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Six service lines. One accountable team.

Whether you're sketching a feasibility study or about to mobilize a 92-story tower, the same Primetime project executive owns the outcome from day one to occupancy.

01 — STRATEGY

Owner Advisory

Before a project becomes a project, owners need clarity. We provide independent feasibility studies, capital planning support, site selection analysis, and benchmarking against comparable Chicago developments — at no cost when we're a candidate to deliver the work.

  • Feasibility & program validation
  • Site selection & due diligence
  • Capital planning & cost benchmarking
  • Entitlement & approvals strategy
02 — PRECONSTRUCTION

Preconstruction

The most consequential work happens before a single beam is set. Our 80-person preconstruction group provides budgeting, scheduling, constructability analysis, value engineering, MEP system selection, and procurement strategy — typically engaged 12 to 18 months before mobilization.

  • Conceptual through GMP estimating
  • Constructability & VE workshops
  • Long-lead procurement strategy
  • Risk modeling & contingency planning
03 — DELIVERY

General Contracting & CM

The core of what we do. Whether engaged as a CM-at-Risk, lump-sum GC, or under an IPD agreement, our field operations are led by superintendents who average 22 years on Chicago jobsites. Daily reporting, weekly OAC meetings, monthly project executive reviews — and one person on speed dial for the owner.

  • CM-at-Risk & GMP delivery
  • Lump-sum general contracting
  • Integrated project delivery (IPD)
  • Self-perform concrete & carpentry
04 — INTEGRATED

Design-Build

For owners who want a single point of accountability across design and construction, we lead design-build teams in partnership with Chicago's most respected architecture and engineering firms. Faster decisions, fewer change orders, and a guaranteed price earlier in the process.

  • Progressive design-build
  • Bridging design-build
  • Design-assist subcontracting
  • EPC for industrial & energy
05 — TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Design & Construction

Our 60-person VDC group runs full BIM coordination, 4D scheduling, laser scanning, drone-based progress capture, and digital twins for every major project. We extend these tools to subcontractors at no cost — because the more eyes on the model, the fewer surprises in the field.

  • BIM Level 3 coordination
  • 4D & 5D scheduling
  • Reality capture & laser scanning
  • Digital twin handover
06 — POST-OCCUPANCY

Owner Care & Lifecycle Support

The punch list is not the end. Our Owner Care program supports clients for 10 years post-occupancy with warranty coordination, building intelligence services, capital planning, and ongoing renovation support. Most of our clients are repeat clients. That's not an accident.

  • 10-year warranty coordination
  • Building performance monitoring
  • Tenant improvement & renovation
  • Capital reserve planning

Our process, from first call to year-ten checkup.

01

Listen

Before we propose anything, we want to understand what you're building, why, and for whom. The first conversation is always free and always confidential.

02

Plan

Our preconstruction team produces a budget, schedule, and constructability analysis grounded in real Chicago labor and material data — no national-average guesses.

03

Build

The same project executive who shaped the plan owns delivery. Daily reports, weekly OAC meetings, transparent change-order math.

04

Commission

We deliver fully commissioned, documented, and trained operations teams — including digital twin handover and a 90-day warranty walk.

05

Support

Ten years of warranty support, lifecycle planning, and one phone number that always reaches a senior project executive who knows your building.

Choose how to work with us.

Every project has a different risk profile, schedule pressure, and decision-making structure. Pick the model that fits — or let us help you decide.

MOST COMMON

CM-at-Risk (GMP)

We join the team during design, manage trade procurement, and convert to a Guaranteed Maximum Price before construction. Best for complex projects where transparency and early budget certainty both matter.

FIXED PRICE

Lump-Sum GC

Traditional design-bid-build delivery. We bid against complete documents, hold a firm price, and execute. Best for well-defined projects where the owner wants competitive pricing certainty.

FASTEST TRACK

Design-Build

Single contract for design and construction. We lead the team, accelerate decisions, and deliver an earlier guaranteed price. Best for schedule-driven projects with clear performance criteria.

COLLABORATIVE

Integrated Project Delivery

A multi-party agreement where owner, designer, and contractor share risk and reward. Best for the most complex projects where collaboration is the difference between success and overrun.

EMERGENCY

Disaster Response & Restoration

24/7 response for storm damage, fire, or critical infrastructure failures. Our restoration crews can mobilize anywhere in the Chicago metro within four hours.

CONSULTING

Owner's Representative

For owners who use a different general contractor but want Primetime's expertise in their corner — we serve as an independent advisor through preconstruction and delivery.

Not sure which service you need?

Most of our owners aren't either, the first time we talk. Our preconstruction directors are happy to spend an hour mapping your project to the right delivery model — at no cost and no obligation.

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72hrAvg. response time
96%On-time delivery rate
0.42Industry-leading EMR
54yrChicago-built history