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ISBN-10 : 1264268440

ISBN-13 : 978-1264268443

Author: Garold D. Oberlender, Gary Spencer, Rose Mary Lewis

This up-to-date guide presents highly effective strategies for managing engineering and construction projects from the initial conceptual stage, to design and construction, all the way to completion. Reorganized to mirror the chronology of a real-world job, Project Management for Engineering and Construction: A Life-Cycle Approach, Fourth Edition addresses all phases of the project lifecycle. You will get field-ready tactics to manage the scope, budget, and schedule of a construction project, starting at the very earliest steps of the process.

Project Management for Engineering and Construction: A Life-Cycle Approach 4th Table of contents:

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
1 Introduction
Purpose of This Book
Arrangement of This Book
Definition of a Project
Lifecycle of a Project
Private-Sector Project Lifecycle
Ensuring Quality in a Project
Responsibilities of Parties
Who Does the Project Manager Work for?
Purpose of Project Management
Types of Management
Functions of Management
Key Concepts of Project Management
Role of the Project Manager
Professional and Technical Organizations
References
2 Project Definition
Project Success Depends on Project Definition
Project Workflow
Owner?s Needs and Project Objectives
Phase 1?Project Feasibility
Phase 2?Conceptualization and Alternative Analysis
Phase 3?Detailed Scope Definition
Project Execution Considerations during Project Definition
Private versus Public Projects
Project Classifications
References
3 Detailed Scope?Work Plan Development
Planning versus Scheduling
Project Manager?s Initial Review
Owner?s Orientation
Considerations for Detailed Scope
Work Breakdown Structure
Formats for Work Breakdown Structures
Forming the Project Team
Kick-Off Meeting
Work Packages
Follow-up Work
Project Execution Plan
References
4 Team Selection and Development
Importance of Team Selection
Team Management
Organizational Structures
Project Teams
Teamwork
Teams for Small Projects
Working with Multiple Teams
The Project Manager?s Responsibilities Related to Teams
Key Factors in Team Leadership
Team Building
Motivating Teams
Conflict Management
Developing a Consensus
Team Conduct
References
5 Project Document Control
Importance of Document Control
How Document Control Helps the Project
Project Documents
Project Document Control
Project Communication Plan
Document Control Strategy and the Document Management Plan
Document Control Participants
Control of the Official or Record Document Files
Procedures for Managing and Controlling Project Documents
Transmittals and How They Should Be Used
Risk Mitigation through Document Control
Other Considerations for Project Document Control
Common Challenges
References
6 Early Estimates
Importance of Early Estimates
Key Estimating Terms
Development of Project Estimates
Owner?s Estimate for Budgeting
Importance of the Estimator
Levels of Accuracy
Classification of Early Estimates
Estimating Precision and Rounding
Estimating Work Process
Importance of Team Alignment in Preparing Early Estimates
Scope Definition and Early Estimates
Preparing Early Estimates
Organizing to Prepare Estimates
Establishing an Estimate Work Plan
Methods and Techniques
Estimate Checklists
Estimate Documentation
Estimate Reviews
Risk Assessment
Risk Analysis
Contingency
Traditional Methods of Assigning Contingency
Estimate Feedback for Continuous Improvement
References
7 Project Budgeting
Project Budgets
Economic Feasibility Study
Design Budgets
Contractor?s Bid
References
8 Risk Management
Introduction
Risks of the Owner, Designer, and Contractor
Contract Considerations for Risk
Types of Risk and Impacts
Risk Management Process
Risk Assessment
Risk Analysis
Risk Analysis of Costs
Risk Analysis Using Simulation
Mitigation of Risk
Project Risk Register
Strategies to Mitigate Risks
Methods to Prevent or Mitigate Risks
Development of a Risk Mitigation Plan
References
9 Design Proposals
Evolution of Projects
Project Initiation
Project Definition
Problems in Developing Project Definition
Engineering Organization
Design Proposals
Scope Baseline for Budget
Design Work Package
Mini-Drawings
Development of the Design Work Plan
Engineering Project Controls
Progress Measurement of Engineering Design
References
10 Project Planning and Scheduling
Project Planning versus Project Scheduling
Desired Results of Planning
Benefits of Planning
Principles of Planning and Scheduling
Responsibilities of Parties
Planning for Multiple Projects
Schedule Development
Techniques for Planning and Scheduling
Network Analysis Systems
Development of the CPM Diagram from the WBS
Assigning Realistic Durations
Computer Applications
Schedule Coding Systems
Cost Distribution
Resource Allocations for Design
Resource Allocations for Construction
Calculations to Verify Schedules and Cost Distributions
Program Evaluation and Review Technique
Successor/Predecessor Relationships
Problems Using Successor/Predecessor Relationships
References
11 Design Coordination
Common Problems in Managing Design
Managing Multiple Small Projects
Design Work Plan
Indexes
Managing Scope Growth during Design
Authority/Responsibility Checklist
Checklist of Duties for Design
Producing Contract Documents
Design and Document Review
Constructability
Post Design Review
Evaluation of Design Effectiveness
References
12 Construction Phase
Importance of Construction
Assumptions for Construction Phase
Contract Pricing Formats
Design/Bid/Build Method of Project Delivery
Design/Build Method of Project Delivery
Construction Management Method of Project Delivery
Bridging Project Delivery Method
Build-Operate-Transfer
Fast-Track Projects
Turn-Key Projects
Partnering
Design Development and Performance Specifications
Key Decisions for Project Delivery
Prospective Bidders and Bidding
Qualification-Based Selection
Checklist for Bidding
Keys to a Successful Project
Construction Schedules
Problems with Construction Schedules
Precautions for Construction Submittals
Delivery Dates of Owner-Furnished Equipment or Materials
Scheduling Contractor Procured and Installed Equipment
Contract Schedule Constraints
Sequestering Float
Schedule Updates
Relations with Contractors
Checklist of Duties
Quality Control
Dispute Resolutions
Jobsite Safety
Management of Changes
Resource Management
References
13 Monitoring and Reporting
Control Planning
Linking the WBS and CPM
Coding System for Project Reports
Control Schedules for Time and Cost
Relationships between Time and Work
Integrated Cost/Schedule/Work
Percent Complete Matrix Method
Progress Measurement of Design
Measurement of Construction Work
Project Measurement and Control
Earned-Value System
Monitoring Project Performance
Interpretation of Performance Indices
Analysis Tree of Total Float and Schedule Performance Index
Causes of Cost/Schedule Variances
Trend Analysis and Forecasting
Work Status System
References
14 Project Close Out
The Importance of Project Close Out
System Testing and Start-Up
Final Inspection
Guarantee and Warranties
Lien Releases
Record and As-Built Drawings
Checklist of Duties
Disposition of Project Files
Post Project Analysis
Owner Feedback
References
15 Personal Management Skills
Challenges and Opportunities
Stakeholder Management
Interface Management
Organizational Management
Essential Leadership Skills
Time Management
Communication
Meetings
References
A Example Project
Statement of Work
Development of Project Work Plan
Index

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