Construction Management

Your petroleum construction projects require a great deal of thought,planning, equipment and materials selection, management and expertexperience to deliver project that meet all your expectations.

Typically this means hiring multiple contractors and vendors who maynot achieve the level of professionalism and integration of activitiesto give you superior results. Often, your expectations are not met,from meeting budget KPIs, timeline schedules, and quality assurances.Not to mention the headaches and aggravations that comes with all ofthis.

Construction Management by ECS Eclipse

The solution?

Eclipse Construction Management Services can oversee and execute ALL phases of your project.

Construction Management has been designed byEclipse for single source contracting and management for anycombination of construction services at single or multiple facilities.

The key element is the assignment of a programmanager to be the single point of contact throughout the program. Theprogram manager will oversee and execute all phases of the program,including site surveys, project design, site specific scopes of work,specification of equipment, oversight and execution of fuel systemupgrades and installations.

The objective of the program manager is toprovide a premium level of service through consistent, streamlinedcontract management, and a clear and effective line of communication.

Subcontractor selection and management iscritical to program success. To ensure control, the program managershave developed long-term relationships with a number of qualifiedsubcontractors, who can meet our stringent requirements and have proventrack records. Subcontractors are selected based on the followingcriteria:

  • PEI and/or State Tank Contractor’s Association Membership
  • Petroleum Equipment Training and Certifications
  • OSHA Safety Training and Certifications
  • Experience in Similar Projects
  • Tank Licenses and Installer Certifications
  • Insurance and Bonding Limits
  • Personnel and Equipment Resources
  • Qualifications of Essential Personnel
  • Company Safety Policy and Record
  • References

At a minimum, our services provided shall include the following:

1. Preliminary Site/Plan Review

  • Review preliminary plans for completeness/accuracy and conformance to required standards.
  • Conduct initial site visit to verify existing conditions and identifypotential deviations due to local regulatory and code requirements.This includes meeting with the Client's designated representative toreview the project and confirm local operational requirements.

2. Permit Process

  • Process permit applications. This includes reviewing the permit, drawing comments and revisions.
  • Conduct any surveys, soil compaction tests, soil borings, or othertests and analysis required by the permitting authorities.

3. Bid Documents/Budget

  • Prepare contract/bid documents and forward to Client for review and approval prior to releasing to bid.
  • Prepare and submit budget price to the Client for approval prior to proceeding.

4. Bid Solicitation/Subcontract

  • Solicit bids from approved and qualified subcontractors per Eclipse and Client requirements.
  • Coordination of pre-bid inspections with bidders and Client local Facility Manager.
  • Receive and analyze the bids for correctness and adherence to thespecifications.  This includes value engineering analysis of thefeasibility of materials, methods and other construction factorsrelating to cost.
  • Prepare the construction contract and develop a schedule.
  • Selection of subcontractors to be made by Eclipse based on price,qualifications, and ability of the subcontract to perform the work inaccordance with the schedule and other requirements (i.e. Clientrequirements).

5. Construction Administration

  • Conduct preconstruction meeting with the Client on-site representativeand the successful bidder to review the project scope/schedule.
  • Coordinate the contractor’s activities to minimize the impact on local operations.
  • Review the work-in-progress to verify compliance with contractspecifications and schedule.  Review change orders for accuracy andpricing.
  • Provide interpretations and resolutions to issues that arise.
  • Review and approve product samples, shop drawings, or other submittals
  • Conduct final inspection of the project and develop a “punch list”
  • Review of closeout document submittal for completeness and conformancewith Client standards. This includes a formal package of all writtenand photographic records generated during critical path inspections.

6. Field Trips/Inspections

  • Preliminary site inspection
  • Preconstruction meeting
  • Inspections of critical stages of installation
  • Off-loading, setting, anchoring and backfilling of new tank
  • Piping/electrical conduit and tank top equipment prior to backfilling
  • Closeout inspection/punch-list

Call the Experts. Call Eclipse for all your petroleum construction needs.