Project manager’s checklist and construction project participants
The Project Manager’s Checklist
- Assign one person to be responsible for: scope, budget, and schedule
- Have a signed contract (do not start before having that)
- Confirm that there are approved: scope, budget, and schedule
- Scope should be understood by all parties, including the owner
- Ensure there is no scope change without approval
- The budget and schedule should be linked to the scope
- Have an operational work plan to guide the entire project
- Establish a work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Establish a project organization structure (POS) for authority and responsibilities
- Build the project staff into an effective team
- Emphasize that quality is a must (regardless of time & money)
- Budget all tasks
- Develop a project schedule
- Establish a control system so corrective actions can be taken
- Document all work
- Prepare a formal agreement with appropriate parties
- Always keep the client informed
The Construction Industry
The Success of the construction project depends on the people:
Well-organized; ↘
Skilled; and → with an effective communication system
Motivated ↗
- Poorly managed construction projects, on the other hand, are good candidates of being a failure. Many projects exhibit cost overruns, time extensions, and conflicts among parties. The reasons for these problems can generally be attributed to three main factors:
- The high uncertain nature of construction projects;
- The fragmented and high competitive nature of the construction industry; and
- The ever-increasing challenges facing the industry
Time;
Quality; and
Money
Construction Project Participants
Owner (Client): An individual or
organization owns & finances the project
Architect: Plans, programs, and designs
buildings (may be asked to supervise construction):
- Architectural
- Civil
- Structural
- Electrical
- Mechanical (HVAC & Plumbing)
- Environmental
- Landscaping
- Interior design
Engineer: Firm or individual who prepares the designs:
- Civil
- Structural
- Electrical
- Mechanical (HVAC & Plumbing)
- Environmental
Architect/Engineer (A/E): also known as the
design professional: Plans, designs, and may be do construction management
services
Construction Manager (CM):
Provides the management and consulting services for the owner of the project, mainly for the operations associated with the contractor:
➤ Responsible for:
- Design coordination
- Participation in the selection of materials & methods of construction
- Contracts preparation for award by the owner
- Cost and schedule information & control
- Quality
Engineering-Construction Firm: Combines
both A/E & construction (design-build)
General (Prime/Main) Contractor: performs
all or the major portion of the project (some of the following may be done by
subcontractors but general contractor is responsible):
- Site preparation
- Excavation & backfilling
- Concrete placement
- Mechanical work
- Electrical work
- Finishes
- Landscaping
- Hardscaping
- External work
Project Manager: Responsible (for the
owner) for overall coordination among all stages:
- Planning
- Design
- Procurement; and
- Construction
Project Engineer:
- Supervises and coordinates the work of all the engineers working on the project.
- Performs these services for the owner, construction manager, or the contractor
Subcontractor:
Performs a portion of the contract’s work
Subcontractors may engage other
subcontractors
Specialty Contractor: For specialized construction such as;
- Painting
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
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