You’ve decided to build your dream home by working with a custom home builder. It’s an exciting feeling, but there is a big project ahead of you, and you might be wondering how it all gets done. Custom home project managers are the people you can thank for taking on the task of making sure that all of the details of building a house are attended to. So what exactly is a custom home project manager and what are their job responsibilities? Here are a few of the things that they attend to.
Manages Permits and Paperwork
A project manager is responsible for coordinating with the city and ensuring that the project is conforming to building codes. There are numerous permits that need to be coordinated, and the project manager ensures that all of the paperwork is done in a timely fashion so that your house building project can stay on schedule
Collects Bids, Hires, and Supervises Subcontractors
Many times you project manager will have subcontractors that he already works with, but your project manager will be the person who is responsible for finding the best bids from plumbers, electricians, and other specialized contractors. The project manager will also supervise their work to ensure that the subcontractors are there to complete their work at the scheduled time.
Makes Sure County Codes Are Met and Inspections Are Passed
During the building process, there are numerous inspections and codes that need to be satisfied. These codes and inspections exist to ensure that the new home is safe for the homeowner, and that the home and surrounding property comply with regulations.
Assists and Coordinates Project Design
The project manager helps the home buyer with their design decisions, and he helps coordinate with anyone who will be needed to help with design. Oftentimes, custom home builders will have basic layouts that the home buyer can choose from and, to a certain extent, modify to their tastes. The project manager helps the home buyer with this process.
Provides Direction For the Mortgage Process and Lending
The project manager helps find the financing, and he also does the job of a realtor in that he helps with the process of closing the mortgage on the home.
Communicates With the Home Buyer
During the custom home building process, most home buyers want to know how the project is going. One of the project manager’s jobs is to communicate with the home buyer so that they will know about any potential hang-ups that will require their attention. The project manager will also be able to assure the home buyer when the project is going well. The project manager will take the home buyer on tours during various stages of the building process to more easily show the home buyer what stage their home building is at.
If you’ve been a little confused about how all of the work on a custom home building project gets done, hopefully this helps. If you choose to build a custom home, feel free to ask your project manager any questions that might arise.