What is a Construction Manager, who is ours, and what do they do?

It is the job of the Construction Manager to supervise and direct various operations within a building project. A Construction Manager must ensure a project is being constructed to the highest levels of safety and quality while making sure the project runs on time and within the allocated budget allowance.

The Construction Manager selected for the Smith Elementary Project is W.T. Rich Company, Inc. W.T. Rich has been providing construction services to various public and private organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over 50 years. W.T. Rich has a robust portfolio of K through 12 projects. Some of their most recent accomplishments are Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, Clark Avenue Middle School, King Open School, Boston Collegiate Charter School, Angier Elementary School, West Parish School and Zervas Elementary School.

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1. What is a Construction Manager, who is ours, and what do they do?
2. How much does the Smith School Project cost and how much has been spent to date?
3. Why does the Smith Elementary School need to be replaced?
4. Will enrollment at the Smith School increase?
5. Will the Town be completing a redistricting process to help address growing enrollment?
6. What is the Smith School Project at a glance?
7. What site was selected for the new Smith School, and why?
8. What does the project timeline look like?
9. How much will the project cost?
10. How will the Town pay for the new school and how much will it cost the tax payers?
11. Who is the architect for the Smith School project?
12. What is an Owner’s Project Manager, who is ours, and what do they do?
13. What is the MSBA?
14. How can I get involved and stay informed about the Smith School Project?