PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Planning, design, and construction of a project.
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“The art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality, and participating objectives.”
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KEY
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Project management planning
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Cost management
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Time management
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Quality management
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Contract administration
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Safety management
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Manage key suppliers and subcontractors
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Construction management professional practices (manage the team working on the project, define each person’s role and responsibilities, etc.)
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Scope statement and scope documentation: This defines the project’s business need, benefits, objectives, deliverables, and key milestones.
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Work breakdown structure (WBS): This document breaks down the scope of the project into visual, manageable chunks.
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Communication plan: This outlines all aspects of communication, from goals and objectives to roles to tools and methods. The communication plan creates a common framework that everyone can work from to avoid misunderstandings or conflict.
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Risk management plan: This helps project managers identify risks beforehand, including time and cost estimates that may not be met, potential budget cuts, shifting requirements, and a shortage of committed resources.