Reclamation Meeting on Managing For Excellence: Overview of Project Management Functional Area
Salt Lake City, UT September 19-20, 2006
Project Management
Definition • Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements • Project management is accomplished through the application and integration of the project management processes of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing
Project Management Body of Knowledge ANSI/PMI 99-001-2004
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Background/Drivers
• Broad concern that Reclamation needs more consistent and well-defined procedures to manage projects more effectively • Customers and employees see value in a more rigorous project management process • Lack of use of options in contracting process suggests methods differ depending on the stakeholder • Should consider all acquisition vehicles and choose the best fit for the action
Objectives
• Use internal and external stakeholder input to examine agency & industry practices • Consider additional improvement in constructiontype project management throughout Reclamation from inception to O&M • If necessary, develop policies and guidance to ensure effective implementation of project management practices
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Project Management Action Items
Action Items 20-23: Project Management Practices
– Rick Ehat, Construction Manager, Animas-La Plata Project Construction Office /Lauren Carly, Deputy Construction Manager, Willows Construction Office, Co-chairs
Action Items 24: Acquisitions Resources
– Karla Smiley, Manager of Acquisitions & Assistance, MSO
Action Items 20-23: Project Management
Tasks • Examine current practices – internal and external • ID potential cost effective ways to implement construction-type project management from inception to O&M • Develop implementing policies and D&S • Develop training
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Action Item 24: Acquisition Resources
Tasks • Develop and maintain a resource center of acquisition and financial assistance information for use by all employees • Clarify roles and responsibilities, steps in the process, common scenarios, contract types, definitions • Provide sample documents and templates.
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