Construction Manager at Risk ( CMAR ) - Iredell County Hall of Justice Expansion and Renovation

2026-11-03

Iredell County is seeking qualified companies to provide Construction Manager at Risk ( CMAR ) services for the expansion and renovation of the Hall of Justice . The project includes the construction of an approximately 65 , 000 - square - foot facility and the renovation of approximately 32 , 000 square feet of existing space . The selected company will provide comprehensive construction management services throughout all phases of the project , including pre - construction , construction , and final project closeout . Responsibilities will include , but are not limited to , pre - construction planning , constructability reviews , cost estimating , schedule development , coordination with the project design team , management of trade contractors , quality control , and oversight of project completion . All work must be performed in full compliance with applicable local building codes , ADA requirements , and environmentally responsible construction practices . The CMAR will work closely with the project designer and County representatives during the pre - construction phase to support design development through constructability analysis , cost control measures , and scheduling recommendations . The goal of this collaboration is to ensure the project is designed in a manner that is efficient , cost - effective , and constructible , while minimizing the potential for change orders during construction . Due to the operational needs of the County , the project will require an accelerated project timeline . The County ’ s objective is to initiate construction as soon as practical while maintaining design integrity and project accuracy . Companies submitting proposals should demonstrate their experience managing similar complex public facility projects , particularly those completed on accelerated schedules . Examples of prior accelerated project schedules and approaches to schedule management should be included in the proposal . Selection of the CMAR will be conducted in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143 - 64 . 31 , which requires that companies providing professional services be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of services required , without regard to fee . Following the selection of the most qualified company , Iredell County will enter into negotiations to establish a contract for services at a fair and reasonable fee . Based on the successful performance of the selected company , the County may also elect to negotiate additional services for future phases of the Hall of Justice Expansion and Renovation project . The CMAR will serve as a key member of the project team , working collaboratively with Iredell County , the project designer , and other consultants as determined by the County . During the pre - construction phase , the CMAR will integrate construction expertise into the design process to help guide cost , schedule , and constructability considerations . During construction , the CMAR will be responsible for managing the construction of the project within the established Guaranteed Maximum Price ( GMP ) and providing all necessary construction management services , including the coordination and oversight of trade contractors selected in accordance with applicable North Carolina General Statutes . 1 . 2 . Activities Design Phases : Project Designer provides developed plan with preliminary level of detail . CMAR provides : ● Detailed cost estimates with narrative of assumptions and clarifications . ● Schedule updates . ● Bid package strategy . ● Detailed site logistics . ● Confirm progress against milestone schedule . ● Provide value analysis . ● Constructability reviews . ● Pre - qualify subcontractors using the Owners prequalification documents .

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