CMPM 1

Question 1

Why Projects Fail

Answer 1

1. Unclear Goals
2. Poor Alignment to goals
3. Poor participation by users etc
4. Poor communication
5. Scope creep
6. Poor control
7. Unclear responsibilities
8. Poor planning
9. Poor supplier management
10. Lack of ownership

Question 2

The construction manager needs to ensure that all of the work is done on time and within the projected budget.

Answer 2

planning

Question 3

are checkpoints during the construction project used to evaluate and determine project health.

Answer 3

benchmarks

Question 4

is crucial for a construction project manager to be aware of the status and progress of the project at all times.

Answer 4

Benchmarking

Question 5

In order for a project to be delivered on time, the project manager must be able to set a realistic timeline and consistently meet the benchmarks within it.

Answer 5

time management

Question 6

includes identifying and responding to potential issues throughout the life of the project to minimize potential negative impacts and help ensure the safety of the workers.

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risk management

Question 7

Every construction project requires the skill to effectively procure and allocate resources. One of the construction project manager duties is to allocate these resources and ensure that there are no shortages.

Answer 7

distributing resources

Question 8

A construction project cannot begin without a proper budget. Another major construction project manager duty is to manage the financial plan and consistently evaluate the project budget. To avoid going over a project’s budget, a project manager must continuously keep track of spending and forecast changes to the budget. They must inform their team about forecasts, keep tabs on the budget, and be prepared for unplanned costs.

Answer 8

managing budget

Question 9

A successful construction project manager is able to delegate project tasks to employees based on their individual skill sets and overall project goals.

Answer 9

MANAGING AND COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF

Question 10

While internal communication between workers and the project manager is necessary, external communication to key stakeholders is crucial as well. Construction project manager responsibilities also involve communicating the progress and health of the project with key stakeholders and clients.

Answer 10

MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Question 11

 Drives scope development and management
 Develops and manages project budgets, schedules, and
timelines
 Employs strong organizational skills
 Incorporates time management principles into the work flow
 Integrates ongoing risk management trade-offs

Answer 11

execution

Question 12

 Collects and structures the available data impacting the project
 Makes timely decisions based on facts, circumstances, and needs
 Conducts scenario analysis

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decision making

Question 13

 Conveys information to all key stakeholders in both written and verbal formats
 Determines and utilizes the appropriate communication channels
 Infers meaningful insights from a collection of data
 Employs active listening
 Prepares and delivers presentations

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communication

Question 14

 Understands the impact of a project directly to and across various functions
 Understands the impact of a project to the overall business
 Integrates business goals into the project scope and deliverables
 Develops metrics to track progress towards goals
 Understands project and organizational dependencies

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strategy development

Question 15

 Motivates and inspires the team
 Leads by example
 Manages and resolves conflict
 Builds relationships within and outside the team  Delegates appropriately
 Demonstrates team organization and governance

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team management

Question 16

 Understands industry trends and their impact on business
 Responds to market and business changes that affect the project and business
 Monitors competition and its impact on the project and business

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business acumem

Question 17

 Understands and integrates appropriate project management tools and processes
 Applies/obtains the necessary requisite subject matter expertise

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technical competencies

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 Determines the validity of project progress
 Maintains project objectivity
 Applies ongoing analysis to the project
 Integrates the project with cross functional objectives

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critical thinking

Question 19

 Takes initiative
 Mentors team members
 Effects change and monitors progress
 Responds in a politically astute manner

Answer 19

leadership

Question 20

PROJECT MANAGER’S ACCREDITATIONS

Answer 20

 Project Management Professional (PMP)
 Professional in Project Management (PPM)
 Master Project Manager (MPM)
 Certified Project Management Practitioner (CPMP)  Certified Project Manager (CPM)
 Associate in Project Management
 BVOP Certified Project Manager
 Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Question 21

construction project life cycle

Answer 21

1. Design
2. Pre-construction
3. Procurement
4. Construction and building
5. Commissioning
6. Owner occupancy
7. Project closeout

Question 22

This is the first stage of a construction project, and once it is completed, it signals the beginning of the bidding process.

Answer 22

design

Question 23

In this stage, an architect or engineer first assesses the feasibility of the design based on regulations and codes of the building, as well as the number of rooms, the size of the building, and the amount of space. Then he or she creates schematic designs or sketches, researching the type of equipment and materials needed and their cost.

Answer 23

design

Question 24

The bidding process is over and the owner has chosen a contractor. The contractor is then paired with the project team, including a contract administrator, project manager, field engineer, and superintendent. Then the team gets the site ready for construction. They conduct a site examination, test soil, and identify any possible unexpected situations, like environmental challenges.

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pre-construction

Question 25

The project team purchases the required equipment, materials, and labor. In other words, the procurement stage is when the team buys everything it needs to complete the project. The complexity of this stage depends on the size of the project and the company. Large national construction companies usually have procurement departments that hire labor and purchase materials for hundreds of projects at once. On the other hand, for smaller projects, the superintendent may buy limited quantities of materials from local building supplies or hire a local laborer.

Answer 25

procurement

Question 26

To kick off the construction phase, the superintendent will arrange a meeting with the subcontractors and material vendors to set the ground rules for working together. Then the team must get ready to start construction, completing activities like setting up temporary storage facilities, securing the site, developing a materials and handling plan, establishing safety programs, and more. After that, the team begins construction

Answer 26

construction

Question 27

There are two parts to the commissioning process. First, the project team must test the systems and equipment to make sure everything is working correctly before turning over the building to the owner. Then the team must train the owner’s personnel in the operation and maintenance of the systems in the new building

Answer 27

commissioning

Question 28

When the owner moves into the new building, the warranty period starts. This ensures that all the materials, equipment, and building quality meet the expectations outlined in the contract.

Answer 28

owner occupancy

Question 29

written and included in the contract)

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express warranties

Question 30

established or required by law

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implied warranties

Question 31

This final phase ties up any loose ends. The team formally completes any remaining contractual obligations to finish the project. They may create a project punch list of any tasks that didn’t get accomplished and may conduct a post- project review, document lessons learned, archive project documents, or prepare a project completion report.

Answer 31

project close-out

Question 32

is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters.

Answer 32

project management

Question 33

A key factor that distinguishes project management from just 'management' is that it has

Answer 33

final deliverable and a finite timespan,

Question 34

is a unique, transient endeavor, undertaken to achieve planned objectives, which could be defined in terms of outputs, outcomes or benefits.

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project

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are the building blocks of every project.

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time, cost and quality

Question 36

scheduling is a collection of techniques used to develop and present schedules that show when work will be performed.

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time

Question 37

how are necessary funds acquired and finances managed

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cost

Question 38

how will fitness for purpose of the deliverables and management processes be assured?

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quality

Question 39

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT MANAGER

Answer 39

1. PLANNING 2. CREATING BENCH MARK 3. TIME MANAGEMENT 4. RISK MANAGEMENT 5. DISTRIBUTING RESOURCES 6. MANAGING BUDGET 7. MANAGING AND COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF 8. MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Question 40

COMPETENCIES OF A PROJECT MANAGER

Answer 40

1. Execution 2. Decision Making 3. Communications 4. Strategy Development 5. Team Management 6. Business Acumen 7. Technical Competencies 8. Critical Thinking 9. Leadership