Project Management
We typically provide project management services to ensure the smooth execution of the construction project
Project Management
We typically provide project management services to ensure the smooth execution of the construction project. This involves overseeing budgets, schedules, quality control, and coordination with various stakeholders.
A construction project manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, budgeting and supervising projects from the beginning to the end. In short, a construction project manager has to take care of the following:
- Put together the budget and negotiate cost estimates
- Arrange the work timetables
- Choose the most efficient construction method and strategies
- Stay in touch with the clients for work or budget-related issues
- Discuss technical and contract details with workers and other professional parties
- Keep an eye on the personnel in construction onsite
- Cooperate with building and construction specialists
Project management processes
The bidding process is over and now it’s time for all the people involved in the project to make it happen. In general, every project has a standard life cycle, regardless of its special characteristics. This structure could be outlined in four basic stages:
1. Project initiation
During the first phase, the objective and the feasibility of the project are determined. This is a crucial stage of the whole process since it can indicate whether this project is a good opportunity or not. If necessary, a feasibility study is conducted and based on its results a recommended solution/plan is issued.
Once everything is decided, a project initiation document (PID) is created. The project initiation document provides the groundwork for the construction plan and is one of the most vital artifacts in project management.
2. Planning phase
The project planning stage is where the team singles out all the work to be done. It’s an ongoing activity almost to the end of the project. The main priority, during the planning phase, is to plan time, costs and resources for the project. Based on those requirements the team is developing the strategy that has to be followed.
This is also known as scope management. Another important document that has to be prepared is a work breakdown structure (WBS), a checklist that divides all the necessary work into smaller more functional categories (you can do that in our construction scheduling software).
As soon as the budget, schedule, and work have been defined the project is almost ready to begin. The next step of this really important process is risk management. At this point, the team should examine all the potential threats for the project and come up with solid solutions. Finally, a communication plan is, also, necessary as it will establish an efficient information flow between the project stakeholders.
3. Execution phase
In the execution phase, the construction project management plan is put to work. As a rule, this phase is divided into two main processes: the executing and the monitoring and controlling. The project team makes sure that the required tasks are being performed. At the same time, progress is monitored and changes are being made accordingly.
As a matter of fact, a project manager spends most of the time in the step of monitoring and depending on the information that he gets redirects the tasks and maintains the control of the project.
4. Closing phase (closure)
The final stage of the project represents its official completion. The project manager is evaluating what went well and refers to any potential failures. In the end, the team conducts a project report, calculates the final budget and offers information about any tasks that remain unfinished.
The project report in combination with the analysis of the potential failures will be valuable feedback for future construction projects
Project scheduling
Reliable scheduling can eliminate many risks that may come up during a construction project. The main goal of scheduling is to improve the allocation of materials and resources within a project. In that way, any potential delays can be avoided and better communication between all the different parties could be ensured.
Budget in construction project management
Defining the budget is by far one of the most fundamental parameters that should be taken into consideration when you start putting together a construction project. The estimation of the cost can be a quite challenging task but if done correctly it can be one of the keys to success