What are the critical things that a project manager needs to check when he /she is given the structural drawing for study ?
Prashant ShelkeSenior General Manager| Brookfield Properties410 210, Maharastra, India
In the Initial stage of the project at the planning stage when the design step is in progress
what are the checkpoints that needs to be taken care of while co-ordinating with the structural drawings ?
For eg look for the shafts and so on .
Any checklist that needs to be followed by Project Manager as normally we have seen in practice if no shaft left then do core cut etc .
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Anonymous
In theory - technical design issues are not the PM responsibility. A PM should not be involved in tis work.
For example, I am a civil engineer and still have no idea what you are talking about here since it is a purely engineering - design question. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Prashant,
While design is being developed, it is of great benefit if you look for value engineering when it comes to design.
Getting too deep into the drawings is purely the responsibility of the engineering department, yet, the PM should review some important things like opportunities to do value engineering by changing the design here and there, etc. Saving Changes...
M. Sahir A. Shatiry, PMI-RMP, PMPSenior Hook-up and Commissioning Engineer| Petronas Carigali Sdn BhdIpoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
for me it is not necessary your role to study in details the drawings. But as PM, it is great criteria if you do have excellent technical knowledge. Even as PM, you should be able what the data or information that you need from the drawings that you received.
For engineers under you, they may need to know the details. For you maybe surface only or any only critical information. TQ Saving Changes...
Anonymous
Guys, let us be real. This is the traditional question that always come up in one variation or another.
OK - let us ask it in a different way;
- Assuming I am the PM responsible for leading the engineering and construction of a petrochemical plant. In this type of facilities we need chemical engineers, electrical, civil (foundation, structural), instrument and controls system, etc.
- Also assuming that I am an industrial engineer
How can I review drawings from the various domains? What experience or competence do I have? What do I know "technical" aspects to recommend design changes for value management or other purposes. How do I know if an engineer is under or over sizing a design item (cable, switch, shaft, beam, foundation, conduit, etc.)? Saving Changes...
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