Common use of Owner’s Designated Representative Clause in Contracts

Owner’s Designated Representative. Section 3.1 shall apply to both the Preconstruction and Construction Phases. Except as otherwise provided the Design Professional does not have authority to bind the Owner. The Owner shall identify a project manager and/or field representative authorized to act on behalf of the Owner with respect to the Project. The Owner’s representative shall render decisions promptly and furnish information expeditiously, so as to avoid unreasonable delay in the services or Work of the CM/GC. Except as otherwise provided in Section 4.2 the Design Professional does not have such authority. The term “Owner” means the Owner or the Owner’s authorized representative.