Project Management

Pre-Development

1. Define the product.

2. Conduct market research to assess demand.

3. Evaluate zoning and land use regulations for compliance.

4. Assess potential environmental or other restrictions.

5. Perform a financial feasibility analysis to determine economic viability.

6. Negotiate the land purchase price.

7. Secure financing.

 

By following these steps, you can ensure that your pre-development activities are comprehensive and cover all the critical aspects necessary to determine the viability of the project. With a clear definition of the product and a thorough analysis of market demand, you can determine whether there is a need for your product. Understanding zoning and land use regulations, as well as any potential environmental restrictions, can help you avoid costly delays and ensure compliance. Performing a financial feasibility analysis can help you determine whether the project is economically viable, and negotiating the land purchase price and securing financing can help you get the necessary resources to move forward.

Project Design

1. Coordinate the design process.

2. Ensure that the project documentation, including building plans, specifications, and cost estimates, meets the requirements for obtaining building permits, environmental permits, and other necessary approvals.

 

By following these steps, you can ensure that your project is designed efficiently and meets all the necessary requirements for approval. Coordinating the design process helps to ensure that all necessary parties are involved in the design process and that the final design meets the project's goals and requirements. Ensuring that the project documentation meets the requirements for obtaining necessary approvals, such as building permits and environmental permits, can help to minimise delays in the construction process. By adhering to these checklist items, you can help to ensure that the design of the project is well-planned and completed successfully.

Tendering the Construction

1. Prepare and manage the tender process.

2. Develop the scope of work, define the specifications, and solicit bids from qualified contractors.

3. Ensure that all bids comply with project requirements and specifications, that the bidding process is transparent and fair, and that the selected contractor is capable of completing the work to the required standard and within the agreed-upon timeline and budget.

4. Evaluate the bids, negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract, and award the contract to the successful bidder.

5. Ensure that the contract documents are complete, accurate, and legally binding, and that all parties involved in the contract, including the contractor, the owner, and any subcontractors, understand their roles, responsibilities, and obligations.

 

By following these steps, you can ensure that the construction of your project is completed successfully and meets all the necessary requirements. Preparing and managing the tender process helps to ensure that the process is well-organised and efficient. Developing the scope of work and defining the specifications helps to ensure that contractors understand the project's requirements, which helps to minimise misunderstandings and delays. Ensuring that all bids comply with the project's requirements and that the bidding process is transparent and fair can help to minimise disputes and ensure that the selected contractor is capable of completing the work to the required standard and within the agreed-upon timeline and budget. Evaluating the bids, negotiating the terms and conditions of the contract, and awarding the contract to the successful bidder helps to ensure that the project is well-managed and meets all the necessary requirements. Ensuring that the contract documents are complete, accurate, and legally binding helps to minimise disputes and ensure that all parties understand their roles, responsibilities, and obligations.

Client-Side Project Managing the Construction

1. Ensure the successful execution of the construction phase.

2. Oversee and manage the construction work to ensure that it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

3. Coordinate with the construction team, monitoring progress, identifying and addressing any issues or concerns that arise, and ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with the project requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations.

4. Be responsible for communicating with the project stakeholders, including the owner, contractors, and any third-party consultants, to keep them informed of the project status and any changes that may arise.

5. Provide regular progress reports, attending site meetings, and addressing any questions or concerns that stakeholders may have.

6. Manage any changes to the project scope or schedule that may arise during the construction phase and ensure that any necessary modifications to the project plans, contracts, or budgets are made.

 

By following these steps, you can ensure that the construction phase of your project is managed effectively and efficiently. Ensuring the successful execution of the construction phase helps to ensure that the project is completed as planned and that all work is carried out to the required standards. Overseeing and managing the construction work helps to ensure that the work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Coordinating with the construction team helps to ensure that the work is carried out in compliance with the project requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations. Communicating with project stakeholders and providing regular progress reports helps to keep all parties informed of the project status and any changes that may arise. Managing any changes to the project scope or schedule helps to ensure that the project remains on track and that any necessary modifications are made to the project plans, contracts, or budgets.

Handover and DLP

1. Ensure that the construction is successfully completed, and the final product is delivered to the client in accordance with the project requirements and specifications.

2. Commission any necessary systems or equipment.

3. Ensure that all necessary documentation is provided to the client, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and any other relevant project records.

4. Address any defects or issues that arise with the completed work, and ensure that the contractor corrects any identified defects in a timely and effective manner.

 

By following these steps, you can ensure that the handover and DLP (defects liability period) phase of your project is managed effectively and efficiently. Ensuring that the construction is successfully completed and the final product is delivered to the client in accordance with the project requirements and specifications is critical to the success of the project. Commissioning any necessary systems or equipment helps to ensure that the completed work is fully functional and meets the project requirements. Providing all necessary documentation to the client helps to ensure that they have the information they need to operate and maintain the completed work effectively. Addressing any defects or issues that arise with the completed work and ensuring that the contractor corrects any identified defects in a timely and effective manner helps to ensure that the final product is of high quality and meets the client's expectations.

Ongoing Support

1. Provide ongoing support and guidance to the project owner for maintenance and repairs.

2. Coordinate with third-party service providers as needed.

3. Provide ongoing project management support as necessary, such as modifications or upgrades to the project.

4. Ensure that all project documentation and records are properly archived and stored.

5. Release any remaining project resources.

6. Close all outstanding contracts.

7. Conduct a final review of the project to identify any lessons learned, best practices, or areas for improvement.

8. Use the information gathered from the final review to improve future project management processes and inform future project planning and delivery.

 

Once all post-handover support requirements are met, the project is considered to be officially closed. In some cases, the project manager's involvement may end after the handover and DLP phase, and the project owner will take over the responsibility of managing and maintaining the project. Once the project is closed, the project manager's role in the project comes to an end, and they can move on to other projects or tasks.