Jeffrey Joseph Hoffman: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
Name | Mr Jeffrey Joseph Hoffman |
Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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101-0007-00L | Project Management for Construction Projects | 4 credits | 3S | B. T. Adey, J. J. Hoffman | |
Abstract | This course is designed to lay down the foundation of the different concepts, techniques, and tools for successful project management of construction projects. | ||||
Learning objective | The goal is that at the end of this course students should have a good understanding of the different project management knowledge areas, the phases required for successful project management, and the role of a project manager. To demonstrate this, students will work in groups in different case studies to apply the concepts, tools and techniques presented in the class. Two 3 to 4 hours sessions towards the end of the lecture series will introduce a practical project to allow the teams to demonstrate the tools and techniques learned during the semester. The course will have a final quiz that will be graded. | ||||
Content | The main content of the course is summarized in the following topics: - Project and organization structures - Project scheduling - Resource management - Project estimating - Project financing - Risk management - Project Reporting - Interpersonal skills | ||||
Lecture notes | The slides for the class will be available for download from Moodle at least one day before each class. Copies of all necessary documents will be distributed at appropriate times. | ||||
Literature | Relevant readings will be recommended throughout the course (and made available to the students via Moodle). | ||||
101-0520-00L | Project Management: Project Execution to Closeout | 3 credits | 2G | J. J. Hoffman | |
Abstract | The course will give Engineering students a comprehensive overview and enduring understanding of the techniques, processes, tool and terminology to manage the Project Triangle (time, cost Quality) and to organize,analyze,control and report a complex project from start of Project Execution to Project Completion. Responsibilities will be detailed in each phase of the execution. | ||||
Learning objective | A student after completing the course will have the understanding of the Project Management duties, responsibilities, actions and decisions to be done during the Execution phase of a complex project. | ||||
Content | Execution Phase of the Project Engineering Management - Scope, EV Measurement, Reporting and Organization Procurement and Transportation - Scope, EV Measurement, Reporting and Organization Civil Construction and Erection - Scope, EV Measurement, Reporting and Organization Financial Reporting and forecasting Risk & Opportunity Identification Assessment and Quantification during Execution Team Organization and Leadership Risk and opportunity identification and quantification Contract Claims and Delays Execution Quality Environmental Health and safety during execution | ||||
Literature | Required and suggested reading will be uploaded on weakly basis. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite for this course is course Project Management: Pre-Tender to Contract Execution number 101-0517-01 G, unless otherwise approved by the lecturer. |