The primary purpose of the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Construction Management (CM) manual is to establish standard operating procedures and provide guidelines to DDOT’s engineers, construction managers (DDOT personnel and consultants), and personnel engaged in contract administration promoting uniformity and efficiency.

This manual only gives guidelines for the CM teams on how to manage construction projects as expected by DDOT.  However, the CM team shall remember that the construction contract documents (which includes plans, specifications, permits, and other DC and federal regulation requirements) are binding between DDOT and the construction contractor.  As representatives of DDOT, the CM teams shall understand the construction contract documents clearly to meet DDOT’s expectations.

The CM manual is continuously updated by sections and published as needed. Questions about any section of the manual and/or proposed changes to the manual should be submitted to  cm.manual@dc.gov.

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