project manager as entrepreneur

Question 1

is a person who has the overall
responsibility for initiation, planning, design, execution,
monitoring, controlling and closure of a project.

Answer 1

A project manager

Question 2

what are the project manager’s roles and responsibilities

Answer 2

1. Initiating phase
2. Planning phase
3. Executing Phase
4. Monitoring and Controlling phase
5. Closing

Question 3

– Developing a project charter
– Identifying stakeholders

Answer 3

Initiating phase

Question 4

Developing a project management plan
– Defining and managing scope, creating a work breakdown structure
(WBS), and requirements gathering
– Planning, defining, and developing schedules, activities, estimating
resources and activity durations
– Planning and estimating costs, and determining budgets
– Planning and identifying quality requirements

Answer 4

Planning phase

Question 5

– Directing and managing all work for the project
– Performing all aspects of managing quality
– Selecting, developing, and managing the project team
– Managing all aspects of communications
– Take action on securing necessary procurements
– Managing all stakeholder expectations

Answer 5

Executing Phase

Question 6

Monitoring and controlling the project work and managing any
necessary changes
– Validating and controlling the scope of the project
– Controlling the scope of the project
– Controlling project costs
– Controlling the quality of deliverables
– Controlling all team and stakeholder communications
– Controlling procurements
– Controlling stakeholder engagements

Answer 6

Monitoring and controlling phase

Question 7

– Closing all phases of the project
– Closing all project procurements

Answer 7

Closing

Question 8

Project Manager Skills

Answer 8

Leadership
Communication
Scheduling
Risk Management
Cost Management
Negotiating
Critical Thinking
Task Management
Quality management
Sense of humor

Question 9

top 5 challenges for construction project managers

Answer 9

budget constraints
poorly defined objectives
time management
unrealistic expectations
hazard management

Question 10

characteristics of an effective project manager

Answer 10

1. leads by examples
2. visionary
3. technically competent
4. decisive
5. good communicator
6. good motivator
7. stands up to top management when necessary
8. supports team members
9. encourages new ideas