MANAGING PROJECTS

Question 1

What is a project?

Answer 1

A unique, transient endeavour undertaken to achieve planned objectives.

Question 2

What is a PEP?

Answer 2

• Describes who does what and how on a project.

- Defines policies, procedures and priorities that will be adopted.

Question 3

What is included in a PEP?

Answer 3

• Project definition
• Project programme
• Procurement strategy
• Roles and responsibilities
• Communication / reporting strategies
• Health and Safety strategy

Question 4

What is a project audit?

Answer 4

• Provides the opportunity to review project challenges, risks and processes.
• Ensures project is meeting objectives.

Question 5

How did you manage the performance of the project team?

Answer 5

• Performance appraisals
• Constantly reviewing scope of services
• Request updates from each discipline in monthly meetings

Question 6

What is your main role as a project manager?

Answer 6

• Subject to my appointment with my client

- Generally my role is to manage the project team and drive the successful completion of the project and its objectives.

Question 7

What is the RIBA plan of work?

Answer 7

The RIBA Plan of Work organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing and operating building projects into eight stages