Question

Assume that you are appointed as a project manager for the delivery of a major development project of your choice in Melbourne. This project is an inception stage and estimated cost of 200 million a) Briefly write the scope of the project. b) List the stages involved in this project development process from start to finish. C) Identify the key stakeholders involved in each stage of this project. d) List the role and responsibilities of each stakeholder. e) List your role and responsibilities as a project manager in this Infrastructure development project 1) As the project manager, list the challenges you will encounter during the delivery of this project.

Answer 1

Project: Construction of a Villa in the outskirts of Melbourne

The objective of this project is to build a luxurious villa for a family in Melbourne, Australia within 18 months. The villa will be built with sustainable materials and the initial estimate provided for a budget not to exceed 200 million. The specifications of the number of rooms, and other structural attributes and luxury amenities such as elevators, swimming pool, advanced security systems, or game room are to be provided as per requirement from the owner.

Staged involved in Development of Project.

1. Preparation of drawings as per the requirements of consumers.

2. Estimation of material cost, labour cost & contingencies

3. Approval of drawings & estimates from Client

4. Start of construction work

5. Plastering and Roofing

6. Service

Key stakeholders and their responsibilities:

1. Project Sponsor (Owner): Owner of the project to whom the project is to be delivered and the person who will provide finances

2. Project Manager: Person managing the whole project and responsible for everything that happens on the site.

3. Project team members: They are under the supervision of the project manager responsible for handling certain tasks that are given to them. Ex. Supervisor, labour

4. material and equipment suppliers: This stakeholder will supply the requirements as per the demand.

5. End-users: The person(s) who will use the facility that is End product.

Responsibilities of the project manager:

1. Identify clear goals and delivery.

2. Define all necessary activities

3. Identify the manpower needed for project completion

4. Identify risks and limitations.

5. Evaluate project performance.

6. See whether all needs are being met.

Challenges:

1. Risk management

2. Uncertainties

3. Miscommunication can cause conflicts

4. Delayed cash flow

5. Bad forecasting

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