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KMS is a program management and consulting firm dedicated to helping clients navigate the nuances of a project or large program.
YOU HAVE THE VISION. WE BRIDGE THE CONNECTIONS TO MAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY.
Taking on a large building project is a complex and daunting task, but you don’t have to try to become an expert on your own. KMS is a Program Management firm in Birmingham, Alabama that represents the interest of owners from the beginning of a project to the end. We can handle site selections, due diligence, design management to project management and close-out.
[people + technology + process]
Beyond our intuitive software, we serve as an end-to-end solution for our customers, placing multidisciplinary teams dedicated to service and quality behind every project. Equipped with the most advanced technology and a proven method for managing projects, we represent the interest of owners, handling everything from site selections to due diligence to design management, project management and close-out.
We take on every piece of design management so you can rest assured that everything is handled.
We handle the selection of architects to best fit your project needs.
We keep tasks on track to meet design milestones, making sure our clients are informed of progress every step of the way.
We are experts at developing and maintaining a schedule to tackle complex projects in an organized fashion.
Before construction even begins, we are already working hard for our clients to set up every project for successful and efficient completion.
Constructibility Review -We bring our construction knowledge to the early phases of the design process to evaluate the constructibility of a project and ensure that an idea can be carried through to build.
Estimating Support -We facilitate the estimation process at both a high level and a granular level to clearly communicate to clients how much a project will cost.
Master Schedule Development & Management -When the scheduling is on our hands, you have nothing to worry about. We take care of making the schedule, and we manage changes along the way, ensuring your project is completed on time.
Bid Process Management -In projects that require bids, we help review bids and select the best fit and value for a particular client’s needs.
Contract Development -As Required: As needed, we assist owners in drafting contract language, reviewing contracts and making recommendations for contract terms.
Project Management at KMS speaks to how we “bridge” the connections to our client’s vision. This part of our process would cover things like:
Our project managers will maintain a weekly status report document constantly, jotting in updates and stats as they happen in real-time. You will most likely have a day of the week in mind for when to send it; however, the magic of a weekly report should be that it can be ready within the hour if a client requests it.
Impeccable schedule management and the ability to adapt quickly are vital when handling complex programs and projects.
We keep budgets on track and costs contained along the way so our clients don’t overspend.
We tailor our site visit frequency to our clients’ wishes to provide the desired level of oversight on projects.
Our web-based management system makes every aspect of project management more efficient and promotes open communication between us and our clients.
Construction Management is where the rubber meets the road in the field. KMS would provide boots on the ground for our clients to act as their eyes and ears to ensure a project is delivered in accordance with the client’s vision and project design.
Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment coordination is an important part of any successful project. KMS coordinates with the client’s third party vendors such as telecom, furniture, and equipment to ensure these parts of the project are properly scheduled in the overall project delivery.
FF&E is a complex and time-consuming process that can easily result in disruption and costly downtime. We organize and oversee all aspects of this phase to ensure a smooth transition with minimum impact to your operations.
Most major projects have a move component associated with it. The move could involve the relocation or consolidation of a particular department or organization. During the move phase, KMS would coordinate with the client’s people, moving company, and furniture vendor to develop and manage the actual moving of the client’s staff. This process includes:
We ensure the right equipment makes it to the right office to create a smooth transition into any new space.
We coordinate staff and equipment relocation on behalf of our clients by utilizing standardized processes and technology to develop “from/to” documentation and phasing plans to ensure that our client’s staff members and equipment effectively get to their final destination.
We plan the layout and configuration of your new office space to maximize company efficiencies