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

Question

Options

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

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  13% (4)
• C
  10% (3)
• D
  73% (22)

Explanation

In a project team, the Project Manager (or ICT Distribution Designer/Project Manager as listed in option D) holds overarching responsibility for project closeout, which includes compiling and delivering all closeout documentation - such as as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals, and inspection records - to the client at project completion.

Option A, Authority, typically refers to a governing or approving body rather than a project delivery role; authorities grant approvals but do not prepare client deliverables. Option B, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), is a regulatory entity such as a building department or fire marshal that enforces codes and issues permits - it has no obligation to produce client-facing closeout packages. Option C, the Construction Manager, oversees on-site construction activities and contractor coordination but does not bear primary responsibility for assembling and submitting final project documentation to the client; that accountability falls to the PM.

Memory tip: Think "PM opens the project and PM closes it." The Project Manager owns the full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout, making them the natural single point of accountability for handing over final documentation to the client.

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