2 - Organizing for Project Management Flashcards
It is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality and participation satisfaction.
Project Management
It requires knowledge of both modern management and the design and construction process
Project Management
Deals with the specific objectives and constraints of construction project such us limited space and time
Project Management
3 element for a Project Management Framework
- General Management
- Special Knowledge Domain
- Supporting Disciplines
What are the specific functions of a project manager?
- To Specify and delineate project’s objectives, scope, budget, schedule, performance requirement, and select project participants
- To optimize the use of resources through efficient labor, material and equipment management
- To administer operations by coordinating and controlling planning, design, estimating, contracting and construction.
- To ensure effective communication with all participants and resolve conflicts that may arise.
Distinct areas requiring project manager attention
- Scope
- Time
- Cost
- Human Resource
- Procurement
- Integration
- Quality
- Risk
- Communications
Ensuring all the work required are included
Project Scope Management
Making sure that jobs start and finish on time
Project Time Management
Allocating and controlling where money is being spent
Project Cost Management
Hiring and designating the right people for the right job
Project Human Resource Management
Acquiring materials, equipment or services at a price that is most advantageous for the project.
Project procurement management
Coordinating project elements effectively
Project integration Management
Assuring that the required end results are met
Project Quality Management
Identifying risks and planning on how to avoid/mitigate them
Project Risk Management
Ensuring important information is conveyed to the intended receiver
Project communications Management
3 Risks in Construction Projects
- Socioeconomic Factors
- Organizational Relationships
- Technical Problems
Example of Socioeconomic Factors
- Environmental Protection
- Public Safety
- Economic Instability
- Exchange rate fluctuation
Example of Organizational Relationships
- Contractual Relations
- Attitudes of participants
- Communication
Example of Technical Problems
- Design Assumptions
- Site Conditions
- Construction Procedures
- Construction Occupational Safety
Numerous organizations serve as consultant, contractors to the owner, with different organizations handling design and construction
Separation of organization
Single of Joint Venture undertakes both design and construction
Integration of Organization
Employs designer which prepares plans and specifications for the constructor
Owner
Acts on behalf of the owner to oversee construction
Designer
Responsible for the construction itself
General Contractor
