Early involvement, fewer surprises
Early cost, constructability, and schedule insight reduces rework and raises confidence before construction begins.
Service 01
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) is a project delivery method in which the general contractor is hired during preconstruction to advise on design, budget, and schedule, then commits to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and takes on the risk of cost overruns above it. E-CON Group has delivered CMAR projects for Texas public owners since 2009.
Why E-CON
What you get with us.
Our CMAR delivery puts us on your team early, before drawings are finalized and risks appear. We provide guidance on cost, scope, and scheduling from day one. That collaboration protects your budget, limits change orders, and keeps control tight from preconstruction to punch-out.
Aligned schedules from the start
We coordinate timelines early so build phases stay predictable, efficient, and on track through delivery.
Built for public partnerships
We understand Texas CMAR requirements and manage public-sector expectations with full transparency and compliance.
Questions owners ask
CMAR, explained.
What does a Guaranteed Maximum Price mean for the owner?
The GMP is the ceiling on what the owner pays for the defined scope. If costs run over the GMP, the construction manager absorbs the difference. If the project comes in under, savings are typically returned to the owner per the contract.
When should a public owner hire a CMAR?
As early as possible, ideally during schematic design. The value of CMAR comes from preconstruction input on cost, constructability, phasing, and long-lead materials before the design is locked.
Is CMAR allowed for Texas school districts and cities?
Yes. Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 authorizes Construction Manager at Risk for governmental entities, including school districts, cities, counties, and colleges, selected on qualifications and price proposal.
For subcontractors
What CMAR means for your crew.
- Scope clarity and realistic schedules mean fewer delays and less crew downtime.
- We loop trade partners in early for smoother execution and better plan alignment from the ground up.
All services
The full set.
- 02
Design-Build Delivery
One contract, one accountable team for design and construction. Fewer handoffs, faster schedules, and one point of accountability.
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Competitive Sealed Proposals
Compliant, bonded proposals built for Texas public procurement, with clear documentation and real project conditions priced in.
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Project Management & Subcontractor Coordination
Disciplined oversight of schedule, budget, safety, and site logistics, with vetted subcontractors who deliver on spec.
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Preconstruction & Estimating
Market-based estimates, value engineering, and constructability review before building begins, so your budget is set on real numbers.