Project ExecutionA Practical Approach to Industrial and Commercial Project Management By Chitram Lutchman

Table of Contents

The Project Cycle
Introduction
The Simplified Project Cycle

Practical Workforce Management Tips
Introduction
Have the Right Person for the Right Job: Leadership Skills Are an Absolute
Make Safety a Priority
Hire a Mature Workforce
Place Emphasis on Developing Strong Teams
Ensure Clear Expectations, Responsibilities and Authorities are Communicated
Have a Retention Plan (Avoid Being a Training Ground)
Treat Everyone Fairly and with Respect
Encourage and Support Leadership Visibility at the Front Line
Embrace and Promote Diversity in the Workforce
Recognize and Reward Exceptional Contributions
Celebrate Milestone Achievements and Successes
Avoid Conflict among Operations, Construction, and Commissioning Organizations
Have a RACI Chart
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Rotate Personnel Out as Required
Ensure Adequate Facilities Are Available

Practical Work Process Management Tips for Success in Project Execution
Introduction
Do Not Reinvent the Wheel
Ensure Proper Representations at PHAs and HAZOPS
Use Construction and Commissioning Organizations with

Consistently High Standards of Work
Apply Simple Control Systems that Work
Ensure Ownership and Buy-In by All Stakeholders
Get Big Quickly When Required and Lean in a Well-Orchestrated

Approach
Delay Process Hazard Introduction as Long as Possible
Centralize the Work Permitting System
Use Commissioning and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at All Times
Maintain a Log of Activities and Events on Critical Systems
Have a Backup or Contingency Plan
Flush All Critical Systems Before Putting into Service
Consider Human Factors in Designs
Know When to Focus on Optimization and Efficiency Improvements
Ensure an Effective Document Control System Exists
Capture and Share Lessons Learned

The Readiness Processes: An Overview
Introduction
Milestone Determination
Criteria for Readiness
The Weighting Process
Who Is Who in the Readiness Process
Pulling It Together
Empowerment and Accountability
The Go-No-Go Decision

People Readiness
Introduction
Building the Operations Organization
Criteria for Readiness
Training and Qualification
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Critical Practices
Codes of Practices
Training, Qualification, and Competency Matrices
Push/Pull Effect of the Training Qualification and Competency Matrix
Competency Assessors

Process Readiness
Introduction
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Criticality of Equipment and Development of Work Packages
Procurement of Spares, Warehousing, and Maintenance Workshop
Contractors and Service Providers
Support Services: Human Resources, Accounting, Communications, Information Technology, Employee Assistance Programs
Relationship Management
Critical Ranking of Operating Areas and Operating Personnel Allocation

Systems Readiness
Introduction
Mechanical Completeness
Design Quality and Operating Standards and Adherence to an MOC Process
Controls Tested within Design Limits
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Systems Installed and Functional
Live Systems Communication Notices
System Walkdown, Deficiency Identification, and Deficiency Resolution
System Turnover Documentation Completed and Adequately Packaged

Stakeholder Management
Introduction
Internal and External Stakeholder Groups
Stakeholder Communications
Stakeholder Interest and Expectation Map

Managing the Budgets
Introduction
Wages and Salaries
Managing Employee Turnover
Waste Management and Rework
Competitive Pricing Structures
Cost Escalation from Lagging Labor Productivity
Cost Associated with Project Schedule Slippages
Managing Project Scope
Treating Expenses Associated with Safety as a Benefit as Opposed to a Cost

Situ-Transformational Leadership Behaviors: A Model for the Future
Introduction
The Frontline Leader
Senior Leadership (Strategic Leader)

Conclusion
Appendix 1: Sample Standard Operating Procedure
Appendix 2: Sample Critical Practice
Appendix 3: Sample Code of Practice
Appendix 4: System Turnover Responsibilities and Method
Appendix 5: Checks and Tests Performed by the Operations and Commissioning Organizations
Appendix 6: System Turnover Documentation and Control Glossary of Terms
References
Index