School of Engineering

CVEN90045
Engineering Project Implementation

Prof. Colin Duffield

Scope:

1. Projects/Programs/Portfolio’s and
their life cycle
2. Successful projects
3. Roles and skills of a Project
Manager
4. Project Management Systems

https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au/librar
y/videos/ees-videos/Working-on-
the-Melbourne-Metro-Rail-Project

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 1.1 Projects

A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to

create a unique product, service or result.

Examples:

• A product
• A capability to perform a service
• A specific outcome; e.g. a research project; a
construction project

1.2 What is project management?

The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques

to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder
needs and expectations of the project.

Sydney Metro

Sydney Opera House – Engineering Planning

Laverton, example PM plan

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Starting point for management of projects

On time

+ Risk Mgt
To the
Within agreed
budget quality

But there is more ... Much more!

1.3 Project Management Definition

“The application of the functions and activities of

management to a project throughout its life cycle, from the
conceptual stage through development, design,
construction, operation, maintenance and recycling, in
order to meet an established set of objectives”

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 Technical Project Management Skills

Have evidence to support:

• Critical success factors for the project
• Schedule
• Selected financial reports
• Issue log

1.4 Professionals involved during a Project’s life cycle

ECI definition of construction

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 1.5 Investment Lifecycle

Direction
• Service strategy
• Asset strategy

Concept & feasibility • Problem definition

• Strategy assessment • Solution definition
• Options analysis • Benefit definition

Validation & planning

• Business case – including triple bottom line –
financial, environmental and social/equitable
• Procurement strategy

Implementation Operation
• Planning & scheduling • Functional operation
• Delivery • Maintenance
• Contract Management • Disposal
• Asset reporting • Benefit reports

1.6 Who contributes to a project, and when?

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 1.7 Ability to influence final cost over project life

1.8 Context of Investment Logic

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 2.1 Project Success

To understand what constitutes project success we

need to:
• Understand what a project is
• Understand types of projects and why they may
be different
• Understand different measures of success
• Explore the concept of Value for Money

Focus on benefits

2.2 Defining project success!

Completion:
• Within the allocated time period
• Within the budgeted cost
• At the proper performance or specification level
• With acceptance by the customer/user

Product success
• Product works as anticipated
• With minimum or mutually agreed upon scope changes
• Without disturbing the main work flow of the organisation
• Without changing the corporate culture (unless part of the project)

Meeting expectations
• When you can use the customer’s name as a reference

Based on Kerzner (2001) Project Management, Wiley:5-6.

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2.3
Comparison of
projects,
program and
portfolio
management
[PmBok 2009:9]

Success: Quality; timeliness; budget compliance; +

customer satisfaction + benefits

PM success Product success

Project success = PM success + Product success

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Was the Rectangular Stadium a success?

Any thoughts on Docklands?

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What about the next…. The Western Distributor

4.1 PM Professional Associations

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 4.2 RegPM Levels (Registered Project Manager):

CPPP Certified Practicing Project Practitioner

(project team member)

CPPM Certified Practicing Project Manager

(project manager)

CPPD Certified Practicing Project Director

(oversees multiple projects)

CPPE Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive

(typically multinational corporate}

Competency-based workplace assessment program is based on the National

Competency Standards for Project Management

4.3 Project Management competency requirements by AIPM

1. Direct and Control Scope

2. Manage Overall Project Schedule
3. Direct and Manage Costs
4. Direct and Manage Quality
5. Direct and Lead Human Resources
6. Direct and Manage Communications
7. Direct and Manage Risk
8. Direct and Manage Procurement
9. Direct and Manage Program/ Project Integration

Next creative steps

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 Useful Project Management links

Australian Institute of Project Management

http://www.aipm.com.au/html/default.cfm

Project Management Institute

http://www.pmi.org/Pages/default.aspx

Project Management Guide – Tasmanian government

http://www.egovernment.tas.gov.au/project_management

Investment management guidelines

http://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/investmentmanagement

Investment lifecycle guidance

http://www.lifecycleguidance.dtf.vic.gov.au/

Journals

International Journal of Project Management, Elsevier

Engineering Management Journal, - American Society for Engineering
Management
Project Management Journal, The Professional Journal of the Project
Management Institute
Journal of Construction Engineering & Management - American
Society of Civil Engineers
Cost Engineering
Australian Project Manager, - Journal of the Australian Institute of
Project Management.
Journal of Management in Engineering - American Society of Civil
Engineers
Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management,
Blackwell Science

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