Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa): Understanding Roles and Responsibilities

In the Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) delivery method, the owner incorporates a fourth prime player—the construction manager advisor—on the project team (owner, architect and contractors). 

The CMa acts as an independent advisor to the owner, to provide coordination, scheduling, constructability review and other services through the design and construction phases. The CMa also has considerable construction phase oversight responsibility, often overseeing multiple prime contractors.  Join us as we explore the roles and responsibilities of the CMa in every phase of a construction project.In the Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) delivery method, the owner brings on a fourth key player—an independent construction manager who serves as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. Working alongside the owner, architect, and contractors, the CMa provides critical guidance from early design through project completion.

Unlike traditional delivery methods, the CMa acts solely in the owner’s interest—offering expertise in coordination, scheduling, cost management, and constructability to help drive better project outcomes. This webinar breaks down the CMa’s evolving role across each phase of a project, including:

• Preconstruction planning and cost estimating
• Design-phase coordination and constructability review
• Procurement support and bid management
• Construction-phase oversight and communication among multiple prime contractors
  
  

You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how responsibilities are shared among the owner, architect, and construction manager—and how clearly defined roles can reduce risk, improve collaboration, and enhance project efficiency.

Whether you’re an owner, architect, or construction professional, this session will help you better navigate the CMa delivery method and apply it effectively on your next project.