At C-P Systems, we view our role as an owner’s engineer as a crucial safeguard against common pitfalls that can occur in industrial projects. We see our role as being an objective advocate beyond traditional project management to ensure the project is executed efficiently, effectively, and in the best interests of our client.
Unbiased and Efficient Solutions
Our goal is simple: to identify the best, most efficient solutions for your project. This requires us to have no vested interest in specific technologies, manufacturers, vendors, or contractors. We come to the table not driven by markups and affiliations, yet armed with the expertise and network of specialists ready to fill gaps and drive solutions that are tuned to the specific project requirements.
Advocate of Proven Process Order
At C-P Systems, we often need to pump the brakes on efforts to skip key steps in proper execution of a project. A familiar scenario to us is walking into a meeting with a client who has a mechanical contractor sitting in looking for direction on construction efforts prior to completion of project scoping, material balances, P&ID’s, and modeling efforts. Part of our job is to help our clients resist the pitfall of rushing to execution without the necessary groundwork of a proven process.
Identifying and Filling Gaps
Our role requires critical thinking and asking the right questions to identify gaps, even if it is our own. One of the largest mistakes we can make is projecting false confidence in performing a job and failing at the detriment of our customer through cost and timeline. We must be practical in our abilities and understand when other specialties are better suited for the betterment of the project. We need to understand the entire project ecosystem, question any 3rd party supplied sizing and specification, and ensure the end solution integrates seamlessly within the existing infrastructure and facility standards.
Risk Mitigation and Hard Truths
The reality about risk mitigation is that it can often require confronting hard truths. As an owner’s engineer we often need to offer direct, honest advice and insights even when it may not be what our client wants to hear. In order to reduce risk and avoid being taken by entities looking to prioritize sales over genuine solutions, we often need to step in with clear and straight forward communication. What may initially be seen as a setback is designed to save time, resources, and avoid costly missteps down the road.
Streamlined Scope
Our holistic approach to owner’s engineering and project management is designed to offer a more predictable path in terms of schedule and budget. Efforts to remain on the critical path too often lead to losing sight of what the critical path really is. We hope to offer better clarity to ensure the course is as efficient and transparent as possible. We understand that each client brings their own set of skills and expertise to the table. Our goal is to complement those strengths rather than overshadow them with solutions in search of a problem.
In conclusion, we see our role as an owner’s engineer as truly taking the mindset of our customers’ best interest, combining that with our experience and expertise, to offer the best solutions to our clients. Whether it is through direct contribution or coordination among specialty resources, we are committed to ensuring the process from concept to completion is as smooth and successful as possible.
