THE GOOD IS IN THE DETAILS
At Integrity Management We Offer Various Project Management Services.
Example Services Are Called Out Below For Two Popular Project Types:
New Building Construction Project Management:
Planning & Design Phase:
- Project Charter Creation
- Identify client’s build out needs
- Meet with Building Construction Team to translate client’s needs into cohesive plans
- Evaluate and Approve preliminary concept drawings
- Verify drawing coordination between building construction and automated materials handling provider
- Integrate construction schedule with all other vendor schedules
- Evaluate and scrutinize preliminary cost estimates
- Review and approve shop drawings
Construction & Completion Phase:
- Establish weekly & bi-weekly meetings with construction team & materials handling provider
- Conduct walkthroughs with building contractor & materials handling provider
- Verify building construction accuracy versus architectural and engineering drawings
- Verify code compliance
- Track schedule adherence
- Verify contractor deliverables
- Coordinate installation requirements between building contractor and materials handling provider
- Track budget costs
- Track integrated schedule
- Close out building construction
- Ensure contractor provides As Built drawings
- Ensure contractor provides educational walk through of all facility sub systems for client
Automation & Materials Handling Systems Project Management:
Planning & Design Phase:
- Lead compiling Request For Proposal(RFP) for bidding of systems
- Set up bidder site meetings as needed
- Receive and review proposals
- Summarize bids for review and lead in selection of equipment vendors
- Analyze vendor RFP’s for client
- Ensure that client specifications have been adhered to in system design
- Procure any necessary information from vendors for client’s Purchasing Dept
- Verify that vendor’s overall schedule coordinates with building construction and client’s timeline
- Develop Phase-In plans of all equipment
- Approve shop drawings
- Coordinate with client’s IT department to plan System and Warehouse Management System Integration
- Assist in compilation of RFPs for: Guardrail protections, safety signage, safety mirrors, turbo fans, energy management software and any other required residual equipment
Equipment Installation, Testing, & Completion Phase
- Project Charter Creation
- Ensure Materials Handling Provider attends weekly & bi-weekly meetings with construction team
- Detailed Integrated Project Schedule from vendor
- Budget Tracking and Reporting
- Verify accuracy of installation versus engineered drawings
- Validate any Change Order requests prior to sign off
- Compile a “Project Library” for reference purposes -This library will be composed of project notes, equipment manuals, As Built Drawings etc.
- Coordinate necessary maintenance personnel training in areas of: building, conveyor, forklifts, robotics etc
- Participate in automation vendor’s equipment commissioning
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing plan creation for client
- Create Punch List and track completion
- Go Live Support to work with Operations Team on use of new automated system
Warehouse Management System Implementation
- Project Charter
- Detailed Integrated Project Schedule
- Budget Tracking and Reporting
- Resource Communication Plan
- Management of 3rd Party Supplier of Warehouse Management System
- Team meeting facilitation
- Status Report Updates
- Scope Evaluation and confirmation meetings and notes
- Lead Flow Review and confirmation
- Lead Scenario Testing Creation
- Testing detailed tracking of Pass/Fail, documentation and follow up with vendor for resolution
- Go Live Support
Project Management
Benefits Of Project Management
Project Management is utilized more now internationally than anytime in history due to companies needing to create or improve products, improve processes, improve services or meet regulatory requirements.
A project is simply a temporary endeavor which has a definite beginning, middle and end. However, there are thousands of decisions required during a project which is where the details count.
Due to project complexity it is critical to choose a project management firm who have credentialled Project Management Professionals(PMP) that are certified through the Project Management Institute(PMI). This certification ensures and shows the commitment by our firm to ensure that your project will adhere to a strict set of standards. With these proper credentials the success rate in your project increases substantially.
FAQ
Do I need a project manager to manage my project?
No, it is not a requirement for you to enlist a Project Manager to complete your project. However, enlisting a Project Manager increases the likelihood of successful project completion. Since Project Managers will typically have prior experience from prior projects, there are skills which will be present that someone without that knowledge would not have. Additionally, enlisting the help of a Certified Professional Project Manager(PMP) is another feather in your cap. PMP’s are required to follow the Project Management Institute’s(PMI) set of rigorous principles and guidelines.
What exactly does a Certified PMP do in the course of a project?
Execute the project in such a way to attain the project goals. Some of the ways this is done:
- Organizing the team.
- Create, integrate and track schedules.
- Integrate and track budgets.
- Serves as primary liaison between the Stakeholders and the minute details of executing the project.
- Streamline project communication.
- Coordinate major project activities.
- Employing Leadership Skills to lead the entire project team.
- Serve as a trainer for the project team when necessary.
- Ensure that the project reaches a successful closure.
What is the difference between Integrity Management Consulting(IMC) and other firms that can be chosen to manage my project?
At IMC, we have had varied experiences of Operations Experience and Project Experience which gives us a “Big Picture” project view. This blend further helps to align with the optimal customer experience and perspective to help leverage key aspects of the project, to benefit their operations. Secondly, at IMC we have over 21 years of actual project experience and over 8M square feet of new and retrofitted Distribution Center space.
Which industries are conducive for utilizing a Certified PMP?
Really a Certified PMP can execute within any industry. According to PMI the top 7 sectors seeing significant growth hiring PMPs for projects are:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Finance and Insurance.
- Management and Professional Services.
- Utilities
- Oil and Gas.
- Information Services and Publishing.
What are some ethical aspects that a Certified PMP should do during a project?
- Obtain the necessary authority to begin managing a project to ensure that the project is official.
- Handle any issues that occur proactively – Could include budget, schedule, etc.
- Do the right thing and stand up for the right process(s) – Lead with INTEGRITY
What is the advantage of hiring a Certified Professional Project Manager(PMP) over someone without this certification?
During the timeline of a project the project manager is the single most important position. A Certified PMP must achieve the following items before being recognized as a Cerified PMP:
- Go through a rigorious study and must pass the PMP Ceritification Test to prove their knowledge of project management principles.
- Maitain their education level by taking continuous education courses and re-certifying their credentials every 2 years.
- Follow the Project Management Institute’s(PMI) set of rigorous principles to maintain Certified PMP status.
- The Certified PMP will be a PMI Member once all of the conditions above are met.