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Disaster Management & Data Continuity

Black Business Management, LLC. is a management consulting firm created to provide data management and control solutions to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and profitability for your disaster recovery project.

"Data and Business Management is what I do. It’s my passion. For over 18 years, I have been an integral part of many programs, projects, companies and subsidiaries focusing on business administration, data management and controls, specifically on disaster recovery programs.

As the Founder of Black Business Management, L.L.C., my focus is on collecting and analyzing the data required on federally funded projects such as FEMA Disaster Recovery, CDBG-DR, ESSER, ARPA, CARES Act, IIJA, etc.

My skill set allows technical professionals to focus on the technical aspects of the project or program and leaves the management of the data, business, policy and reimbursement to me."
Nikki Black
OWNER

Suite of Services

Business & Operational Management

Project & Program Management

Contracting & Contracts Management

Cost & Revenue Forecasting

Cost Control & Profit Maximization

Data Tracking, Trending & Analytics

Black Business Management incorporates a thorough method of planning, performing and presenting.  Our results-oriented approach is designed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness for your project or program.

Setup

Planning and Needs Assessments

Systems

Tools, Support and Training

Success

Goal Setting and Expectations

Efficiency

Resources, Staffing and Skills

Effectiveness

Organization and Prioritization

Excellence

Progress Tracking

Controls

Analysis and Profitability

Collaboration

Deliverables and Reporting

Communications

Transparency

Project Example

Terrebonne Parish School District

TERREBONNE PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT (TPSD) PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR HURRICANE IDA SCHOOL RECOVERY/RECONSTRUCTION, HOUMA, LA

TPSD suffered extensive damage to its school buildings, office buildings, recreational facilities, and fields, due to the results of Hurricane Ida.

To aid in the recovery and reconstruction efforts, TPSD enlisted the services of Volkert, Inc. as the Program Manager. In turn, Volkert collaborated with Black Business Management to provide administrative, financial, project management, and document control support.

The requested services revolve around managing projects related to repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Ida. In their capacity as Program Manager, the combined team of Volkert and Black Business Management is responsible for creating a comprehensive plan for disaster recovery. This plan encompasses all existing professional service providers and their roles during and after the repair process. The team is actively involved in tasks such as preparing contracts for public works through competitive bidding, estimating costs, creating project schedules, setting priorities, monitoring progress on bids for hurricane-related public works, managing contracts, and proposing mitigation measures to ensure eligibility for reimbursement from FEMA and other relevant agencies.

During the reconstruction phase, Black Business Management is offering extensive coordination and support services. These services encompass a range of tasks, including but not limited to:

  • Cost-estimating individual projects and advising TPSD on matters pertaining to the overall project budget
  • Regularly scheduling in-person meetings with TPSD, necessary officials, and their contractors
  • Weekly, at minimum, on-site inspections and monitoring related to all individual construction and repair projects
  • Regularly scheduling meetings with the TPSD FEMA consultant to coordinate efforts
  • Reviewing questions received from potential contractors during the bidding process
  • Overall project management, including facilitating all phases of projects concurrently, from pre-design through construction completion
  • Project schedule development, including adjustments based on the progress of work and specific recommendations for prioritizing and accelerating critical path items
  • Value engineering assistance and best construction practices recommendations
  • Working in conjunction with TPSD FEMA consultant to provide contracts, reports, logs, and other supporting documentation necessary for project worksheets
  • Managing third-party architectural and engineering TPSD contracts and meeting with design professionals
  • Reviewing, reconciling, and validating payment applications and invoices from third-party construction contractors, architects, and engineers in conjunction with the TPSD FEMA consultant
  • Ensuring compliance with prevailing wage and hour requirements (Davis Bacon)
  • Close-out document review, including punch-list documentation
  • Working closely with the TPSD FEMA consultant to coordinate construction and planning efforts including FEMA documentation and project worksheets.

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Our management consulting services include Program and Project Management, Business Management, and Contracting and Contracts Management. In addition to our capacity as a consultant for owners, contractors, and governmental agencies, Black Business Management L.L.C. can also perform Project Controls and Operational Management functions.

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    Black Business Management, L.L.C.
    12072 Central Park Drive
    Geismar, LA 70734

    (225) 907-8607

    © 2020 Black Business Management, L.L.C.

    Black Business Management, L.L.C. is a U.S. Small Business Administration Certified Economically Disadvantages Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), a WBENC certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) as well as certified Louisiana Small Entrepreneurship – Hudson Initiative