Professional Service Consulting

Guidance + Administration

Even the most well-laid plans often fail to account for the realities of the field. FM solves this challenge by providing professional services to Phase II + Phase III consultants. Our ultimate goal is to assist in the development of plans and processes that result in more constructible projects.

FM’s expert team advises on — and ultimately finds — opportunities for cost savings and schedule efficiencies. Our thorough consultations give your team a clear path to project success.

What Sets Us Apart

Phase III Services

Foundation Mechanics provides key insights, constructability reviews, and construction administration services.

Value Engineering

From preconstruction to construction management, FM delivers cost-saving solutions across multiple project phases.

IDOT Prequalifications

FM is proud to be an IDOT-prequalified contractor and an IDOT-prequalified Phase III consultant.

Flexible Overhead

FM offers project management services for large and small businesses that need support managing complex clients.

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What We Do

Consulting Services

Construction Feasibility Review

FM reviews drafted plans and technical specifications to ensure every aspect of the job is both buildable and cost-effective.

Value Engineering Services

Our experienced team weighs in on materials, approach, and design, identifying opportunities to achieve the same result at a lower cost.

Project Budgeting Consulting

Foundation Mechanics plans, monitors, and manages your project’s budget, preserving your profit and reining in expenses.

Preconstruction Scheduling

Our leaders develop and implement timelines, communicating with key stakeholders every step of the way.

Construction Administration

FM makes sure every contract requirement is met, reconciling submittals, inspection reports, costs, and more.

Claims Resolution

Facilitating the resolution of financial and schedule impacts as they relate to project issues between multiple parties.

ISTHA 4724 | Thomas Drive Reconstruction + ISTHA 4729 | Earthwork and Drainage Improvements

2023 Small Business Contractor of the Year

Our Work

Consulting Projects

Highway with cars, concrete barrier, trees, and signs visible.

Reagan Memorial Tollway Weigh-In-Motion Installation

Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Intelligent Transportation Systems

Brick building with water wheel, fence, plants, and gravel path.

Fullersburg Woods

General Contracting Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Public Space

Wide angle of construction site covered in straw and grey material

Taft Avenue Earthwork and Drainage

General Contracting Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Environmental Heavy Civil

Aerial view: concrete pier under construction, marina and boats.

Waukegan Harbor South Pier

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil

Two workers in safety gear insert cylinder into ground.

Jane Addams Tollway Cathodic Protection

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil

Construction barge with workers by a pier; marina and city behind.

Waukegan Harbor North Pier

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil

Reagan Memorial Tollway Weigh-In-Motion Installation

Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Intelligent Transportation Systems

Fullersburg Woods

General Contracting Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil Public Space

Taft Avenue Earthwork and Drainage

General Contracting Professional Service Consulting Self-Perform Construction Environmental Heavy Civil

Waukegan Harbor South Pier

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil

Jane Addams Tollway Cathodic Protection

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil

Waukegan Harbor North Pier

General Contracting Self-Perform Construction Heavy Civil

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