What happens if the Contractor's Project Manager is unavailable for more than eight hours?

If the Contractor's Project Manager is unavailable for more than eight hours, the correct course of action is to designate a substitute Project Manager. This ensures that the project continues to move forward without significant disruption, reflecting the importance of maintaining consistent oversight and communication in construction projects. The substitute Project Manager can handle immediate needs and decisions, thereby minimizing delays and ensuring that progress is not impeded.

In contrast, assigning a new permanent Project Manager would not be feasible or necessary in this scenario since the absence may only be temporary. Additionally, automatically extending project deadlines would not address the immediacy of the situation, nor does it provide a solution for managing ongoing tasks effectively. Lastly, ceasing all work would result in unnecessary downtime and could negatively impact the overall timeline, which is contrary to the objectives of project management. Therefore, designating a substitute allows for continuity and access to leadership during the Project Manager's absence.