CHAPTER 9: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Flashcards
What do goals in project management represent?
Goals constitute the purpose of project management and should be considered universal principles that do not change from project to project.
How are objectives defined in project management?
Objectives describe project specific outcomes or results and can be both quantifiable or measurable as well as subjective.
List the five phases of project management.
- Beginning the project
- Planning
- Design
- Production
- Closeout
What is the first phase of project management?
Beginning the project
What is the purpose of the planning phase in project management?
Figuring out how to perform the work
What is involved in the design phase of project management?
The project’s overall design is worked out.
What occurs during the production phase of project management?
Preparation of construction documents and/or other deliverables based on the overall design.
What happens during the closeout phase of project management?
The project work is completed.
List the six activities of project management.
- Defining
- Planning
- Direction
- Coordinating
- Monitoring
- Learning
What does the defining activity in project management entail?
Defining the design project’s scope of work, budget, and schedule.
What is the focus of the planning activity in project management?
Planning the work effort so that the project scope, budget, and schedule will be met.
What is the goal of the direction activity in project management?
Directing the design team to meet project objectives while staying within budget and on schedule.
What does coordinating involve in project management?
Coordinating the efforts of the design team for smooth interdisciplinary information flow.
What is the purpose of the monitoring activity in project management?
Monitoring the design team’s work product and progress against project objectives, budget, and schedule.
What does the learning activity in project management focus on?
Learning from the project what went right, wrong, and how to improve performance next project.
What is a Project Work Plan (PWP)?
An organizational framework to plan how and in what sequence project work will occur.
What does a project work plan outline?
Tasks, goals, and schedule for a project.
List the six objectives of the Project Work Plan.
- Defining the project objectives
- Identification of the project team
- Breakdown of the project into task budgets
- Development of the Project Schedule
- Establishment of the project quality control program
- Identification of other project specific procedures and standards
What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
A document used to organize and structure tasks, establishing a hierarchy of tasks.
What is the purpose of the project schedule?
Created around major project milestones and conforms to dates established in the design contract.
What are the types of project schedules?
- Milestone List
- Bar Chart
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
What is the Milestone List used for?
Often used for small projects and appears in RFP documents.
Which type of project schedule is the most common?
Bar Chart
What does the Critical Path Method (CPM) identify?
Tasks and highlights the important tasks.
What is ‘float’ in project scheduling?
Excess time in a schedule.
What does ‘no float’ indicate in project scheduling?
Not meeting the task deadline will directly impact the overall project schedule.
What are Construction ability Reviews?
An audit process to identify potential construction-related problems and suggest improvements.
What is Value Engineering (VE)?
Determining if construction costs and duration can be reduced while maintaining project quality.
What are key aspects of coordination and communication in project management?
- Meeting Facilitation
- Agendas and Meeting Minutes
List methods for resolving contract disputes.
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Partnering
What does the administration budget cover in project budgets?
Budget for the project overall its phases.
What is included in the design budget?
Amount of money for project design.
What does the construction budget refer to?
Budget for project build.
What is the purpose of construction support services budget?
Amount of money budgeted for construction inspection, testing, and review of submittals.
What is a contingency budget?
Amount of money set aside for design and/or construction changes.
