A Necessary Discipline
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and executing a project to achieve a specific goal within a set time frame and budget. It is a crucial tool that can help achieve business objectives. It involves coordinating all the necessary activities and resources to meet deadlines and achieve the desired outcome.
Project management is a discipline emphasized by all industries. Practitioners are trained in historically sound practices and newer thinking about the subject.
Some of the tasks and responsibilities of a project manager include:
- Developing a business case
- Defining the project’s scope
- Planning the project’s cost and sticking to a budget
- Managing project resources
- Documenting the project’s progress
- Communicating with stakeholders
- Assessing risks
- Troubleshooting
- Leading quality assurance
I am still getting familiar with the individual capabilities of existing staff. Possibly, one or more current employees may have a professional certification in project management (similar to a CPA in accounting). Often, this skill set resides in the IT department.
The discipline of project management is not limited to IT. It is a versatile skill set that can be applied to all construction projects and business development efforts. This versatility reassures us that the benefits of a solid project management discipline are not confined to a specific type of project. I will explore the potential of existing talent that is under-utilized, or identify staff to upskill.
If this can not be created internally, searching outside the organization for a new hire will be necessary. The construction projects would have (and will) benefit from a disciplined project management plan and leader.
Projects Completed or Currently Ongoing
Started construction on Landfill Cell 8A, $1,593,104.
- Started construction on Landfill Cell 8A, $1,593,104
- Purchase of two police vehicles and outfitting, $122.628
- Installation of new roof on the police department, $417,166
- Wheeler and Oak crosswalk signals, $39,000
- Purchase of solar lights for Sequoyah Walking Trail, $158,000
- Equipment for the Tree Trimming Department, $118,554
- Fryar Drive sewer line replacement, $227,434
- Purchase of a Hydra-Vac for the Water Department, $72,145
- Began relocation of electric and fiber utilities on N Hwy 59, $809,000.
- Continuation to upgrade fiber customer premise field equipment, $204,000
See also the About Change and Procurement pages.