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Project Success by Administration

Our flagship offering, Project Success by Administration, is a full-spectrum construction project management service that ensures every project is delivered with certainty of success—from conceptualization, planning to completion. This flexible solution may be engaged for the entire project lifecycle or focused solely on the construction phase through our Build by Administration model, which operates under a Guaranteed Maximum Cost (GMC) structure.

We refer to it as a cost—not a price—because there is no lump sum or contractor markup. The Owner retains control of all disbursements, which are released only with documentation, validation, and approval.

Whether full or partial, all services are delivered through a transparent, accountable system built for certainty—not by chance.

Whether you need full lifecycle support or construction-phase execution, all our services are structured to deliver one thing: certainty of success in every project.

🟦 Your Protection and Power: Guaranteed Maximum Cost (GMC)   

Integrity | Clarity | Transparency | Control

Every project we manage—whether full lifecycle or construction-phase only—is governed by a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) framework. GMP isn’t just a cap on spending—it’s a contract structure that protects your resources and empowers you to lead with confidence.

🟦 The Guaranteed Maximum Cost (GMC) Structure 

🟦 What GMC Means To You  

Target Cost. Your actual working budget. This is the portion of the Guaranteed Maximum Cost (GMC) allocated for all disbursable construction costs—materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work. Funds may be disbursed directly per request or advanced through a revolving fund, but in all cases: Direct or revolving—always documented and owner-approved. All discounts and savings revert to the owner. Full cost reporting and liquidation are provided.

Contingency Reserve.  Your buffer for known-unknowns—such as scope clarifications, substitutions, or minor unforeseen conditions. It is strictly tracked, accessed only when needed, and liquidated with documentation. Unused balances are returned to the owner.

Management Reserve.  Your safeguard for exceptional events—such as regulatory changes, latent conditions, or legitimate scope changes. This reserve is 100% controlled by the owner and released only with written approval. Also tracked and liquidated only when authorized.

Builder’s Fee. A fixed, declared compensation—clearly stated upfront. This is the Builder’s only income, covering project management, coordination, and overhead. There are no embedded markups or hidden profits. This is the only pre-agreed and fixed fee—no itemized breakdown is required.

Transparent Reporting 
All expenses under Target Cost and activated Reserves are documented and reconciled in real time. You retain full visibility and financial control throughout the process. Builder’s Fee is pre-agreed and fixed—no itemized breakdown is required.

🟦 Guaranteed Maximum Cost  vs Lump Sum Fixed Price

A side-by-side breakdown of how transparency, cost control, and risk management differ between the two models.

🟦 What This Means For You

Strategic Advisory Services

TPS Executive Partnering Program

As part of Build Quotient’s Strategic Advisory portfolio, the TPS Executive Partnering Program provides project-based firms with fractional executive leadership to drive measurable success across their project portfolio—without increasing headcount or internal liabilities.

TPS stands for Total Project Success, the delivery standard embedded in this program. It means every project is consistently delivered on time, within budget, and to specification—without relying on chance or ad hoc solutions. This is achieved by structuring leadership, operations, and capacity so that performance is repeatable across all projects. In practice, it aligns the principal, team, and systems to make success the default outcome rather than the exception.  

We work directly with firm principals as an embedded executive partner, guiding strategy, delivery, and capability development from the inside—without taking the external spotlight. Our clients remain the face of every project. We serve as the structural intelligence behind the scenes.  

The program is specifically tailored for architecture, construction, and design–build firms seeking to institutionalize project delivery excellence. It combines leadership advisory, project operations oversight, and internal capacity-building aligned with SOC–CPMP Project Success Enablers (PSE):

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