Advanced Project Management for

Construction Projects
Credit Hours : 3
 Introduction of the
Instructor

Dr. Maria Ghufran

• PhD in Construction Engineering

and Management

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 Education Background
2020-2024 PhD in Construction Engineering and Management 3.92/4
National University of Sciences and Technology-Islamabad, Pakistan

Thesis title: Circular Economy for the successful implementation of

Circular Economy for sustainable development in the Construction
industry: A System Dynamics Approach
2017-2019 MS in Construction Engineering and Management 3.65/4
National University of Sciences and Technology-Islamabad, Pakistan

Thesis title: Adoption of Sustainable Supply Chain Management using

System Dynamics for performance improvement in the Construction
Industry
2013-2017 BSc in Building and Architectural Engineering 3.94/4
Bahauddin Zakariya University-Multan, Pakistan (Gold-
Medalist)
Theis titled: Building System Integration in Architectural and Structural
Design of a Mega Complex at Multan
 Experience
Duration Designation Location

January 2022 - June 2022 Temporary Visiting Faculty School of Art, Design and Architecture
(SADA), NUST, H-12, Islamabad

April 2020 – January 2022 Planning Engineer Khyber Grace (Private) Limited,
Islamabad

February 2019 – March 2020 Planning Engineer The Dream Designers and Builders,
Islamabad
Research Interest

 Circular Economy
Sustainability
Construction Management
Supply Chain Management

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Introduce yourself

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Expectations from me

Be prepared
Be on time
Interesting exams
Fair grading system
Provide real world
examples
Make you think

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Expectations from You

Be prepared
Be on time. No attendance after 10
minutes.
Be attentive
Avoid negative attitude/environment
Remain engaged in class activities
Participate in discussions
Don’t give up until you understand
No use of Mobile Phones in class

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Expectations from You
Learn
Listen
Be patient
Respect
Be kind
Forgive
Reflect

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Course Objectives
To familiarize with
• Concept of Project Management
• Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Process
• Project Planning
• Project Communications
• Organizational Structures
• Leadership
• Conflict Management
• Organizational Strategy
• Project Closure etc.
Grading Criteria
 A project is interrelated set of activities that
has a definite starting and ending point and
results in a unique product.

Project
Complex, non-routine, one-time effort
limited by time, budget, resources and
performance specifications designed to
meet customer needs.
 Temporary means that every project has
a definite end.

The end is reached:

Project
• When the project’s objectives have been achieved, or
• When it becomes clear that the project objectives will not
or cannot be met and the project is terminated.

Temporary does not necessarily

mean short in duration:

• many projects last for several years.

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 A program is a group of related projects and
subprojects managed in a coordinated manner
to obtain benefits and control not available
from managing them individually.

PROGRAM
Programs focus on achieving strategic
objectives and delivering outcomes that align
with an organization’s goals. They may
include ongoing operations and initiatives
alongside projects.
 Programmes and projects have goals and objectives which define
their purpose of existence.

Programmes and projects have life-spans defining a starting and

ending point in time.

PROGRAMMES
Programmes and projects consume resources and necessarily
& PROJECTS: incur a cost.
SIMILARITIES
Programmes and projects require application of a methodology
and must be managed properly to strengthen their chances of
success.

Programmes and projects aim at helping organizations achieve

their mission and adding value to them.
PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS: DIFFERENCES

Programs may have multiple overarching (comprehensive)

goals whereas projects have one prime goal.

A program has a comparatively longer life-span, and

obviously costs more than the combination of all the
projects which constitute it.
A program is inherently more complex than a constituting
project . It has a broader scope and may require extensive
coordination between its various constituting projects.
Whereas a project results in the creation of an output and
is then ended, a program must integrate and maintain the
operationality of that output for a specified period.
THE PROJECT PORTFOLIO

• The project portfolio is the set of

projects which an organization is
undertaking. Projects usually differ in
their type, complexity, cost, time
requirement, risk level, priority, etc.

• Some portfolios may be quite large,

comprising dozens or hundreds of
single projects, and consume a large
chunk of an organization‘s resources.
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Project Management
Project Management is the act of directing and
coordinating human and material resources
throughout the life of a project to achieve
predetermined objectives of
Scope
Quality
Effort
Time
 Project Management Process

• Project management process is an administration process for the planning and

control of the services or the implementation of a project.

This process
• begins after the approval by the Client (customer)
• is based on the contract, and
• is targeted on the initial values of the process and the general management of a
project.
 Project Management Process

The project management process requires a specific configuration that contains

• the project management documentation;
• project plans;
• project management methods;
• information exchange (individual interviews, project meetings, project
workshops etc.);
• resources for the project planning and project implementation.
 The following aspects should be performed during the project
management process:
• project introduction
• project planning
• project realization

Project • project control

Management • analysis and assessment of the project relevance.

Process The results of these processes are:

• delivery of the project / product
• achievement of the objectives
• documentation of the learning processes / lessons learnt.
 Project Life Cycle

 Defines different phases of a project life

 All the phases through which a project must evolve
Project Management Body of Knowledge

• Project Management Groups – 05

• Knowledge Areas – 10

Integration Management
Scope Management
Schedule Management
Cost Management
Quality Management
Resource Management
Communication Management
Risk Management
Procurement Management
 1. Initiation

• Objectives: Define the project’s purpose and feasibility.

• Key Activities:
• Conduct a feasibility study.
• Identify stakeholders.
• Develop a project charter outlining objectives, scope, and high-level
requirements.
 2. Planning

• Objectives: Establish a roadmap for project execution.

• Key Activities:
• Develop detailed project scope and objectives.
• Create a work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Prepare project schedules and budgets.
• Identify risks and develop risk management plans.
• Develop communication and stakeholder management plans.
 3.Execution

• Objectives: Carry out the project plan and deliver the project outputs.
• Key Activities:
• Coordinate people and resources.
• Execute project tasks as per the plan.
• Conduct regular meetings and communications with stakeholders.
• Monitor and control quality and performance against the project plan.
 4. Monitoring and Controlling

• Objectives: Track project progress and make adjustments as needed.

• Key Activities:
• Monitor project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Compare actual progress with planned progress.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs through formal
change control processes.
• Report project status to stakeholders regularly.
 5. Closure

• Objectives: Complete all project activities and formally close the project.
• Key Activities:
• Conduct a final project review to assess performance against objectives.
• Obtain formal acceptance of project deliverables from stakeholders.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
• Release project resources and close out contracts.
 Project Manager

• A project manager is a
professional responsible
for planning, executing,
and closing projects
within an organization.
They play a critical role in
ensuring that projects are
completed on time, within
budget, and to the
required quality standards.
 Role of a Project Manager

• Project Planning: Defining project goals, objectives, scope, and deliverables, as well as creating
detailed project plans and schedules.
• Resource Management: Coordinating and managing project resources, including team members,
budgets, and materials.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring
risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engaging with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations
are met, providing regular updates on project progress.
• Team Leadership: Leading and motivating the project team, facilitating collaboration, and
resolving conflicts.
• Monitoring and Controlling: Tracking project progress, managing changes, and ensuring that
project goals are achieved according to plan.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and
stakeholder expectations.
Concept of Modern Project Management :
• With advanced technological developments and increased competition,
project management has become a central activity in most industrial
organizations and across many industries.
• Being a problem-driven field, the discipline of project management is
rapidly evolving while new ideas, new tools and new techniques are
constantly added.
• Thesedevelopments have made project management one of the most
demanding and most complicated tasks of management today.
• Similarly, research in project management is also growing as more theory
is developed and more data accumulated.