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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
<br />Tetra Tech Team's strength lies in the qualifications
<br />of our management team and our steadfast
<br />comtnidnent to following our propriety written
<br />Project Management Policies and Procedures, in
<br />order to proactively manage tine project's schedule,
<br />resources, budget and deliverables to ensure project
<br />metrics are maintained or exceeded, thus ensuring
<br />the overall success of the project,
<br />Planning the Project
<br />Every project, regardless of size and complexity,
<br />trust undergo the same planning process. Of course,
<br />each step is scalable based on the various
<br />components of the project. Planning starts with a
<br />thorough understanding of the goals and objectives
<br />of the project, items to be provided by others, and
<br />all project stakeholders. With this basic
<br />information, the project is further developed
<br />through the creation of a detailed scope of work,
<br />including the deliverables. Next the WBS, or Work
<br />Brealcdown Structure, which mirrots the scope of
<br />work is developed to assign resources, budget and
<br />schedule required to complete each scope of work
<br />item. All elements together yield the basis for the
<br />Project Work Plan (PWP).
<br />This planning performs multiple functions. The
<br />obvious function is that it will allow us to identify
<br />critical path tasks and staffing needs. We can make
<br />sure that certain resources are made available when
<br />needed to complete the task along the schedule's
<br />critical path so that subsequent dependent tasks can
<br />begin as scheduled. In addition, it ensures that our
<br />team has properly considered the resources and
<br />schedule needed to complete each task, eliminating
<br />surprises during project implementation.
<br />Another function is that, through the process of
<br />creating the plan and distributing it to our team
<br />members, it serves as a primary initial
<br />communication provided at the internal kick -off
<br />meeting to verily that all team members are
<br />completing the project in concert with each other,
<br />understanding the reliance on various disciplines,
<br />outside influences includatg subcousuhants,
<br />permitting agencies and the client.
<br />The PWP also provides direction on internal and
<br />external communication protocol, design and CAD
<br />standards, filing systems /document control, project
<br />risks, internal schedule to allow for proper quality
<br />reviews, and quality review plan to be followed.
<br />We create the work plan, and then work the work
<br />plan — rigorously — to ensure overall project success
<br />for all stakeholders.
<br />It is essential to check status and monitor each
<br />element of the WBS so that variances can be
<br />evaluated and adjustments made if necessary, our
<br />project manager and discipline leads perform
<br />regular reviews for this exact reason. Review
<br />frequencies are dependent upon the project size,
<br />and at tines the complexity or critical nature of a
<br />given WBS item.
<br />Project Management
<br />TO accomplish all of the project goals, we will
<br />utilize proven project management techniques and
<br />tools, clearly described in our organized and
<br />detailed work plan. From the many similar projects
<br />we have completed in the past, we have developed
<br />a methodology and philosophy drat will serve as the
<br />basis for this project.
<br />Tile Project Manager will be responsible for making
<br />certain that the project meets schedule, budget, and
<br />quality goals. He will direct and rely on his team of
<br />experienced design managers, engineers, technical
<br />staff and subconsultants to carry out the technical
<br />details of the project. The Project Manager will
<br />Provide overall project uranagenuent Including
<br />contract administration, and budget, schedule
<br />tracking, kick -off and progress mcethrgs and
<br />controls, and meeting We project's quality goals.
<br />The Project Manager will present and submit the
<br />draft PWP at the kick -off meeting and will then
<br />include colmueats to Finalize the draft PWP. We
<br />rely on systematic management procedures to
<br />ensure the project is delivered on time, and within
<br />budget. Tetra Tech will implement standard project
<br />controls to monitor and evaluate project progress. A
<br />detailed critical path schedule with milestone
<br />submittal dates and a projected project expenditure
<br />curve will be developed. A centralized computer
<br />based project accounting system will be used to
<br />quickly and accurately monitor the expenditure of
<br />Person hours and dollars. Budget status for the
<br />entire project, as well as budget status for individual
<br />tasks, will be "'Mitered so that comparisons and
<br />contingency plans can be developed as needed
<br />throughout the life of the project. The accurate
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