Project Manager Guide

About the Program

Category: County Administration and Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

Fairfax County Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD) of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services successfully developed an online, local server, Project Manager Guide (PM Guide) for building projects defined in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Due to the population growth Fairfax County has experienced in the last decade, demand for new and renovated public facilities, including fire stations, libraries and human services facilities, BDCD’s workload has increased. The creation and implementation of the PM Guide established standard processes and procedures to be used by BDCD staff to ensure a high level of performance, consistency and efficiency in the delivery of a successful building project. The PM Guide includes design checklists for each project phase. References, sample documents, and lessons learned from completed projects are updated frequently to promote continual improvement in the execution of BDCD project management. A Master Toolbox section is included to provide important information on many building design/construction and project management subjects such as utilities, budget and schedule. Having the steps of building project development clearly defined, enables Project Managers (PM’s), both new and experienced, to be proactive, independent, and ultimately prevents costly time delays and reduces possible budget impacts. The PM Guide is an easy to follow resource for the process and paperwork necessary to guide project managers to a successful project completion.