Yes, some general contractors provide this type of services. I was hired on a few projects where homeowners hired all the sub-contractors and hired me just to schedule and oversee their work, meet building inspectors when inspections due, etc.

As Pop goes, I worked on a few jobs where "old-school handyman in the mid-70" would be helping his kids out... Depending on his personality things can go 3 ways LOL 1. He will run ever subcontractor off the job. 2. He will tell everyone stories and no work will be done. 3. He will be OK and mind his own business and if he knows the trade he will put his 2 cents in if something is not right.

I remember I hired one of my customer's father, he was retired from his job, he was around 65 he would come in at 9 and leave around 2-3 unless I needed his to stay later. He would just keep an eye on things, sweep up here and there, basically, he was there to keep me company, and he use to love to tell stories everyone loved him. He was with me almost 15 yrs until it came the time when I had to wrap him in a bubble wrap because he was losing balance. Now he is 85 and he still tells me stories via email. Nicest man you could meet.

Good luck with your remodeling!

Interesting, thank you both for your replies!

Worthy, my architect is awesome and I'm sure would be fine with helping as needed.

GN, too bad you're so far away! We are in Southern California. My dad is the best, haha, I think it will be like scenario #3. We hired his drywall guy, electrician, etc at our first fixer (my prior home with good bones, at least!) - my dad made our kitchen cabinets and did the plumbing among other things - and the worst of him was that he wanted me to make all the subs lunch, every day. He might tell a story or two, but he's a lifelong learner and likes to listen, too.

Sherberty, it sounds like you're in good hands :-)

Good luck!

Are you planning to reside in the home during construction?

@fixer687 absolutely not! Though our current living situation is not ideal, so we'd like to get in ASAP.

Good call.

what kind of relationship do you have, and does your dad have, with the architect and engineer?
both have the credentials to be your other set of eyes, beyond dad.
either might have someone they've worked with, and might recommend as an on-site inspector.
be prepared to make more lunches. your dad sounds like a great guy.

@oliviag55 - My husband and I have a great relationship with our architect (my dad hasn't been involved). He's responsive and understands our wants and needs. He's helpful and accomodating. Plus, he's just really talented. I actually do not know the engineer. Our architect has a relationship with him and we have trusted him to proceed with the guy he's familiar with. So I don't know how much the engineer will be helpful going forward, but I'm sure he'll be available if we absolutely need him.

At the outset of this project, we explained our situation - need to keep house footprint as is, having small kids, my dad likely at the helm of construction, our strong need to minimize costs, quick timeline, etc - to the architect (who often does a lot higher end stuff than he is doing for us) and he was said "I'm a rebel and I like a challenge, so let's do it." He's not treating this like some second rate gig, either. But I didn't want to ask too much of him and wasn't sure where his job ended and where a GC would pick up. This is why I was thinking another pro might be more appropriate for asking the questions during construction... but I'm sure he'll be helpful when he can be (and of course for a pretty penny).