Construction Management, Done Transparently All the structure of a GC. None of the blind delegation.
Dirty Hands is a maintenance-first company. Larger renovation and repair projects are most often undertaken after a working relationship is established, allowing for clearer expectations, better planning, and smoother execution.
Rather than defaulting to a traditional one-number general contracting model, we offer a structured construction management approach designed for homeowners who value transparency, involvement, and informed decision-making.
WHY THIS MODEL EXISTS
Traditional general contracting often requires homeowners to hand over financial control, accept marked-up pricing, and trust decisions they have limited visibility into.
Our approach is intentionally different.
We separate planning, execution, and financial responsibility so projects remain organized, visible, and accountable — without unnecessary markup or blind delegation.
HOW DIRTY HANDS APPROACHES LARGER PROJECTS
Dirty Hands acts as the client’s construction project manager and advisor.
Homeowners maintain direct contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
Dirty Hands coordinates planning, sequencing, and oversight
All major decisions remain visible and homeowner-approved
This structure reduces risk, increases clarity, and keeps expectations aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
TWO-PHASE ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Phase 1 — Planning & Pre-Construction
This phase establishes clarity before commitments are made.
Includes:
- Scope definition
- Budget range modeling
- Trade sequencing
- Subcontractor recommendations
- Material planning and coordination
This phase is paid upfront and includes a walk-away option.
Clients may proceed into active project management or retain the completed plan and move forward independently.
Phase 2 — Active Project Management (Optional)
If the client elects to continue, Dirty Hands provides ongoing construction management throughout execution.
Includes:
- Scheduling and trade coordination
- Quality review and progress oversight
- Change coordination and documentation
- Material coordination (client pays suppliers directly)
Project management fees are applied as costs are incurred.
ROLE CLARITY
Dirty Hands:
- Coordinates scheduling and sequencing
- Reviews work quality and completeness
- Acts as the primary coordination point
- Manages change coordination
Dirty Hands does not:
- Guarantee subcontractor workmanship
- Hold trade warranties
- Control means and methods
- Act as the financial intermediary
This clarity protects all parties and keeps responsibilities well-defined.
WHO THIS IS — AND IS NOT — FOR
This approach is ideal for homeowners who:
- Want transparency and control
- Are comfortable participating in decisions
- Value planning over guesswork
This approach is not designed for those seeking:
- One-number pricing without involvement
- Lowest-bid contracting
- Fully delegated decision-making
MAINTENANCE PLAN PRIORITY
Dirty Hands prioritizes project work for active maintenance plan members.
Established relationships allow for clearer communication, better alignment, and more predictable outcomes when larger work is required.
For existing maintenance clients, construction management services are introduced when appropriate.
New clients typically begin with a maintenance plan to establish alignment before pursuing larger projects — because successful project management depends on clear expectations from day one.