Project Management Team Roles

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For whom does the project manager primarily work?

  • The project itself (correct)
  • The contractor of the project
  • The designer of the project
  • The owner of the project

Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of Work Managers?

  • Leading teams to accomplish work
  • Keeping the Project Manager informed
  • Managing the entire contract budget (correct)
  • Communicating and coordinating with other Work Managers

For large projects, the owner, designer, and contractor each have their own project manager, forming a team that collaboratively manages the project.

True (A)

Communication between Work Managers typically flows vertically through a chain of command.

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Who might the owner delegate overall project management responsibility to for small projects?

<p>design consultant or construction manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided context, what are the 'art and science' of project management coordinating?

<p>people, equipment, materials, money, and schedules</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Owner's Project Manager leads a Project Management Team which consists of each ______ Project Manager and ______ Project Manager that is assigned a contract from the owner.

<p>Design, Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Because of their ability to create ideas, solve problems, communicate, and get work done, ______ are the most important resource of the project manager.

<p>people</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following attitudes is crucial for a project manager to possess?

<p>A 'can do' attitude (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their primary responsibility within a project:

<p>Investment Management Team = Provides overall project control within the owner's organization. Project Executive = Leads the Investment Management Team and reports project progress to the business unit head. Owner's Project Manager = Leads the Project Management Team and ensures project accomplishment Work Managers = Fulfill the requirements of their design or construction contracts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Poor communication is often a root cause of problems in project management.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Investment Management Team?

<p>To provide overall project control within the owner's organization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of management discussed in the provided context.

<p>functional management and project management</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Owner's Project Manager has direct control of all resources required to complete the project.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To whom do Design and Contractor Project Managers report for contractual matters?

<p>Owner's Project Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

Project management requires a ______-discipline focus to coordinate the overall needs of a project.

<p>multi</p> Signup and view all the answers

After commitment has been made by an owner to invest in a project, an ______ Management Team is formed within the owner's organization to provide overall project control.

<p>Investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of discipline management?

<p>Providing technical expertise in a single area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity published 'Organizing for Project Success'?

<p>Construction Industry Institute (CII) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the descriptions with the correct type of management approach:

<p>Project Management = Requires a generalist's approach with an administrative viewpoint. Discipline Management = Requires a specialist's approach with a technical viewpoint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Work Managers

Leaders who supervise teams completing project tasks.

Project Management

Coordinating people and resources for project completion.

Importance of People

People are the most crucial resources for project managers.

Project Manager's Role

To organize and guide a team towards project success.

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Four Key Project Questions

Who, Does what, When, How much.

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Functional Management

Coordination of repeated tasks by the same people.

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Project Management vs. Functional Management

Project management coordinates one-time efforts; functional manages repetitive tasks.

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Generalist vs. Specialist

Project managers are generalists; discipline managers are specialists.

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Communication in Projects

Effective communication is vital for managing projects.

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Coordination

The organization and alignment of team efforts.

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Project Manager

An individual who oversees and manages a project on behalf of the owner, designer, or contractor.

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Owner's Project Manager

The project manager responsible for leading the Project Management Team on behalf of the owner.

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Project Management Team

A group formed by the Owner's Project Manager, Design Project Managers, and Construction Project Managers to coordinate project activities.

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Investment Management Team

A team within the owner’s organization that provides overall project control after project commitment.

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Design Project Manager

The project manager responsible for overseeing the design phase of a project.

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Construction Project Manager

The project manager responsible for overseeing the construction phase of a project.

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Owner's Representative

An individual assigned to represent the owner’s interests in a project.

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CII

Construction Industry Institute, which conducts research and publishes papers on project management.

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Team Coordination

The process of aligning efforts of various managers and teams to achieve project objectives.

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Study Notes

Project Manager's Employer

  • Project managers can be employed by the project owner, designer, or contractor
  • Large projects often involve a team with project managers for each: owner, designer, and contractor
  • For smaller projects, responsibility might be delegated to a design consultant or construction manager, with an owner's representative acting as a liaison
  • An investment management team within the owner's organization provides overall project control during the investment phase
  • This team includes representatives from key functions like marketing, engineering, finance, and manufacturing
  • The project executive leads this team and reports to the business unit head
  • A member of this team is the Owner's Project Manager
  • The Owner's Project Manager leads a Project Management Team that includes Design and Construction Project Managers, who are contracted by the owner
  • Work Managers report to the respective Design/Contractor Project Managers; these managers also report to their parent organizations concerning business matters and to the Owner's Project Manager for contractual issues
  • Work Managers (design leaders/supervisors) are directly responsible for their portion of the work contracted to them and coordinate with other Work Managers from other organizations

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