Project Management

Preface
Introduction
Project Need
Project Need
Decision Trees
Cost Aversion
Risk Analysis
A Question of Truth
Feasibility Study
Quantifying Parameters
Component Parts
Conceptual Estimate, Schedule, and Costs
The Strength of Experience
The Feasibility Expansion
Growth Factors
Applying Contingency
Contract Plan
Control Starts
Contract Action Checklist
Contract Type vs Project Knowledge
Progress Problem
Inter Relationships
Project Definition
Work Scope Definition
Project Functions
Project Functions Overview
Organization
Levels of Authority
Support Staff
Project Planning Guide Lines
Use of Computers
Computer Hardware and Software Systems
Schedule Control
Cost Control Guidelines
Finance and Administration
Contracting
Design Management
Materials and Procurement
Quality Assurance
Project Programming and Support Information
Project Start
Preparing the Schedule or Network
Project Schedules
Classifications
Information and Program Tiers
Schedule Support Information
Planning and Cost Manager's Responsibilities
Project Team Manager
Management Interfaces
Desirable Characteristics in a Manager
Internal and External Management Selection
Staff Relationships
Directing Others
Planning Your Time
Driving and Restraining Forces
Organisational Power Play
Corporate Planning and Cost Procedures
Functional Support
Hire of Staff
Assistant Manager
External Relationships
Project Planning and Cost Engineering Relationships
Fundamental Relationships
Money - an Activity Resource
Global Estimate
High Level Estimate Breakdown
Logic Networks and Cost Allocation
Schedule and Initial Goals
Estimate Phasing/Budgets/AFEs
Progress Measurement - the Critical Function
Expenditure Statements Related to Actuals
Time and Man-Hour Forecasts
Cost Forecasts Related to Performance
Importance of Materials Management
Materials Management a Major Task
Integrating Materials Management Information
Need for Coordination
Defining Materials Management
Interaction of Materials Management
Coordination Requirements (materials)
Pre-Project Phase (materials)
Engineering Phase (materials)
Construction Phase (materials)
Cost and Planning Related to Materials
General Requirements for Coordination
Materials Control as it Relates to Planning and Cost Control
Vendor Control System (planning related)
Planning Department Objectives
Procedures and Objectives
Information and Assumptions (planning)
Project Control Plan
Control Plan Concept
Project Execution Plan
Project Programs
Program Tiers
Schedule Classification and Phasing
Work Element Breakdown Structure
Progress Measurement and Reporting
Organisation
Cost Estimating and Control
General Principles
Project Budget
Cost Integration and Control
Cost Control the Basics
Contingency Rundown
Cost Reporting and Control
Contractor/Subcontractor Tenders
Planning Co-ordination of Contractors and Subcontractors
Co-ordination Procedures
Proposal Requirements
Structure and Regularity of Reports
Progress Measurement
Progress Analysis and Investigation
Progress Investigation
Authorised Schedule Changes
Design Contractor Progress Monitoring and Measurement
Design - the Progress Nightmare
Work Content
Tangible Units
Milestones
Conclusion