Effective project management is essential to the success of any project.  Retaining an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) early in the life of a project can add the depth, value, and proficiency necessary to effectively achieve each project milestone from planning to completion. The OPM is essentially a hands-on consultant providing the eyes and ears for the owner to understand how the project is progressing and if there is a potential for problems to occur.  Early identification of project issues is critical to be able to facilitate a timely resolution without adversely impacting the overall project schedule or budget.