What is Project

Management?
 Definition of Terms
PROJECT Converting a vision, a dream or a need to reality.

MANAGEMENT- is the technique of understanding the problems,

needs and controlling the use of Resources, Time, Scope, and
Quality.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT- A set of skills and methods of planning,
organizing, and managing a project from inception to its successful
completion
Importance of
Project
Management in
Construction
 Provides necessary leadership
Provides importance for optimum utilization
of resources
Improves the quality and speed of work
Arranges the completion of the work in the
minimum possible time.
Affects the cost of construction economy
Checks the wastage of materials and labor
Characteristics
of Construction
Management
A project is bounded by the limitations of a
definite scope of work and a time of
completion, living certain pre-determined
benefits to the user on completion of the
project. All the activities are required to
perform systematically in a predetermined
planned way in a time bound schedule with
optimized utilization of manpower and other
resources.
 Function of
Construction
Management
 Planning - it is the process of
determining in advance what is to be
done, where, when, and by whom.
Organizing - it is the process of
determining what tasks are to be
done, it is to do them, how the task
are to be grouped who report to
whom and where are decision are to
be made.
 Staffing - it involves filling and keeping filled
the positions in the organization structure.
Directing this function of management
involves motivation, guidance, supervision,
and leading the employee of the
organization.
Controlling- it is measuring and correcting
individual and organizational
performance to ensure that even conform
to plans.
 Coordinating - it involves bringing together
the works of various departments and
sections so as to have a good
communication.
Scheduling - can be define as mechanical
process of setting various planned activities
in order by fixing starting and finishing dates
for each activities of the work to execute
the whole work in the systematic and orderly
manner.
Objectives of
Construction
Management
 The work should be executed most economically.
The work should be executed as per specifications.
The quality and workmanship of the work should be
good.
The work should be planned and organized
properly.
The work should be properly supervised by qualified
and trained staff.
The work should be completed within the specified
estimated cost and time.
WHY DO COMPANIES
USE PROJECT
MANAGEMENT?
 To handle projects effectively in an
organization.
To define the project and agree with the
customer
To plan and assess resource needs for project.
To estimate project cost and make proposals
To plan & schedule activities in a project.
To allocate the right resource at the right time
 To assess risk and failure points and make
backup plans.
To lead a project team effectively and
communicate well.
WHY DO PEOPLE NEED TO
PRACTICE PROJECT
MANAGEMENT?
 To explore the latest concepts and techniques of
project management.
To increase value/ contribution to the organization.
To prove yourself skillful in managing projects.
To learn a new thought process that helps
organized thinking and structured approach.
To acquire a professional degree/ recognition and
increase job prospects.
Endless possibilities and benefits