ Assist in the coordination of public transportation agency
issues such as public road access, street improvements,
traffic signals (if required) and traffic impact studies
◦ Initiate contracts for third party inspections by required
agencies

16.  Phase IV – Construction and Contract
Administration
◦ Project forecast cost to complete to include actual and
potential change orders
◦ Chair regular on-site Owner, Architect and Contractor
meetings
◦ Together with Architects, Engineers and inspection
agencies, monitor the quality and progress of the job
◦ Together with Architect and Engineers, address
contractor questions and submittals in a timely manner
as they relate to cost and time
◦ In conjunction with the necessary consultants, review,
negotiate and recommend change order approvals
◦ In conjunction with Owner, Architect, Engineers and
Contractor, develop a Punch List of items remaining to
be completed at Substantial Completion

17.  Phase V – Occupancy and Project Close Out
◦ In conjunction with the necessary consultants
negotiate and finalize all outstanding change
orders
◦ Manage Punch List items
◦ Assist in obtaining an occupancy permit
◦ Collect as-built documents and warranties and
turn them over to the Owner
◦ Initiate inspections by various agencies holding
bonds
◦ Coordinate Civil Engineer’s completion of bond
release items
◦ Assist the Owner as they begin to occupy their
new facility to make certain that the Owner and
the facilities manager are satisfied with the
condition of their new facility

18. Government
o CIA - Multiple interior renovation projects for the CIA at Langley
o NOAA - estimating and project management for $17M tenant improvements and structural
modifications to Silver Spring Metro Center,
o Office of the Vice President of the United States -served as Construction Adviser on the $1 M
renovation of the Vice President’s residence at the Naval Observatory (provided expert advice and
was liaison between Vice President and Mrs. Quayle the General Contractor and various government
agencies)
o Corp of Engineers - Pumping Stations at Fort Belvoir, VA
o Dept of the Navy - Hangar Apron Repair at the Patuxent Naval Air Station
o City of Leesburg - Leesburg Water Treatment facility in Leesburg, VA.
o Government of Turkey - $1.2M renovation of the Turkish Military Attaché’, Wash DC
Historic Renovations
o Office of the Vice President of the United States -served as Construction Adviser on the $1 M
renovation of the Vice President’s residence at the Naval Observatory (provided expert advice and
was liaison between Vice President and Mrs. Quayle the General Contractor and various government
agencies)
o University Club, Washington, DC - $4.5M addition of a fitness center on the 2nd floor, renovation
and expansion of the ladies locker room, renovation of the meeting facilities; $870K Fire Alarm and
sprinkler upgrade along with the addition of new bar/lounge.*
o Sulgrave Club, Washington, DC - multiple projects including a kitchen renovation, meeting room
and ballroom restorations, sprinkler and fire alarm upgrades.*
o The Hay Adams, Washington, DC - $20M historic renovation and modernization project which was
completed in the required 4 months construction schedule. Management of all consultants and
contractors from feasibility thru closeout, including: interior design oversight, FF&E procurement,
and delivery. *

19. Country Clubs/Downtown Clubs
o Kenwood Golf & Country Club, Bethesda, MD - $8M Fitness Center including locker
rooms, full service spa, a 7 lane indoor pool complete with hot tub, a studio
exercise room and child care services. It is also home to the new tennis pro shop.*
o Chevy Chase Country Club, Chevy Chase, MD - $10.2M pool and tennis facility
including 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools and a tennis pro shop.*
o University Club, Washington, DC - $4.5M addition of a fitness center on the 2nd floor,
renovation and expansion of the ladies locker room, renovation of the meeting
facilities; $870K Fire Alarm and sprinkler upgrade along with the addition of new
bar/lounge.*
o Sulgrave Club, Washington, DC - multiple projects including a kitchen renovation,
meeting room and ballroom restorations, sprinkler and fire alarm upgrades.*
o Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, MD -$30M. Pub, Fitness center and new pool
area*
o Country Club of Fairfax, Fairfax, VA - $12M. Master planning*
o River Bend Country Club, Great Falls, VA - $7M. Renovation*
o Washington Golf &Country Club, Arlington, VA $15M. Renovation*
o Woodmont Country Club, Rockville, MD, $6.8M. Renovation and tennis facility*

20. Churches
o Cornerstone Church, Knoxville, TN – $8M new facility including a 750 seat sanctuary
with associated A/V and theatrical lighting, administrative and class room areas.*
o Reston Bible Church, Sterling, VA – $18M new construction of a 48,000 sf, 930 seat
main sanctuary, children’s classrooms, meeting rooms, administrative area and
separate 10,000 sf youth building.*
o McLean Bible Church, Tyson’s Corner, VA – $15M partial renovation of the National
Wildlife Federation building into a phase 1 sanctuary, children’s ministry area,
parking deck and associated master plan site package. *
o Lakeview Christian Center, New Orleans, LA – Demolition of existing facility destroyed
by Hurricane Katrina and the construction of a new $10.5M, 65,000 sf new facility
including a 750 seat sanctuary associated A/V and theatrical lighting, children’s
classrooms, meeting rooms, and administrative area.*
o Kingsway Community Church, Richmond, VA - $5.5M, 40,000 sf new church facility
including a 550 seat sanctuary with associated A/V and theatrical lighting,
administrative and class room areas.*
o Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg, MD – Renovation of administrative and
children’s ministry areas, new kitchen facility and High School basketball court.*

21. Multi-Family Residential
o Covenant Village Senior Housing, Germantown, MD $15.3M independent senior living
affordable housing project, Including 89 units, Hair salon, fitness center, wellness
center, kitchen and community room.
o The Woodlands Senior Housing, Fairfax VA - $45M, 103 luxury unit independent
living facility, including dining room, full-service kitchen, day spa and pool, theater,
library, meeting rooms, café and administrative areas.*
o Life Creek Village Senior Housing. Milwaukee, WI – (currently in design, pending
financing). $15.5M, 80 unit senior affordable housing units including: Hair salon,
fitness center, wellness center, kitchen and community room.
o Global Mission Village Senior Housing, Fairfax, VA– (currently in design, pending
financing). $15.5M, 92 unit senior affordable housing including: Hair salon, fitness
center, wellness center, kitchen, and community room.
Hotels
o The Hay Adams, Washington, DC - $20M historic renovation and modernization
project which was completed in the required 4 months construction schedule.
Management of all consultants and contractors from feasibility thru closeout,
including: interior design oversight, FF&E procurement, and delivery.*
o Capitol Hilton, Washington, DC - $855K meeting room and exterior entrance
renovation.*
o Hampton Inn, Quantico, VA

22. Schools
o Ivymount School, Rockville, MD – $8M, 70,000 sf facility including partial demolition,
renovation and addition including new gym facilities office space, classrooms, library,
occupational and physical therapy. $1.2 Annex project renovation and addition for
post high school students.
o Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC - $8M LEED Platinum Middle school
renovation, demolition, and addition, including constructed wetlands, solar chimneys,
natural ventilation, photovoltaic's, green roof, re-cycled and rapidly renewable
products, water efficient landscaping, and natural lighting.*
o Sandy Spring Friends School, Sandy Spring, MD – $15M three base buildings,
renovating three existing buildings and a large site component, including a new
Middle School, Performing Arts Cent and Gym Facility. Renovations including the
lower school and cafeteria.*
o Mercersburg Academy , Mercersburg, PA - $25.5M Burgin Center Performing Arts
Center
o Mercersburg Academy , Mercersburg, PA - $14M Natatorium addition and renovation
o Potomac School, McLean, VA – $32M Upper School
o Potomac School, McLean, VA – $24M Lower School
o Fourth Presbyterian School, Potomac, MD – Design and Bid $18M new facility to be
Silver LEED certified. (project was not built due to financing), $2M Pre-engineered
Gym facility, temporary classroom
trailer, and playfield.*
* completed under JFW Inc.

23. Hay-Adams Hotel – D.C.
Cornerstone Church - TN

24. LCVSH –Milwaukee, WI
GMVSH – Fairfax, VA

25. Woodlands – Fairfax, VA
Lakeview – New Orleans, LA

26. CVSH – Germantown, MD
RBC – Dulles, VA

27. Sulgrave Club - D.C..
University Club – D.C.

28. Congressional Country Club
Kenwood Country Club

29. Mercersburg Academy
Natatorium
Burgin Center

30. Congressional Country
Club
Washington Golf & Country
Club

31. Sidwell Friends Middle
School
Hay Adams

32. Thomas B. Kummer, LEED AP BD+C
President
SUMMARY
o Sr. Project Executive with a 33-year record of successful project leadership on
multimillion-dollar development and construction projects. Experience includes the
following responsibilities for commercial, government and private sectors: Off and
on site management of staff and professional consultants; Budgeting, cost control
and change order management; Contract buyout; Project scheduling; Utility
coordination and procurement; Bidding/estimating and proposal preparation; Value
Engineering; Permitting; Subcontractor/Crew supervision; QA/QC/Field; Project
Closeout. Backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget
and high-quality project completions.
EXPERIENCE:
o Responsible for overall project leadership and coordination for construction of private
schools, hotels, country clubs, churches, and commercial office space throughout the
country ranging from $1M-$45M. Provide comprehensive project planning that
creates accountability for all project participants and provide experienced technical
guidance throughout all phases of the project. Oversee and manage plan execution
in the most expeditious and cost effective way possible from concept, through design
and construction.

33. CF. “Rick” Deming
Executive Vice-President
SUMMARY
◦ Sr. Vice President and Project Executive with a 35-year record of real
estate development and construction projects managing over $300 million
worth of development projects Rick oversees research and feasibility
studies, future project development, project management services and
manages consultant teams.
EXPERIENCE:
o Responsible for all phases of project management for commercial base
building, tenant fit out, hospitality, schools, country clubs and spevialty
projects, including : master planning, zoning issues, permitting, public
utility coordination, pre-construction services, value engineering,
estimating, procurement, scheduling, quality control, reviewing
submittals, requisitioning, contract management, resolving design and
construction issues, and project close-out.

34.  Todd Chamberlain – Kenwood Country Club 301-320-3010
 David Conroy – University Club 202-296-2347
 Robert St. Francis – Sulgrave Club 202-462-6145
 James Wallace – Gensler 410-539-8776
 Michael Brady – MBA Architects 865-584-5213
 Susan Pelczynski– SKB Architecture 202-549-6997
 Lee Oppenheim – Ivymount School 301-469-0223
 Timothy Horst – Fourth Presbyterian School 301-460-1959
 Jeffrey Lawrence/Alan Broder – Mikvah of Greater Washington 202-482-2404
 Matthew Haley - Reston Bible Church 703-244-9640

35. Contact:
tomkummer@OptimumCM.net
Mobile: number 240-848-1216