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DUDEK <br />Understanding of Need <br />Dudek has an effective and proven project approach. We manage projects to meet client and technical <br />needs, using sound science and engineering principles, a focus on data quality, and careful <br />management of budget and schedule milestones. Our approach to this, and every, project begins with <br />solid project management and quality assurance/quality control processes. Our focus on these central <br />tenets to performing environmental work has guided our expert technical project support for the past <br />four decades. <br />Project Management Approach <br />The primary aspects of Dudek's approach to project management include communication, managing <br />adherence to the scope, keeping the progression of work on schedule, cost controls, and predicting and <br />avoiding risk. Dudek prides itself on also integrating a fundamental focus on high -quality work, <br />optimized resource allocation, sub -service provider management, and change management, as well as <br />maintaining focus towards meeting both client and project goals and objectives. <br />The following sections describe the Dudek project management approach. Our approach focuses on <br />the following five main components: <br />• Project planning <br />• Communication <br />• Project execution <br />• Project control <br />• Quality control <br />The Dudek team is experienced in applying an adaptive management approach to adjust the level of detail <br />or use of specific project management techniques and tools as necessary on as -needed task assignments. <br />Project Planning <br />Planning is a critical step in the successful management of every project. Dudek project managers <br />begin the planning stage during the development of the project/task proposal and continue applying an <br />adaptive approach throughout project execution. Planning considerations include the following: <br />• Clarifying the project requirements and confirming the project goals and outcomes <br />• Communicating with the client, project stakeholders, and the sub -service provider team <br />• Iteratively estimating and refining resource requirements, level of effort, and cost <br />• Monitoring project budget and schedule <br />• Integrating quality standards at each project stage <br />The Dudek approach applies these planning concepts throughout the project life cycle. <br />Communication <br />The most -effective project manager is one who facilitates the continual flow of information, data, <br />instructions, and guidance among the City, Dudek team members, and sub -service providers. When <br />On -Call Environmental Services RFP# 21-105 12 <br />