Control in project management
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Control is very important in the management of chemical engineering projects; some projects have a control manager, while in others the project manager assumes this role. I hope all of you will share your views on control strategies and learn from one another! Thank you
Reply to 1# hai1125001: This topic is a bit broad; project management involves many aspects of control, mainly schedule, quality, and cost control. Each one on its own could make up a thick book. I would still like to ask the seniors to share their insights and experiences.
I’ve just started working on a project, and it seems there’s so much I need to learn. It is particularly important to keep track of the progress; if it slows down, it is necessary to identify what is causing the delay in order to prevent the project timeline from stretching out too much.
A project control department is established at the project site, which is common in large-scale EPC projects. There are generally two models: 1. The project control department, which handles tasks such as planning, contracts, costs, and bidding management； 2. Project Control Department, including planning, material control, and keeping track of on-site information as per the drawings, etc. For EPC projects, having an accurate understanding of the design drawings as well as the arrival information of equipment and materials is crucial for controlling progress on site. As part of plan management/control, it is necessary to analyze any deviations from the schedule in a timely manner and take corrective actions promptly to ensure the integrity of the schedule plan. Planning and management efforts require the support of senior project managers in order to be effectively carried out. The project manager, design manager, procurement manager, and construction manager must all work together with a shared goal.