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Project development

Functional groups

Innovative Contracting Unit

Goal

The goal of this unit is to assist Districts with finding sound contract administration and economic solutions to their projects.

Products the unit provides

  • Assist customers with the selection of appropriate innovative contracting methods to resolve issues regarding time, budget, and contract administration on their projects
  • Assistance with generating Contract time for District projects
  • Assist with Constructability Reviews for your District projects
  • Assistance in determining project delivery method for projects

What to expect from the unit

  • Listen to the issue you are trying to resolve
  • Provide possible solution(s) for project needs and goals
  • Deep knowledge of the Department and how the different Offices interact
  • Extensive knowledge in Contract Administration
  • Ability to mentor inexperienced Project Managers and Construction Engineers

What you need to provide to the unit

  • Description of the issue trying to resolve
  • Budget and time constraints

What the unit expects from you

  • Timely engagement
  • Communication with other Functional Groups in District
  • Knowledgeable about the issue