CMGT 2203 Ex. 1-Questions with Correct Answers
Project
a temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique product, service, or result
Tools for effective jobsite managers
good organizational skills, ability to anticipate problems, good documentation system
Five phases of jobsite management
predesign, design, bid/award, construction, post construction
System designed for optimal efficiency
minimize direct overhead and labor costs, meet contractual obligations, make a profit
Primary purpose of management
to achieve project goals
Successful projects measured by
profitability, quality, time/schedule
Attributes of Construction Projects
finite durations, located away from company, specific parameters, separate management
of each project, single source of responsibility, separate cost accounting element
Project goals example
successful and profitable
, Project Objectives
definable tasks that support goals (ex. time frame and level of quality, cost control,
customer satisfaction)
Leadership attibutes
vision of entire project, communication, maintain relationship with upper management,
critical decision timing, company loyalty
Problem solving
each problem needs to be solved immediately and correctly
Considerations of problem solving
cost impact, time impact, full impact on subs, suppliers and contractor
Reporting and record keeping
provides communication between field office and home office, communication with
client and consultants, historical record for project documentation
Planning and Scheduling
enables completion on a finite date
Plan
organizes the project
Schedule
Project
a temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique product, service, or result
Tools for effective jobsite managers
good organizational skills, ability to anticipate problems, good documentation system
Five phases of jobsite management
predesign, design, bid/award, construction, post construction
System designed for optimal efficiency
minimize direct overhead and labor costs, meet contractual obligations, make a profit
Primary purpose of management
to achieve project goals
Successful projects measured by
profitability, quality, time/schedule
Attributes of Construction Projects
finite durations, located away from company, specific parameters, separate management
of each project, single source of responsibility, separate cost accounting element
Project goals example
successful and profitable
, Project Objectives
definable tasks that support goals (ex. time frame and level of quality, cost control,
customer satisfaction)
Leadership attibutes
vision of entire project, communication, maintain relationship with upper management,
critical decision timing, company loyalty
Problem solving
each problem needs to be solved immediately and correctly
Considerations of problem solving
cost impact, time impact, full impact on subs, suppliers and contractor
Reporting and record keeping
provides communication between field office and home office, communication with
client and consultants, historical record for project documentation
Planning and Scheduling
enables completion on a finite date
Plan
organizes the project
Schedule
