Shaping Today, Securing Tomorrow

VCI, based in the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions, is built with top talent from the public and private sector and capable of providing a wide range of services to clients throughout the United States and internationally. Our primary services are program and project management, construction management, and architecture and engineering.

Our defining characteristic is the proven talent of our professional staff and their exceptional track record of delivering capital improvement projects. We are industry leading experts in providing Owner’s Representative services for capital projects throughout the entire project lifecycle from pre-design through closeout and commissioning. We are also especially capable in innovative acquisition strategies such as CM@Risk, Integrated Design-Construct (IDc), and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) for large public sector projects. Since our beginnings, our client base has grown to include the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Louisiana, the Department of Veterans Affairs, local Parish governments, levee authorities, and a host of private sector clients that includes Bruce Power in Ontario Province, Canada. VCI is capable of tailoring our services to achieve our clients’ needs and meet the dynamics of ever-changing requirements.

We recognize that our performance and success depends on the quality of our team. We invest in our people through continuing education, certification, and expanding on our already extensive base of experience. VCI’s senior staff has, in their collective experience, delivered some of the largest and most complex public sector capital projects in the nation—from flood damage risk reduction systems to hospitals, airports, and academic facilities. Please take the time to review our website and contact us should you have any questions. Together, we can have an active role in SHAPING TODAY, SECURING TOMORROW!

Our Vision

VCI is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business dedicated to providing industry leading program, project and construction management services to clients’ throughout the United States and select foreign ventures.

VCI is “Shaping Today” by coupling the expertise of former U.S. Army Corps of Engineer personnel with highly qualified individuals from the private sector to form an innovative, flexible, and adaptable team capable of meeting all of the needs of our valued clients.

We understand that people are our greatest asset and VCI is well known for its family-style culture. With competitive salaries, full benefits and the camaraderie of the team both in the work place and at various company functions VCI is a great place to work. All of which results in our ability to provide quality services in a fun, exciting environment.

“Shaping Today” enables VCI to ensure we are “Securing Tomorrow” for our clients. From complex program and project management to project controls to construction management services VCI is capable of tailoring our services to achieve our clients’ needs and to meet the dynamics of ever-changing project requirements.

What We Offer

Program Management

Strategic Planning
Decision Making
Structure
Program Support Process and Controls

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Project Management

Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing

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Construction Management

Pre-Design
Design
Procurement
Construction
Post-Construction

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Engineering

Design Management
Detailed Engineering
Feasibility Studies
Alternatives Analysis
Record Drawings

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Our Ratings

The figure to the right depicts a breakdown of all individual ACASS/CPARS ratings VCI has received. VCI has never received a Marginal or Unsatisfactory rating, and 81% of the individual ACASS/CPARS ratings have been Very Good or Exceptional. These figures are indicative of a company with a professional dedication to customer service and satisfaction, and clearly demonstrate VCI’s ongoing commitment to providing well managed services of an unparalleled quality in a timely and effective manner.

Our Services

VCI is a highly adaptable and innovative firm providing full lifecycle Program and Project Management, Construction Management and Architecture and Engineering Services. From project inception, VCI assesses and customizes our services to meet each client's needs. We are strong supporters of integrated project management concepts and its inherent flexibility to properly customize our teams at every phase of a project. Additionally, as a small business, VCI takes great pride in its ability to provide senior leadership oversight on every project. Our staff is comprised of highly focused individuals empowered to deliver innovative solutions to a wide variety of projects. From start up to closeout we continually seek feedback and adjust our services for peak efficiency and effectiveness.

VCI prides itself on the caliber of our staff and our continued commitment to providing industry-leading project services. Please explore the section below for more detailed information on the value we bring through the services we provide.

VCI offers management services for all sizes of capital programs and portfolios. We provide assistance developing business cases and linking strategic goals and objectives to the selection, development, and execution of capital programs and portfolios. VCI helps clients evaluate and improve existing processes, corporate structures, and organizational governance models that support critical decision making in the lifecycle of portfolios and programs. We can also assist in analyzing and re-engineering the budgeting process in line with the strategic direction and financial reporting requirements of the clients. Key aspects of our program management skills are described below

Strategic Planning

Is an investment in aligning organizational strategy (corporate vision & initiatives) with goals and objectives to realize benefits and value. It requires a deliberate environmental assessment and disciplined processes to ensure the best mix of program and project investments with the best use of available resources.

Services Include
  • Environmental Assessments and Analysis
  • Support to develop strategic goals and benefits
  • Benefits Identification, Analysis and Planning
  • Stakeholder Identification, Engagement and Planning
  • Communications Planning
Decision Making

Effective decision making is critical to aligning multiple projects for optimized or integrated costs, schedule, effort and benefits.

Services Include
  • Development, Assessment and Implementation of Business Cases
  • Support for program level decision making, prioritization, and resource allocation
  • Trade off analysis
  • Performance management and analysis
  • Risk Identification and Assessments
Program Structure

Managing a program effectively and consistently is essential to maximizing the potential to realize the benefits envisioned.

Services Include
  • Development of Organizational Governance Models
  • Establishment of Program Structure, Parameters, and Protocols based on Business Plans
  • Establishment of Governance Structure for Oversight, Monitoring and Coordination
  • Facilitated Partnering
Program Support Processes and Controls

VCI understands the need for specialized experience in successful program delivery and the importance of the integration of support processes and functions.

Services Include
  • Operational Improvement including development of corporate policies, processes, and procedures
  • Governance, oversight, monitoring, and coordination during all phases of the projects which comprise programs, from initiation to closeout
  • Budgeting and Financial Management and Reporting
  • Procurement Strategies
  • Quality Management
  • Risk Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Scope Management

We understand that successful delivery of projects, on time and within budget is critical to the achievement of an owner or agency's mission or strategic objectives. VCI provides project management as a core service to assist clients with meeting their delivery goals. Key aspects of our project management capabilities are described below. 

Planning

Effective planning is essential to a successful project. Our experience shows proper planning up front to determine the best project acquisition strategy (methods for source selection, delivery and compensation) is critical to setting the conditions for successful execution.

Services Include
  • Development and definition of Project Requirements to meet Business Objectives
  • Development of Scope Documents, Scope Management Plans and Project Management Plans
  • Design and Development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Biddability, Constructability, Operability, and Environmental (BCOE) Reviews
  • Sustainability Assessments
  • Cost Engineering and Estimation
  • Quality Management Planning
  • Human Resource Planning (gap analysis, workforce planning, processes, procedures)
  • Risk Management Planning (identification, characterization, mitigation, communication)
  • Procurement Planning (strategy, delivery method, market research)
  • Development of procurement/acquisition documents including preliminary cost/price estimates, statements of work (SOW), synopses, solicitations, and price negotiation memoranda
  • Value Engineering and Management Planning- evaluation of specific aspects of design, construction, operation, and management to optimize whole-life design quality and cost
  • Communications Planning - Facilitated workshops involving project team, designer, customer/client, and end-users
Executing

Well-defined processes and procedures implemented by a disciplined, knowledgeable and competent staff are key to completing the work defined in the project management plan.

Services Include
  • Support for proposal evaluations, including price/cost analysis and technical proposal analysis
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Establishment of Project Baseline Budgets and Schedules
  • Development of Resource-Loaded Schedules
  • Quality Assurance (including Quality Audits)
  • Scope Management
  • Change Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Communication Management
  • Risk Management
Monitoring and Controlling

Managing the expected project outcome takes deliberate effort to track, review and regulate performance, identify and manage changes. VCI has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Services Include
  • Quality Control during design and construction
    VCI personnel have extensive experience with quality control, quality assurance, and construction inspection services on large public works, commercial, and civil works projects across the United States. Several VCI personnel hold the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification and have experience with the RMS-QCS software.
  • Contract Administration Services
    Including reviewing contractor's performance, developing contract modifications, evaluating change order requests, and investigating reports of contract discrepancies
  • Earned Value Management
  • Scope, schedule, cost and quality management
    We understand how critically important effective project controls are to successful project execution. We offer a full range of project controls services and expertise to help bring your project to completion, on time and on budget.
  • Claims Support, Analysis and Assessments
Closing

Formally completing the project closes it contractually and fiscally. This is an important and necessary step.

Services Include
  • Contract close-out assistance
  • Claims support

VCI provides tailored construction management services to projects of any size. Our flexible approach allows us to work with the clients to meet their project needs at every level. Key aspects of our construction management capabilities are described below.

Pre-Design

Early involvement of the construction managers provides for a well-integrated team who benefits from the experience and expertise of a multi-disciplined team.

Services Include
  • Construction Planning
  • Public Relations/Community Outreach
  • Human Resource Management and Staffing
  • Design Planning
  • Acquisition Planning and Support
  • Support Development of the Project Management Plan
  • Establishment of processes and procedures
  • Pre-Design Project Conference Management
  • Establishment of Management Information System
Design

Involvement of CM professionals from concept through schematic to final design adds critical value to the project in the early phases. Their expertise in constructability reviews, value engineering and documentation helps ensure the design documents are complete, coordinated, suitable for construction and meet the owner or Agency’s needs.

Services Include
  • Support for Design Reviews
  • Document Distribution and Management
  • Support for Contract Development and Reviews
  • Acceptability Reviews (general and special conditions)
  • Support for Project Funding Documents
  • Host and Manage Project Progress Meetings
  • Develop and Maintain Cost Control Procedures
  • Develop, Implement and Modify Master Schedule
  • Develop and Manage LEED goals
  • Consulting
Procurement

A key element in the success of a project, CM professionals play an important role in assisting owners in understanding and evaluating proposal technical documents.

Services Include
  • Support to Solicitation and Pre-qualification efforts
  • Support to Source Selection Efforts
  • Monitoring compliance with and execution of construction contracts
  • Arrangements for owner purchased equipment and materials
  • Acquisitions of rights-of-way, rights-of-entry, and permitting
  • Meeting Management
Construction

CM professional are instrumental in managing the construction process to fulfill the owner/Agency’s scope, cost, quality and schedule requirements. Our CM professionals are solutioneers.

Services Include
  • Construction Phased Inspections
  • Coordination and Communication – Meeting Management (pre-construction, progress and special)
  • Change Management - Monitor and Control compliance with schedules and contract documents
  • Identify and Resolve issues
  • Office Engineering/Document Control
  • Tracking, projecting and Monitoring Costs
  • Processing Contractor Invoices
  • Human Resource Management
  • Claims Management
  • Quality Management
  • Submittal Reviews, Acceptance and Performance Testing
  • Final Inspections and Punch Lists
  • Safety and Health Services
  • Support to Record Drawings
  • Reporting
  • LEED Management
Post-Construction

CMs are essential in ensuring the proper documentation is available to properly close out the project. 

Services Include
  • Obtaining LEED Certification
  • Final Punch List Completion
  • Assembling Record Drawings for As-Built Documentation
  • Consolidation of Warranty, Guaranty and Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Warranty Administration
  • Documentation for Final Pay and Costs
  • Preparing Contract Files for Transfer to Owner

VCI provides architectural and engineering services to produce efficient designs that meet our client’s needs. Our management approach to each project ensures that the functional requirements are identified and defined early so that the work progresses smoothly and that expectations are consistently met. Our engineering capabilities are described below.

Design Management

VCI assigns a Project Manager to each design task who is the single responsible individual for delivering a project. We recognize that producing a design is more than just engineering; it requires strong leadership and clear communication from one person to ensure that the project team remains focused on the most critical project requirements.

Detailed Engineering

VCI employs a variety of licensed engineers across varied disciplines to meet our client’s technical needs. Our talented Designers and CAD Operators ensure that the end product is a clean, clear and concise set of design documents.

Feasibility Studies and Alternatives Analysis

We provide conceptual design services to our clients to determine the most feasible, efficient, and valuable path forward on projects and programs of all sizes.

Record Drawings

VCI has provided as-built and record drawing services to document buildings and projects that have just been completed to those over 100 years old to provide owner’s with a valid and reliable baseline from which to maintain, operate, and renovate existing facilities.

Estimating and Scheduling

VCI offers a full suite of estimating and scheduling capability for our design projects from conceptual design to detailed design to engineering during construction, always focused on providing consistent and reliable cost and schedule information to our clients.