20 - Development and Project Briefs

Question 1

Can you describe your approach to identifying project stakeholders and managing communication with them throughout the project lifecycle?

Question 2

How do you ensure that you understand the client’s time, cost, and quality expectations at the outset of a project, and how do you manage any changes to those expectations throughout the project lifecycle?

Question 3

Can you give an example of a time when you had to adjust the project scope or deliverables in response to a change in circumstances or client requirements? How did you manage this change and ensure that the project remained on track?

Question 4

How do you use project milestones to track progress and manage delivery expectations, and what methods do you use to update the project programme as necessary?

Question 5

Can you describe a project where you had to work within a framework agreement, and how did you ensure that you followed the agreed processes and procedures while also meeting the client’s requirements?

Question 6

Can you explain the steps you take when receiving an initial project brief from a client?

Question 7

How do you ensure that the project milestones are being tracked and updated appropriately throughout the project?

Question 8

How do you handle unexpected changes to a project brief or direction, such as the demolition of a nearby tower or the need for an earlier-than-expected relocation of a modular cabin?

Question 9

Can you describe a situation where you had to balance competing priorities (such as time, cost, and quality) in a project brief? How did you approach this and what was the outcome?

Question 10

How do you identify project stakeholders and ensure effective communication throughout the project? Can you provide an example of a project where this was particularly important?

Question 11

How do you ensure that you understand the client’s vision for a project at inception and what steps do you take to get on board with it?

Question 12

Can you explain how you identify project stakeholders using the ‘RACI’ Matrix and why it is important to include a communication organogram in the Project Execution Plan?

Question 13

How do you identify and manage the client’s time, cost, and quality expectations during a project?

Question 14

Can you describe how you outline key project milestones at project inception and how you track progress to manage delivery expectations?

Question 15

In 9th floor refurbishment, how did you value engineer the works to reflect the change in project direction caused by the Tower demolition and ensure that the works were delivered to the client’s satisfaction?

Question 16

In the cabin relocation example, can you explain how you used a communication tracker to adhere to the pre-agreed change control processes and ensure the successful execution of both instructions despite the unexpected early relocation of the modular cabin?