Project Management Flashcards
What is project management?
What are the project management goals?
What are the tradeoffs between project management goals?
Explain the lifecycle impact of scope changes on project management goals
Later in the project, scope changes are more expensive
Identify the primary stakeholders for an Air Force capital project
- PM
- User
- Design team
- contractors
- contracting officer
- coordinating agencies
- senior leaders
List the distinct phases during the lifecycle of a project
- Plan and Program
- Design
- Construction
- Project Closeout
Describe Civil Engineering’s role throughout each phase of project management
- Define and validate the requirement
- Siting and planning considerations
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- Coordinate design reviews
- Quality assurance/control & technical rep
- Final inspections
- Real property capitalization
Explain the attributes and nomenclature of writing Work Statements for a capital project
Describe how a work breakdown structure is used to communicate a project scope
Describe the general format used for writing Work Statements
Explain language that should and should NOT be used when writing Work Statements
What is a work statement?
Defines requirements with measurable outcomes
What is the order of precedence? (uniform contract format)
a. Schedule (excluding specs)
b. Representations and other instructions
c. Contract clauses
d. Other documents, exhibits, attachments
e. The specifications
What makes up a good work statement?
- clearly defines requirements
- concisely communicates expectations
- provide basis for accurate estimate
- Foundation for monitoring quality (QA)
- Uses some form of work breakdown structure
What is a project?
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service; Star, stop, deliver
What is project management?
The process to systematically accomplish a specific task
What are the three universal project goals?
Time, scope, cost
Quality in the constrains area
** You cannot simultaneously improve all 3
What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance?
Quality control is done by the contractor, checks the process
Quality assurance is done by the PM, checks the product
