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) Project Schedule Successful schedule control begins during the planning and design phases of a project. The infrastructure improvement projects typically require a very tight schedule for design that can only be successfully carried out by a firm with not only the resources necessary to produce a quality set of plans in a short amount of time but the experience to understand the needs and requirements of the agencies reviewing their plans. Chen Moore and Associates is committed to providing adequate staffing to complete these projects on time and will use our experience to anticipate all regulatory agency comments and address them before the initial submittal. Chen Moore and Associates has extensive experience with design and permitting of various infrastructure improvement projects. In order to keep track of project schedules, the Chen Moore team uses Microsoft Project and Primavera. In addition, we will maintain an updated permit tracker spreadsheet outlining all permits and their anticipated approval. Differences in Designing/Managing Private vs. Public Projects Our team of professionals has some of the most diverse backgrounds in the industry. Our experience ranges anywhere from large-scale neighborhood improvement and redevelopment projects, master plan studies, streetscape design, park improvements, and municipal buildings. In addition, the Chen Moore team has worked on a variety of private projects which include large hospitals, stadiums, sports and recreational facilities, colleges and universities, golf courses and clubhouses, and resorts, as well as residential, commercial and industrial site development. We believe this diversity of experience and understanding of both the public and private realm provide us with the ability to have a 360 degree view of any assignment. There are many differences in the management style and project approach to private projects versus public projects; however, the one thing both have in common is that in today's economy project budgets are the driving factor. Having successfully applied value engineering practices to past projects, the Chen Moore team is able to address this very important factor. Perhaps the most evident difference between public and private projects is the procurement process. Our team understands that the City has to follow certain criteria and a series of steps in order to approve project budgets and project changes, which are subject to approval by different boards or committees. The City's Project Managers have to answer to public officials as well as the general public. On the other hand, the private sector is much more streamlined; approvals of additional budgets or decisions can be decided by one individual. Because of the additional layers of approvals within government clients, consultants must carefully plan the project schedule and time lines well in advance. A good consultant knows that the project schedule cannot be fully developed without the City's input. There are many issues to consider when managing a municipal project that don't exist in a private project. But there are two key issues that need to be accounted for when managing a public project: the funds being used come from the taxpayers and the end user's (the general public) input must be considered. Uf'Q No,I.l-t/4.MfJeslgll alld l'ermittillg Services /1ft/Ie IlltraC/ll/sta/'Parks &ASSOCIA TES