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1. Introduction Flashcards

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Project Engineer

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the liaison between the project manager and the technical disciplines involved in a project

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What are the project engineer’s 3 main responsibilities?

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  1. schedule preparation
  2. pre-planning
  3. resource forecasting
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What is the difference between project management and project engineering?

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project management may be applied to any project

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Project

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an endeavour that is undertaken to produce the results that are expected from the requesting party

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What are the 3 components of a project (triple constraint)?

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  1. scope
  2. budget
  3. schedule
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What are 6 characteristics of a project?

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  1. introduces change
  2. has a start and an end
  3. has specific objectives
  4. is unique
  5. involves risk/uncertainty
  6. requires resources
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When is a project successful?

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when it meets or exceeds the expectations of the stakeholders

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Program

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a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control

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Portfolio

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a collection of projects and/or programs that are grouped together to facilitate effective management that work to meet strategic business objectives

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What are the responsibilities of the owner of the project?

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  • set the criteria***
  • define their level of involvement
  • define cost parameters
  • define major milestones/completion date
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What are the responsibilities of the designer of the project?

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  • produce design alternatives***
  • design according to codes/standards/regulations
  • define the design budget and schedule
  • prepare a cost estimate
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What are the responsibilities of the contractor of the project?

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  • perform all work according to the contract
  • provide labour, equipment, and materials***
  • prepare a cost estimate
  • develop a project schedule
  • establish a project control system
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What are the responsibilities of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction of the project?

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  • review application packages
  • provide approvals
  • provide terms and conditions
  • monitor/verify compliance
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What are examples of Authorities Having Jurisdiction?

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  • Environment Canada
  • City of Saskatoon
  • Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Who does the project manage work for?

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the project (but maybe employed by the owner, designer or contractor)

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True or False: there are often multiple project managers of a project

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True

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Project Manager

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the coordination of people, equipment, materials, money and schedules to complete a project on time and on budget

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What are the project manager’s 3 main responsibilities?

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  1. technical work
  2. leadership
  3. coaching
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What are the 2 types of management?

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  1. function management

2. project management

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What is the difference between discipline and project management?

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functional management is the coordination of repetitive work by the same people; project management is the coordination of one-time work by people who may not have worked together before

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What are the 5 functions of management?

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  1. planning
  2. organizing
  3. staffing
  4. directing
  5. controlling
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What are the 5 steps in the project life cycle?

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  1. pre-project
  2. initiation
  3. planning
  4. execution
  5. close-out
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What are 5 key concepts in project management?

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  1. don’t begin work without a signed contract
  2. make sure only one person is responsible for the scope, budget and schedule
  3. budget all tasks
  4. establish a work breakdown structure
  5. keep the client informed

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