Which stakeholder of a project team is responsible to provide closeout documentation to the client?

Question

Options

• AArchitect
• BHaving Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• CConstruction Manager
• DICT Distribution Designer/Project Manager

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  13% (5)
• C
  8% (3)
• D
  77% (30)

Explanation

Option D is correct because the ICT Distribution Designer/Project Manager holds end-to-end accountability for the project lifecycle, which explicitly includes compiling and delivering closeout documentation - warranties, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and final reports - to the client upon project completion.

• A (Architect) contributes design documents and may review submittals, but their primary deliverable is the design, not the administrative closeout package handed to the client.
• B (AHJ) is a regulatory authority that receives permit applications and issues approvals/certificates; they're an external authority, not a project team member responsible for client deliverables.
• C (Construction Manager) oversees on-site construction execution and may gather field documents, but the PM/Designer role is the designated point of contact accountable for final documentation delivery to the client.

Memory tip: Think of the Project Manager as the "bookend" role - they start the project with the contract and close it with the closeout docs. The word "closeout" literally maps to the PM's job of closing out the project.

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