Level: Intermediate
TCM Section(s):
7.1. Project Scope and Execution Strategy Development
8.1. Project Control Plan Implementation
Venue: 2023 AACE International Conference & Expo
Abstract: The contractor is responsible for project delivery through the management team. An effective general contractor (GC) project organization is the key to a successful project. Methods for choosing the appropriate structure and adequately qualified personnel for project requirements are essential. This study first analyzes the challenges of previous GCs’ project organization using a literature review. Based on the project scope of the work, project deliverables, and identified challenges, a project organization model structure with key staff was developed. In the case study, an initial organization chart was presented and adjusted with the progress of the project to illustrate how the team performs and addresses challenges. A core team composed of the project manager, technical engineer, construction manager, and common function manager might be the key to meeting the identified challenges. The study connects the scope of work of a project with a project team by a structural organization with hierarchy and qualifications that are required by the project with minimum resource consumption. However, owing to the different sizes and complexities of each project, the exact number of key staff and their qualification levels might be adjusted.
TCM Section(s):
7.1. Project Scope and Execution Strategy Development
8.1. Project Control Plan Implementation
Venue: 2023 AACE International Conference & Expo
Abstract: The contractor is responsible for project delivery through the management team. An effective general contractor (GC) project organization is the key to a successful project. Methods for choosing the appropriate structure and adequately qualified personnel for project requirements are essential. This study first analyzes the challenges of previous GCs’ project organization using a literature review. Based on the project scope of the work, project deliverables, and identified challenges, a project organization model structure with key staff was developed. In the case study, an initial organization chart was presented and adjusted with the progress of the project to illustrate how the team performs and addresses challenges. A core team composed of the project manager, technical engineer, construction manager, and common function manager might be the key to meeting the identified challenges. The study connects the scope of work of a project with a project team by a structural organization with hierarchy and qualifications that are required by the project with minimum resource consumption. However, owing to the different sizes and complexities of each project, the exact number of key staff and their qualification levels might be adjusted.