The Building Manager or Assistant is responsible for getting an estimate and design, if required, and customer approval of both. They then notify the Customer Services Desk staff that the job has been approved, and job status is recorded. After this point, a change order must be initiated if the customer desires a change in the work. The customer is billed as the work progresses. The job is finished, and the Building Management Team inspects the work and notifies the customer that it is complete.
Work is completed on a time and materials basis unless an estimate or fixed-price bid is requested.
This fee covers, project management contract administration and the ordering, storing, and handling of materials. Work performed by UCSF staff is charged at the recharge rate. If the customer desires any changes after the requisition is approved, the FM Building Manager must be contacted so a change order can be initiated. Craft personnel on the job site are not authorized to accept change orders. Electronic billing occurs at the close of business each month, statements are prepared and distributed to customers.