Lecture 4 - Project Life Cycle

CE 5575

project definition has 3 parts

conceptualization, feasibility, detailed scope

project execution has 2 parts

detailed design, construction to close out

5 planning phases

concept, feasibility, alternatives analysis, detailed scope, comm plan

what happens during the concept (1) phase

analyze the need, benefit cost analysis, does it align w/org

what happens in feasibility (2) phase

stakeholder support, enve impact, worth pursuing

what happens in the alternatives analysis (3) phase

look at options and pick one, site assessments (borings, utilities, ROW), risk mitigation

what happens in the detailed scope (4) phase

iron out details and update charter

what happens in the communication plan (5) phase

establish stakeholders and communication methods

what does a business case do

says why this project - justify project need, outline benefits/costs/risks/alignment w org

what does a charter do

says how to do project - authorizes project and PM, issued by sponsor

definition of life cycle cost

total cost projected over its entire useful life

definition of scope

work required to deliver project w/specified features and functions

definition of scope creep

uncontrolled, undocumented expansion of a project beyond OG goal

causes of scope creep

poor definition, unchecked stakeholder requests

consequences of scope creep

budget overruns, schedule delays, team burnout/conflict