1.2 Introduction 18-1 502 Pres Version CFD

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
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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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School of Engineering

Prof. Colin Duffield

A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to

1.2 What is project management?

The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques

Sydney Opera House – Engineering Planning

Laverton, example PM plan

But there is more ... Much more!

1.3 Project Management Definition

“The application of the functions and activities of

Have evidence to support:

1.4 Professionals involved during a Project’s life cycle

ECI definition of construction

Concept & feasibility • Problem definition

Validation & planning

1.6 Who contributes to a project, and when?

1.8 Context of Investment Logic

To understand what constitutes project success we

2.2 Defining project success!

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

Success: Quality; timeliness; budget compliance; +

PM success Product success

Project success = PM success + Product success

Any thoughts on Docklands?

4.1 PM Professional Associations

CPPP Certified Practicing Project Practitioner

CPPM Certified Practicing Project Manager

CPPD Certified Practicing Project Director

CPPE Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive

Competency-based workplace assessment program is based on the National

4.3 Project Management competency requirements by AIPM

1. Direct and Control Scope

Next creative steps

Australian Institute of Project Management

Project Management Institute

Project Management Guide – Tasmanian government

Investment management guidelines

Investment lifecycle guidance

International Journal of Project Management, Elsevier

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