ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Creating a schedule of values is important for the project owner, contractor and subcontractors alike. It can be used to communicate what’s needed in the project, the costs associated with the activities and the management of payments. The schedule of values is an itemized list of all the project activities.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 19, 2024

Projects need resources, often consistently. Suppliers and contractors deliver those products and services that help fulfill the project. Managers want to stay on budget and resources cost money, which is why they use a request for quote (RFQ) to get pricing from suppliers and contractors. What Is a Request for Quote (RFQ)?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re interested in a career in construction or looking to fill an open position in your construction management company, there are a lot of entry points. Below, you’ll find the top 10 construction job titles. Construction roles are very rewarding. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2024

This is true in other industries where maintenance planning is essential to successful projects and productivity. Then we’ll explore the various types of maintenance planning strategies and how to create a maintenance plan, which can serve both manufacturers and construction professionals. What Is Maintenance Planning?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2023

Planning for construction projects isn’t enough. These construction submittals primarily involve architects and engineers who oversee that process. Construction submittals are an integral part of construction project management. What Is a Construction Submittal?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2023

A bill of quantities is an important document in construction project management. Some even say that all construction projects begin with a bill of quantities. We’ll explain what a bill of quantities is, why it’s so important to construction project management and detail what should go into one.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

Projects are expensive. When a contractor bids on a project or a manufacturer takes on a job, they need to have an accurate forecast of the price for the project to make a profit, which is why job costing is so important. What Is Job Costing? Using job costing can also help future projects.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 12, 2022

If you’re not in construction, you might assume that projects start with bulldozers, front loaders and cranes rolling onto the site. As the name implies, preconstruction is the phase that occurs before the build, and it’s critical to the success of the construction project. But first, let’s start with a definition.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There’s a lot of money involved in these capital projects and that means getting the funding and allocating the finances wisely. Let’s take a look at capital projects, explore the idea of a capital asset and delve into the process of capital planning. What Is a Capital Project? Capital projects involve capital assets.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 2, 2020

I decided to be a project manager. Admittedly, it wasn’t until I started working that I knew such a job existed, but when I realised I did, I knew it was for me. Here are 6 things I learned about being a project manager – things I didn’t know back in 2000 when I started out. I began project managing in insurance.

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Healthcare Construction Planning 462

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2023

The BOM includes how many of each item is needed, with the name, a description and the costs for the item. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software with robust Gantt charts that help you plan, manage and track your bill of materials in real time. Get started with ProjectManger today for free.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We talk a lot about project managers, but that title is more general than most might think. There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. What Is a Technical Project Manager? If either applies, read on.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A project isn’t complete until all the work is done. You need to have some mechanism to capture and complete these extraneous tasks and close your project. You need to have some mechanism to capture and complete these extraneous tasks and close your project. How do you keep track of these items and ensure they’ll be completed?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

A work order is a document that describes a job between a customer and a contractor. Work orders can be generated for use within an organization, likely with work management software , but they most commonly serve as a contract between the customer and whomever they contract to execute the desired work. Job Description.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

The project manager is on the ground, running the team and keeping the daily operations of a project running smoothly. But who looks after the project manager? In project management, that position is called a project director. The below job descriptions are very precise.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2023

Project managers understand this and work hard to create change management plans that ensure their projects run smoothly. Project management software helps, too, but if you’re not ready to upgrade, we have some free change management templates that can help you manage change.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 30, 2021

It can feel like the tasks never stop when you’re managing a project. How can you wrangle in all that work, organize it and make sure that you’ve completed everything required of you to complete the project? A punch list is simply a list of tasks that must be completed before you can close the project.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Projects are prone to change. Change is almost certainly going to occur, so how do you manage it and keep your project from going off the rails? Capturing the change, defining it and then having it authorized or rejected keeps the scope of the project in check. The answer is by using a change request form.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Knowing how to start a project is one of the most critical skills for any project manager. A large project (or a small one) starts with the small stuff and builds to something bigger and more complex. 10 Simple Steps to Start a Project Projects can seem complicated and they certainly can be. Learn more 1.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A project proposal outlines your project’s core value proposition. The intent of the proposal is to grab stakeholder and project sponsor attention. Once you have people’s attention, the next step is getting them excited about the project. Questions to Consider When Writing a Project Proposal.

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Online PM Courses

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When we did our roundup of the 50 best Project Management Blogs in 2017 it quickly became one of our most popular posts. You folks do like reading about project management! So, here then is our list of the 52 best Project Management Blogs for 2019. Categories of Project Management Blog.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There’s a lot of work involved in getting a project approved. You need to convince stakeholders or clients that the project is worthwhile. This should be done upfront and is usually accomplished via the project summary. That’s a lot of responsibility for a project summary, which by definition is a short overview of the project.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 16, 2018

That conflict exists is not the issue, but having an effective conflict resolution strategy to resolve that conflict if it begins to impact the business is crucial for any manager. Here are 10 conflict resolution strategies that can help you manage volatile team members. However, as a manager it’s your responsibility to set the tone.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Think your project management clients are your business’ bread and butter? Without a harmonious project team, your project could be at risk of unhappy stakeholders and clients, delayed timelines, and every PM’s greatest nightmare … scope creep. Think again.

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nTask

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Project management is fast becoming the most important, and in most cases, the only way to achieve success in the organizational paradigm in 2021. So, when it comes to engineering projects, project management is an incredible way to manage all of the different tasks and processes included in the development process.

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Engineering 2021 Construction Sustainability 78

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 14, 2016

The Inspiring Women in Project Management series is an occasional column that sees me interviewing women who are inspiring and who do inspire others in the world of project management. I heard so many women and men discussing “why” and making future plans for events, presentations, blogs and the like.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 10, 2021

Projects often require sourcing products and services from external organizations, and in order to streamline the process you’ll need an effective purchase order pipeline. Purchase orders are used frequently in most any type of project, and it’s a certainty that a construction project will require the procurement of many materials.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

When assessing candidates in job interviews, remember that your employee strengths are your organization’s strengths. They can be hard or soft job-related skills, but regardless, they fundamentally shape company culture. Hiring for and developing key strengths is vital for employee job satisfaction and wider company performance.

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Wrike

APRIL 2, 2020

In an ideal world, every project that you oversaw would go according to plan. But, any project manager will quickly tell you that’s not the case. Every project brings a whole lot of risk and uncertainty with it — particularly in the construction industry. The keyword in this job title is “delivery.”

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

The need for specialists in the field of project management is growing annually because businesses are getting bigger and most companies are becoming project-based. According to the research by Project Management Institute , 87.7 Types of Managers Depending on the Number of Projects and Business Goals .

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Teamweek

APRIL 12, 2023

When job seekers scan job descriptions, they typically run through a mental checklist of the job requirements section: “ Good at this, have experience with that, always wanted to learn this, 3 years of experience managing a CRM? What are the job requirements? Why are job requirements so important?

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Wrike

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

“What do project managers do?” ” It’s a question that intrigues both those looking to hire and those wanting to become a project manager themselves. You can find one answer in the typical job description of a project manager. So what does a project manager really do?

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Teamweek

MAY 16, 2023

However, the ‘hate it’ group sees it as doing work for free, might already have portfolios of work that give a much fairer picture of their experience level, and resent the infringement on their personal time (regardless of how this might be their dream job). Toggl Hire just introduced Homework tasks to the Assessment Library!

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Teamweek

JUNE 27, 2023

Besides a competitive wage, work-life balance, and healthy company culture, you need leaders with great people management skills. Today, we will explain everything you need to know about people management, how to identify candidates who excel at people management, and how to attract more of them to your talent pool.

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Teamweek

MARCH 8, 2024

Internal recruitment is the concept of filling a job opening with an existing employee from your company, whether via promotions, transfers, or bringing temporary employees on full-time. This is especially important when you consider that lack of career progression is one of the main reasons people leave their jobs.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Job analysis is a crucial process that plays a significant role in managing human resources effectively. By examining the requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications associated with a specific job, job analysis empowers organizations to make informed decisions regarding recruitment, performance appraisal, and career development.

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