WCAA FedEx Facility
Overview
This $423 million Wayne County Airport Authority total capital investment endeavor involves construction of a FedEx administrative building, sorting facility, generator building, a ground service equipment and wash building, deicing building, and two canopies; footprint of all structures is approximately 275,000 square feet. Other scope features include constructing an air cargo apron and taxiways, along with upgrades to Middlebelt and Superior Roads. The construction contract of $270 million also incorporates all relevant sitework activities, underground utilities, and truck parking areas.
PMA Role
PMA provides scheduling, schedule control, and project controls services on this contract. The project involves more than 35 subcontractors working under the supervision of a construction manager. PMA staff developed a baseline schedule during contract development and mitigated a schedule completion issue by creating simulations to weigh the feasibility of different completion times for the operational, commercial, and economic aspects of the project. After reaching an optimum approach to complete the project on time, PMA staff implemented a schedule update process for all subconsultants to ensure an appropriate commitment to schedule deliverables. To ensure the reliability of the final product, PMA holds meetings with the project team and subcontractors on a regular basis, in addition to making site visits.