The Project Management Handbook

A Guide to Capital Improvements

Kevin P. Vida

Project managers are needed in many different industries, including computer services, architecture, engineering, local and federal governments, and private industry. And many different kinds of organizations utilize a Capital Improvement Program (CIP). However, very few project managers operating under the auspices of a CIP have any formal technical training or education in project management. These project managers are often thrust into positions in which they have little experience, and they quickly need the necessary information on project management presented in a clear and accessible way. In The Project Management Handbook, author Kevin Vida provides a practical, easy-to-understand description of how a CIP project is developed, executed, monitored, and completed.

This book provides a clear and detailed explanation of what steps are required and what roles and responsibilities a project manager must fulfill in executing a CIP project successfully. The chapters are divided into phases, and then progressive tasks, and then steps, so the reader can start at the beginning and develop an understanding of project management under a CIP along the way. The book begins with the basics of project management and CIPs before tracing the life cycle of the CIP project from start to finish. This book is an essential resource for project managers who need to learn the ropes quickly, for students who need information on CIP project management, and for professionals who need a quick and handy reference.

Government Institutes

Pages: 218 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼

978-1-60590-788-8 • Hardback • August 2012 • $83.00 • (£64.00)

978-1-60590-789-5 • eBook • August 2012 • $78.50 • (£60.00)

Subjects: Business & Economics / Project Management, Business & Economics / General, Business & Economics / Leadership, Business & Economics / Management, Business & Economics / Reference

The Project Management Handbook

A Guide to Capital Improvements

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Summary

Project managers are needed in many different industries, including computer services, architecture, engineering, local and federal governments, and private industry. And many different kinds of organizations utilize a Capital Improvement Program (CIP). However, very few project managers operating under the auspices of a CIP have any formal technical training or education in project management. These project managers are often thrust into positions in which they have little experience, and they quickly need the necessary information on project management presented in a clear and accessible way. In The Project Management Handbook, author Kevin Vida provides a practical, easy-to-understand description of how a CIP project is developed, executed, monitored, and completed.

This book provides a clear and detailed explanation of what steps are required and what roles and responsibilities a project manager must fulfill in executing a CIP project successfully. The chapters are divided into phases, and then progressive tasks, and then steps, so the reader can start at the beginning and develop an understanding of project management under a CIP along the way. The book begins with the basics of project management and CIPs before tracing the life cycle of the CIP project from start to finish. This book is an essential resource for project managers who need to learn the ropes quickly, for students who need information on CIP project management, and for professionals who need a quick and handy reference.

Details

Government Institutes

Pages: 218 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼

978-1-60590-788-8 • Hardback • August 2012 • $83.00 • (£64.00)

978-1-60590-789-5 • eBook • August 2012 • $78.50 • (£60.00)

Subjects: Business & Economics / Project Management, Business & Economics / General, Business & Economics / Leadership, Business & Economics / Management, Business & Economics / Reference

Author

Kevin P. Vida, PMP is an architect and a project manager with the Frederick County government in Maryland.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Project Management Basics
Chapter 2: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Long List
Chapter 3: Request for Proposal (RFP) Short List Bidding and Awarding Services
Chapter 4: Recommendation of Award
Chapter 5: Executing the Design Phase
Chapter 6: Planning- Construction Bid Process
Chapter 7: Construction
Chapter 8: Project Closeout
Appendix A: Request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ)
Appendix B: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Appendix C: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDQ) for A/E Services
Appendix D: Front End Specifications
Appendix E: Suggested Construction Contract (EJCDC C-520) & Contract Check List (EJCDC C050)
Appendix F: Contractor's Application for Payment (EJCDC C-620)
Appendix G: Change Order (EJCDC C-941)
Appendix H: Work Change Directive (EJCDC C-940)
Appendix I: Substantial Completion Form (EJCDC C-625)
Appendix J: Useful PM Formulas
Appendix K: (Lesson’s Learned Form)
References
Resources
Glossary

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A Guide to Capital Improvements

Kevin P. Vida

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A Guide to Capital Improvements

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