02 Pre Construction Planning Flashcards
The size and structure of the project management organization depend on the size of the project, its complexity, and its location with respect to other projects or the contractor’s home office
Project Organization
Project manager identifies the individuals to be assigned to each position
Project team development
This position is the only position specified in most construction contracts
Superintendent
The principal official within the construction company who is responsible for the construction operations
Officer-in-Charge (OIC)
They are appointed to oversee multiple projects in some construction companies
Senior Project Manager
Has overall responsibility for completing the project in conformance with all contract requirements within budget and on time
Project Manager
May be appointed for a single large complex project, with area superintendents selected for major areas within the project.
General superintendent
One who is in charge of all superintendents employed by the company
General Superintendent
Responsible for the direct daily supervision of construction activities on the project, whether the work is performed by the contractor’s employees or those employed by subcontractors
Superintendent
Responsible for resolving any technical issues relating to completion of the project
Project Engineer/Field Engineer
The individual continually inspects the work under construction to ensure compliance with contract quality requirements
Quality Control Inspector
Ensure that all required safety equipment is worn and all accident prevention measures are taken by all individuals working on site
Safety Inspector
Responsible for all the work being performed in selected areas of the project
General Foreman and Assistant Superintendent
Responsible for the direct supervision of the craft labor on the project
Foreman
3 Project Management Ethics
- Bid Shopping
- Timely Payment of Subcontractors and Suppliers
- Withholding Information
Simple, compact and visual representation of a system or project in the form of a square matrix
Design Structure Matrix
Used to relate entities of one kind to each other
Design Structure Matrix (DMS)
Steps in DMS
- Decompose the project into tasks
- Document the interactions between tasks and form a matrix
- Analyze the matrix and rearrange the tasks by means of sequencing algorithm to optimize information flows
