Design & Construction Project Management

Move from concept to completion with confidence

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Service Overview

Managing a design and construction project requires clear direction, steady coordination, and careful follow-through. We help clients lead the process from early planning through completion so the project stays aligned with goals, schedule, and budget. 

Our work includes coordinating consultants and contractors, tracking decisions, reviewing progress, managing budgets, and helping resolve issues as they arise. We keep communication organized and responsibilities clear so clients can make informed decisions without carrying the full administrative burden. 

The result is a more disciplined project with fewer surprises and better accountability throughout the process. Whether the work involves renovation, relocation, expansion, or new construction, we help clients move from concept to completion with confidence. 

Key Activities & Deliverables

Project Planning and Scope Definition

We help define project goals, scope, responsibilities, and decision points before work begins.

Budget Development and Cost Tracking

We establish a working budget and monitor costs throughout the project to support informed decisions.

Schedule Development and Timeline Management

We build and track the project schedule to keep milestones, approvals, and construction activities on pace.

Consultant and Contractor Coordination

We evaluate likely project costs to help determine whether the concept is financially realistic.

Owner Representation and Decision Support

We help clients review options, understand tradeoffs, and make timely decisions throughout the project.

Meeting Leadership and Communication Management

We organize meetings, document next steps, and keep communication clear across the project team.

Issue and Risk Management

We identify challenges early, track open issues, and help resolve problems before they affect budget or schedule.

Progress Reporting and Accountability

We provide regular updates on status, decisions, budget, schedule, and outstanding items so leadership stays informed.

Project Closeout Coordination

We help manage final punch list items, turnover documentation, and completion steps to support a smooth closeout.

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Each project is unique – the common thread to successful outcomes is our thoughtful process.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

NTH has been an invaluable partner to Emma Norton and the success of our capital project and organizational move. They entered the process midstream and immediately provided the clarity and project management skills needed to achieve our goals of staying on budget, supporting a seamless move, securing and organizing additional vendors, and advocating for our needs in the overall construction process. My only regret is that I didn’t find NTH and hire them earlier in the process because their services were such a value add to the entire project. 

Tonya Brownlow, MSW, LISW 

Executive Director, Emma Norton

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