Design Proposals

Question 1

What is the first step in the design proposal?

Answer 1

creating a Project Execution Plan which includes:
• Scope of work for the RFP
• Interfaces with others involved in the project (In-house or External)
• Milestones (Major phases and Critical due dates)

Question 2

Problems in Developing the

Project Definition

Answer 2

• Often not enough time is given to define the
project requirements
• May be performed by “non-designers”
• Designer may need to work with the sponsor to
develop
• “Needs” vs “Wants”
• Turnover of people can cause a change in definition

Question 3

3 Elements of Design Proposal

Answer 3

• Identify the scope
• Develop the budget
• Develop the schedule
*Triple Constraint triangle

Question 4

Design Project Manager Duties

Answer 4

• Defining the scope of work for the project
• Establishing a work plan, including budget and
schedule, for the proposal effort
• Monitoring the work plan to ensure effective
communication among team members
• Communicating with discipline managers to identify key personnel
• Assist in preparation of the proposal documents
• Attend the sponsor’s interview
• Participate in establishing a rate schedule
• Assimilating the list of project deliverables

Question 5

Discipline Managers Duties

Answer 5

• Provide technical support
• Assigning people
• Preliminary designs
• Review sponsor information
• QC of the proposal documents
• Total work-hours for the project

Question 6

Involve design team members early to:

Answer 6

• Define scope
• Identify problems
• Prepare realistic estimates and schedules