The Project Management Process

Store Design Services project managers have an average of 20 years on-the-job experience coordinating retail development projects. This experience allows them to anticipate and prevent bottlenecks in the system in order to avoid costly delays and change orders, saving clients money and ensuring projects stay on schedule.

Although each project is unique, our project managers typically follow a six-phase approach in coordinating retail development projects. A brief summary of this process is included below:

Phase I: Preliminary/Feasibility Studies

• Review project intent
• Provide ballpark estimates for all phases of design and equipment
• Proforma generated

Phase II: Fixture Plan Development & Project Planning

• Creation of detailed budgets
• Presentation of conceptual designs
• Full equipment review performed
• Analyze construction methodologies

Phase III: Design & Construction Documents

• Civil/site plan
• Design requirements
• A&E blueprints
• Equipment cut sheets and specs

Phase IV: Bid & Negotiate

• Construction agreement
• Equipment installation

Phase V: Construction and Fixturing

• Oversee site construction
• Administer change orders
• Coordinate equipment sourcing, procurement and installation
• Generate progress reports

Phase VI: Closeout

• Final accounting
• Provide punch list
• Warranties