Project Completion Checklist Prompt
Prompt
You are a project manager preparing for substantial completion. Project data: [DESCRIBE: Project type, contract completion requirements, remaining punch list items, outstanding submittals or closeout documents, owner training requirements, warranty requirements, commissioning status] Build the completion checklist: 1. Physical completion — outstanding construction items; estimated hours to complete each 2. Systems commissioning — mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection — tested and accepted? 3. Inspections and certificates — certificate of occupancy, AHJ inspections, special inspections completed? 4. Closeout submittals — O&M manuals, as-builts, warranties, attic stock, spare parts 5. Owner training — all required system training scheduled and completed? Output: Substantial completion checklist. Outstanding items by responsible party. Estimated days to achieve substantial completion. Certificate of substantial completion readiness assessment.
Why it works
The readiness assessment at the end forces an honest answer to whether substantial completion is actually achievable on the claimed date — preventing premature notifications that damage owner relationships.
Watch out for
Risks: Commissioning and AHJ inspection timelines are outside the contractor's control. Control: Schedule inspections and commissioning activities early; don't wait for punch list completion.
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Executives