Managing Projects

Question 1

What is a PEP?

Answer 1

A document that sets out the strategy for managing a project, including who does what and how, procedures and policies.

Question 2

What was included in the Cardiff Airport PEP?

Answer 2

● Project scope
● Workstreams
● Budget monitoring
● programme constraints
● Communication plans (stakeholder management plan)

Question 3

How did you update the Cardiff Airport cost plan following design changes?

Answer 3

I maintained a rolling final account including implemented CEs and anticipated changes. I was able to value anticipated changes using the information from tender and previous CEQs.

Question 4

How did you ensure compliance with the Cardiff Airport PEP?

Answer 4

● Reviewed it regularly
● Amended it as required

Question 5

What design changes did you assess for the Bro Tathan project?

Answer 5

● Location of substation / LPG foundations following trial holes
● Route alignment changes
● Proposed instructions

Question 6

What is the relationship between cost, time and quality in the iron triangle?

Answer 6

The triangle suggests that it is difficult, if not impossible, to have all three at their maximum levels simultaneously.

Question 7

What risk mangement techniques are you aware of?

Answer 7

Identification - SWOT analysis
Risk assessment - risk rating 5x5 grid (likelihood and severity)

Allocate risk to those best placed to deal with it.

1) Avoidance
2) Transfer
3) Mitigation
4) Acceptance