We do have PCs in large projects . The role is usually given to a junior PM or someone new to organization to give a feel of how the organization tackle things and boost confidence for tackling large scale projects independently.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Apr 08, 2018 1:13 PM
Rami Kaibni
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More or less, yes, Ive seen this on many projects either with junior PM’s or even new aspirants.
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Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
Very interesting comments from the group.
I have never worked with a PC on a large project. It comes down to the cost of resources. Management wants to keep the labor cost at a minimum.
So many team members were doing double duty. They had their day job and project team member job. The PM had to work smart to manage the project. A Project Coordinator would be considered a luxury.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Apr 08, 2018 1:15 PM
Rami Kaibni
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On large projects, and I am talking Construction, a project coordinator might seem as an added cost, but he or she definitely contributes in many ways towards the success of the project so from my experience, it is a necessary role, not a luxury one. Yet, in other industries, it might be.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 08, 2018 7:29 AM
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We do have PCs in large projects . The role is usually given to a junior PM or someone new to organization to give a feel of how the organization tackle things and boost confidence for tackling large scale projects independently.
More or less, yes, Ive seen this on many projects either with junior PM’s or even new aspirants. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 08, 2018 7:45 AM
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Very interesting comments from the group.
I have never worked with a PC on a large project. It comes down to the cost of resources. Management wants to keep the labor cost at a minimum.
So many team members were doing double duty. They had their day job and project team member job. The PM had to work smart to manage the project. A Project Coordinator would be considered a luxury.
On large projects, and I am talking Construction, a project coordinator might seem as an added cost, but he or she definitely contributes in many ways towards the success of the project so from my experience, it is a necessary role, not a luxury one. Yet, in other industries, it might be.
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1 reply by Drake Settsu
Apr 09, 2018 3:50 AM
Drake Settsu
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For construction projects I will agree with a project coordinator adding value.
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Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
Apr 08, 2018 1:15 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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On large projects, and I am talking Construction, a project coordinator might seem as an added cost, but he or she definitely contributes in many ways towards the success of the project so from my experience, it is a necessary role, not a luxury one. Yet, in other industries, it might be.
For construction projects I will agree with a project coordinator adding value. Saving Changes...
Hi!
I believe it adds value on large and complex projects.
In my case the PC handles project politics and helps me unblock critical situations and decisions.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Apr 09, 2018 9:55 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Great imput Tiago. Yes, this is part of the PC Responsibilities.
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Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Nice comments really!!! Only big projects there are organization for some positions not existing in other project like project director, project manager, project coordinator, construction manager, zones manager...etc.
But problem the roles and resbonsibilites not clear for every body!!!!
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Apr 09, 2018 9:54 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Tamer, I agree with you. However, clearly defining amd communicating the roles and responsibilities is part of the Project Manager / Management Team in addition to being fully defined in the Project Management Plan (HR MGT Plan)
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 09, 2018 6:07 AM
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Nice comments really!!! Only big projects there are organization for some positions not existing in other project like project director, project manager, project coordinator, construction manager, zones manager...etc.
But problem the roles and resbonsibilites not clear for every body!!!!
Tamer, I agree with you. However, clearly defining amd communicating the roles and responsibilities is part of the Project Manager / Management Team in addition to being fully defined in the Project Management Plan (HR MGT Plan) Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 09, 2018 5:53 AM
Replying to Tiago Romao
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Hi!
I believe it adds value on large and complex projects.
In my case the PC handles project politics and helps me unblock critical situations and decisions.
Great imput Tiago. Yes, this is part of the PC Responsibilities. Saving Changes...
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