Your project is unique, and we treat it as such by not applying a cookie cutter approach to budgeting and scheduling. We oversee the FF&E process from initial budgeting and scheduling all the way through completion and turnover to operations. Early on, we identify the scopes that typically fall through the gaps to reduce surprise budget busts towards the end of projects. We also offer value engineering options and provide quality control by monitoring production and the punch process.
With an expert providing an accurate timeline, the risk of FF&E negatively impacting the project schedule is avoided.
Create FF&E budget estimate for project and provide VE suggestions throughout process if necessary.
Provide realistic timeline for FF&E process from ordering to delivery and install and coordinate with team.
Assist with responsibility matrix to ensure there are no scope gaps. Issue RFPs to consultants and provide bid analysis.
Monitor the process by managing the ID and Purchasing teams to ensure timely delivery of FF&E for project. Review and approval of vendor invoicing.
Assist with onsite supervision of install team, punch FF&E when installed and coordinate with vendors on repairs and with Operations on turnover.
Coordinate the final invoicing of all FF&E vendors and ensure that all warranty and certificate information is compiled and provided to all parties as required.
Create FF&E budget estimate for project and provide VE suggestions throughout process if necessary.
Provide realistic timeline for FF&E process from ordering to delivery and install and coordinate with team.
Assist with responsibility matrix to ensure there are no scope gaps. Issue RFPs to consultants and provide bid analysis.
Monitor the process by managing the ID and Purchasing teams to ensure timely delivery of FF&E for project. Review and approval of vendor invoicing.
Assist with onsite supervision of install team, punch FF&E when installed and coordinate with vendors on repairs and with Operations on turnover.
Coordinate the final invoicing of all FF&E vendors and ensure that all warranty and certificate information is compiled and provided to all parties as required.
Create FF&E budget estimate for project and provide VE suggestions throughout process if necessary.
Provide realistic timeline for FF&E process from ordering to delivery and install and coordinate with team.
Assist with responsibility matrix to ensure there are no scope gaps. Issue RFPs to consultants and provide bid analysis.
Monitor the process by managing the ID and Purchasing teams to ensure timely delivery of FF&E for project. Review and approval of vendor invoicing.
Assist with onsite supervision of install team, punch FF&E when installed and coordinate with vendors on repairs and with Operations on turnover.
Coordinate the final invoicing of all FF&E vendors and ensure that all warranty and certificate information is compiled and provided to all parties as required.
With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, her expertise in all aspects of project management, from project programming to operational turnover and opening, are an asset to all projects she manages. Charis provides a broad understanding of hospitality-related issues with previous experience in vacation ownership property development, promotions, marketing, and management. She has interacted with all levels of hotel administration and management on construction, conversion, and renovation projects.
As an FF&E Consultant and Owner’s Rep, Charis focuses on FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment). In addition to budgeting, purchasing management, design review, and installation, she works closely with purchasing agents, vendors, and interior designers to coordinate budget requirements and to assure deadlines are maintained. Furthermore, Charis thoroughly reviews architectural drawings to ensure interior design elements are represented as required and is experienced in bid and contract negotiations for purchasing, warehousing and installation of FF&E.
