CM at Risk

Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

Partnership That Protects Your Project.

As a CM at Risk (CMAR), McDonnel serves as both your advisor and builder, guiding you through the design process while safeguarding cost, schedule, and quality. We integrate early, collaborating with your design team to identify risks, align budgets, and deliver a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) that gives you confidence before construction begins.

This delivery method combines transparency with trust. By managing preconstruction and construction as a seamless continuum, McDonnel ensures that every decision supports your goals from the start.

Who We Serve

  • Early cost and constructability input that informs smarter design decisions
  • Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development rooted in transparent, detailed estimating
  • Collaborative project planning with designers and stakeholders to reduce risk
  • Schedule optimization and phasing plans tailored to your operational needs
  • Proactive risk management and issue resolution before they impact the field

With McDonnel as your CM at Risk, you gain a true partner, one who leads with insight, manages with discipline, and delivers with integrity.