BuildROI - Project Manager Journey

Project Manage with BuildROI

Manage everything with full oversight. Your role as the trusted intermediary between homeowners, builders, and compliance.

1. Intake & Verification

You're the gatekeeper - ensuring quality from the start

Step 1 You approve
Homeowner Intake

Review homeowner's property details, project description. Ensure form is complete and triggers right risk prompts.

Why it matters:

You set the tone. Early accuracy prevents issues later.

Step 2 You approve
Escrow KYC Verification

Review KYC verification results from escrow provider. Approve before job can proceed.

Why it matters:

You're protecting the platform from fraud.

Step 3 You approve
Builder Credentials

Review builder's insurance, CIS/VAT, H&S policy. Approve or flag issues before they can quote.

Why it matters:

Only compliant builders get through. You're the quality filter.

Step 4 You approve
Baseline Photos

Review builder's baseline photos for quality, timestamps, coverage. Request more if needed.

Why it matters:

Good 'before' evidence protects everyone in disputes.

Step 5 You approve
Risk Screening

Review system's risk prompts (asbestos, party wall, etc.). Ensure appropriate actions taken.

Why it matters:

You're ensuring legal compliance and safety upfront.

Step 6 You approve
Requirements Checklist

Review utilities, appliances, ventilation needs. Ensure nothing major is missed.

Why it matters:

Catches expensive mid-job surprises early.

Step 7 You approve
Exclusions & Allowances

Review builder's exclusions and allowances. Ensure they're clear and reasonable.

Why it matters:

Prevents scope creep arguments later.

2. Scoping & Planning

You build the roadmap and sanity-check everything

Step 8 You build & approve
Structured Scope

Build scope from templates. Auto-fill milestones. Review builder's input and finalize.

Why it matters:

You create the predictable workflow and payment gates.

Step 9 You maintain
Risk Register

Create and maintain risk register. Review weekly. Ensure mitigation plans are in place.

Why it matters:

You're proactively managing what could derail the project.

Step 10 You sanity-check
Schedule Review

Review builder's proposed durations. Sanity-check for realism. Add float where needed.

Why it matters:

You prevent overpromising and underdelivering.

Step 11 You approve
Building Control Check

Confirm BC requirement. Note duty holder. Coordinate inspection scheduling.

Why it matters:

You ensure compliance won't delay handover.

3. Contract & H&S

You ensure everything is documented and compliant

Step 12 You coordinate
Contract Pack

Prepare contract pack for homeowner signature. Ensure all parties understand terms.

Why it matters:

You're creating clear legal foundation for the project.

Step 13 You approve
Warranty Terms

Review and approve builder's warranty terms. Ensure they're clear and reasonable.

Why it matters:

Prevents aftercare confusion and disputes.

Step 14 You approve
RAMS & H&S

Review builder's Risk Assessments, Method Statements. Check induction logs. Monitor RIDDOR/COSHH compliance.

Why it matters:

You're ensuring legal H&S compliance and due diligence.

Step 15 You confirm
Evidence Rules

Confirm with homeowner and builder what evidence is needed per milestone for payment release.

Why it matters:

Clear rules prevent payment disputes later.

4. Pre-start Coordination

You orchestrate readiness checks

Step 16 You approve
Materials Plan

Review POs and delivery schedules. Flag any critical items with long lead times.

Why it matters:

You catch material delays before they happen.

Step 17 You approve
Waste & Welfare

Review waste plan, carrier licences, skip permits, welfare arrangements.

Why it matters:

Legal compliance and professional site setup.

Step 18 You coordinate
Kick-off Call

Lead kick-off with builder crew lead and homeowner. Align on start, rules, comms, risks.

Why it matters:

You set professional tone and clear expectations.

Step 19 You approve
Go/No-Go Check

Final readiness check: materials, access, keys, crew availability. Green-light start or delay.

Why it matters:

You prevent false starts and wasted crew time.

5. Active Oversight

You monitor daily and intervene when needed

Step 20 You review daily
Site Diary

Review daily site diary. Check for blockers. Follow up on any issues.

Why it matters:

You catch problems early when they're easy to fix.

Step 21 You approve
Variation Triage

Review variation requests. Classify minor vs major. Approve minor, escalate major to homeowner.

Why it matters:

You keep scope and budget under control.

Step 22 You approve
Hold-point QA

Review builder's quality checks at hold points. Approve or flag issues before work continues.

Why it matters:

You catch defects before they're covered up and expensive.

Step 23 You approve
Incident Review

Review any incident/near-miss logs. Ensure corrective actions documented.

Why it matters:

You ensure safety and continuous improvement.

Step 24 You approve
Snag List Management

Review running snag list. Ensure items have owners and dates. Chase overdue items.

Why it matters:

You prevent big snag pile-up at the end.

Step 25 You monitor
Homeowner Pulse Check

Review mid-point homeowner feedback. Address any concerns immediately.

Why it matters:

You catch brewing issues before they become complaints.

Step 26 You coordinate
Delay Protocol

When delays hit, log early warning, agree recovery plan with builder, get homeowner sign-off.

Why it matters:

You manage expectations and prevent dispute escalation.

Step 27 You approve
Milestone Evidence

Review builder's evidence photos for each milestone. Approve payment release or request more.

Why it matters:

You ensure quality before money moves.

6. Completion & Handover

You orchestrate professional finish

Step 28 You approve
Commissioning

Review all testing and commissioning documentation. Ensure everything signed off.

Why it matters:

You ensure safety and warranty validity.

Step 29 You coordinate
Final Walk-through

Walk job with homeowner and builder. Agree final snags with dates. Sign off completion.

Why it matters:

You create clear finish line that everyone accepts.

Step 30 You issue
Completion Certificate

Generate and issue completion certificate with digital O&M pack.

Why it matters:

Professional handover that protects everyone.

Step 31 You tag
Retrofit Tagging

If retrofit work, tag measures for pension/bonus logic and policy reporting.

Why it matters:

Enables government incentives and outcome tracking.

7. Close-out & Quality

You manage feedback and final payments

Step 32 You approve
Escrow Release

Authorize final escrow payment. Note any retention terms.

Why it matters:

You control payment only when quality is proven.

Step 33 You rate & moderate
Quality Rating

Leave private quality rating for builder. Moderate homeowner feedback for fairness.

Why it matters:

You maintain quality standards and fair reputation system.

Step 34 You monitor
30-Day Follow-up

Check in with homeowner at 30 days. Log any issues. Create follow-up tasks if needed.

Why it matters:

You catch small issues before they become big problems.

Step 35 You approve
Property Archive

Approve final evidence pack. Archive with hash against property record.

Why it matters:

You create permanent, verifiable record for audit and resale.

Your Critical Role

Trusted intermediary: You're neutral between homeowner and builder interests.

Quality gatekeeper: Nothing progresses without your approval at key points.

Risk manager: You identify, track, and mitigate issues proactively.

Compliance guardian: You ensure H&S, building control, and legal requirements met.

Evidence custodian: You verify quality through documentation at every stage.

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