Electrical Project Management Process Implementation Manual

1 Productivity enhancementElectrical ProjectManagement ProcessImplementation ManualIllinois Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Texas at AustinCindy L. Menches, , Bou Nasr, Diaz-Aguilo, Rigart, International The Foundation for Electrical Construction, ProjectManagement ProcessImplementation ManualELECTRI InternationalThe Foundation for Electrical Construction, Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Texas at AustinCindy L. Menches, , Bou Nasr, Diaz-Aguilo, Rigart, S COUNSEL$1,000,000 or moreHugh D. Buz AllisonHugh D. Buz and Irene E. Betty Allison Trust, , WashingtonRichard W. McBride*The Richard W. and Darlene Y. McBride Trust, CaliforniaAlbert G. Wendt*Cannon & Wendt Electric CompanyAl and Margaret Wendt Trust, Arizona National Electrical Contractors Association*Square D/Schneider Electric PROGRAM GUARANTOR$500,000 or moreMcCormick SystemsThe Okonite Company AMBASSADOR$450,000 or moreElectrical Contractors Trust of Alameda County DIPLOMAT$350,000 or moreContractorsTimothy McBrideSouthern Contracting Company, CaliforniaNECA Chapters and AffiliatesBoston Chapter, NECASan Diego County Chapter, NECAM anufacturersAccubid Systems REGENTS$250,000 or Buck Autrey*Ron AutreyMiller Electric Co.

2 , FloridaJohn R. ColsonHouston, TexasRobert E. Doran III*Capital Electric Construction, Kansas, In memory of Robert E. Doran, H. Nixon, d. ELECTRI Council 1995 2009 Eric F. NixonMaron Electric Co., IllinoisNECA Chapters and AffiliatesChicago & Cook CountyNew york City*Northeastern Illinois Northern Indiana Southeastern Michigan* Western Pennsylvania ManufacturersEaton Electrical Maxwell SystemsGOVERNORS$150,000 or moreContractorsArthur Ashley Ferndale Electric Co., MichiganBrian ChristopherOregon City, OregonLarry CogburnRon CogburnCogburn Bros. Electric, Inc., FloridaRex A. FerryValley Electrical Consolidated, Inc., OhioClyde JonesCenter Line Electric, Inc., MichiganMichael Lindheim*The Lindheim Family, CaliforniaWalter T. Parkes*O Connell Electric Co, New YorkRobert L. Pfeil, d. ELECTRI Council 1991-2007 Richard R. Pieper, Sr.

3 *PPC Partners, Inc., WisconsinJames A. RanckJ. Ranck Electric, Inc., MichiganStephen J. ReitenM. J. Electric, LLC., MichiganELECTRI CouncilELECTRI International The Foundation for Electrical Construction, of May 2010* denotes founding member of ELECTRI 21 COUNCIL (1989 1990)electri councilivDan Walsh United Electric Co., Inc., KentuckyNECA Chapters and AffiliatesCascadeIllinois*Kansas City Los Angeles County Northeastern Line ConstructorsNorthern New Jersey Oregon-Columbia Oregon Pacific-Cascade Puget SoundSanta Clara ValleySouth TexasManufacturers and DistributorsThomas & Betts CorporationPanduit CorporationFOUNDERS$100,000 or moreContractorsCarlos AnastasARS Proyectos, MexicoTed C. AntonNewkirk Electric Associates, Inc., MichiganTed N. BakerBaker Electric, Inc., CaliforniaMatthew BlackburnLighthouse Electrical Group, WashingtonD.

4 R. Rod Borden, Jr.*Tri-City Electric Co., Inc., Florida Daniel Bozick Daniel s Electrical Construction Company, Inc., California Scott BringmannAlcan Electrical & Engineering, Inc., AlaskaLarry Brookshire* Fisk Acquisition, Inc., TexasJay H. BruceBruce & Merrilees Electric Co., PennsylvaniaRichard L. Burns*Burns Electric Company, Inc., New YorkLawrence H. ClennonClennon Electric, Inc., IllinoisBen CookBen and Jolene Cook, Brownwood, TexasMichael G. CurranRed Top Electric Company Emeryville, Inc., California, In honor of George T. and Mary K. Curran Ben D Comstock & Co., Inc. New YorkGene W. DennisUniversal Systems, MichiganRobert DiFazioDiFazio Electric, Inc., New YorkWilliam T. Divane, Jr. Divane Bros. Electric Co., Illinois, In memory of William T. Di-vane, Sr. and Daniel J. Divane III Robert Egizii EEI Holding Corporation, IllinoisRandy Fehlman*Gregg Electric, Inc.

5 , California John S. FrantzSidney Electric Company, OhioBradley S. GilesGiles Electric Company, Inc., FloridaDarrell GossettERMCO, IndianaFrank GurtzGurtz Electric Company, Illinois, In honor of Gerald GurtzJohn F. Hahn, Jr.*Peter D. Furness Electric Co., DelawareMichael HansonHunt Electric Corporation, MinnesotaMichael J. HolmesHolmes Electric Company. WashingtonEddie E. HortonDallas, Texas Mark A. HustonLone Star Electric, TexasBrian Imsand*Dillard Smith Construction Company, TennesseeThomas G. IspasDaniel s Electrical Construction Company, Inc., CaliforniaNazeeh A. Kiblawi Truland Systems Corporation, Virginia Max N. LandonMcCoy Electric, OregonDonald W. Leslie, Electrical Construction Corporation, new york Richard J. Martin*Motor City Electric Co., Michigan Roy C. MartinTriangle Electric, MichiganEdward C. MattoxInland Electric Corporation, IllinoisMichael MazzeoMichael Mazzeo Electric Corp.

6 , New YorkJames C. Mc AteeElectric Power Equipment Company, Ohioelectri councilvKevin McKoskyCoastal Electric Construction, New YorkEdward T. McPhee, Jr. McPhee, Ltd., ConnecticutTodd A MikecLighthouse Electric Company, Inc., PennsylvaniaJames B. Morgan, Sr. Harrington Electric Co., Ohio Harvey MorrisonPritchard Electric Co., West VirginiaJoel MorynParsons Electric Company, MinnesotaSkip PerleyTEC-Corp/Thompson Electric Co., IowaIn memory of Alfred C. ThompsonDavid PinterZwicker Electric Company, Inc., New YorkCarl J. Privitera, One Electric Company, Inc., MissouriDennis QuebeChapel Electric Company, OhioSonja RheaumeChristenson Electric, Inc., OregonJulia G. RogersWalker Seal Companies, Virginia, In honor of Michael H. Walker and Frank W. SealFranklin D. RussellBagby & Russell Electric Co., Alabama, In memory of Robert L. RussellTim Leet Electric, Inc.

7 , MichiganFrederic B. SargentSargent Electric Co., Pennsylvania Rocky SharpCarl T. Madsen, Inc., WashingtonTravis A SmithJordan-Smith Electric, West VirginiaHerbert P. Spiegel A tribute in memory of Flora Spiegel, Corona Industrial Electric, CaliforniaGreg E. Stewart Superior Group, A Division of Electrical Specialists, OhioJeff ThiedeOregon Electric Construction, OregonRonald J. ToomerToomer Electrical Co., Inc., LouisianaRobert J. Turner II Turner Electric Service, Inc., Michigan Angelo VeanesFerguson Electric Construction Co., new york Brad WeirKelso-Burnett Company, IllinoisJack W. WelbornElectrical Corporation of America, MissouriDavid A. WitzContinental Electrical Construction Co., IllinoisRobert M. ZahnChewning & Wilmer, VirginiaNECA Chapters and AffiliatesAMERIC Foundation (Mexico)American Line BuildersArizona Atlanta Canadian Electrical Contractors AssociationCentral Indiana Central OhioEastern IllinoisElectrical Contractors Trust of Solano & Napa CountiesGreater Cleveland Greater SacramentoGreater Toronto Electrical Contractors AssociationLong IslandMichiganMilwaukeeMinneapolisMissou ri Valley Line ConstructorsNorth Central OhioNorth FloridaNorth Texas Northern CaliforniaPenn-Del-JerseySan FranciscoSouth FloridaSoutheastern Line ConstructorsUNCE (Union Nacional de Constructores Electromecanicos, ) MexicoWashington, Virginia-Ohio ValleyWestern Line ConstructorsManufacturers and DistributorsAdvance/Philips Electronics Crescent Electric Supply CompanyGraybarGreenlee/A Textron CompanyLutron Electronics Co.

8 , Electric Tool CorporationRuud LightingThomas Industries Other PartnersMCA, Morrison Rinker & Baker LLPSan Diego Gas & Electric viAcknowledgements The research team would like to acknowledge the contributions of the ELECTRI Council members and staff who contributed to this Project , and ELECTRI International for providing financial support. Significant guidance was provided by the Project s Task Force, made up of the following individuals: Orvil Anthony Fisk Electric Tim McBride Southern Contracting Company Jeffrey Barber Valley Electrical Consolidated Kevin McKosky Coastal Electric Jay Bruce Bruce and Merrilees Electric Jeff Miller Panduit Corporation Jim DiLullo Dynalectric Company Dennis Quebe Chapel Electric Company Todd Finnegan Walker-Seal Company James Smith Jordan Smith Electric Thomas Kyle Kyle Electric Greg Stewart The Superior Group Tony Maloney Koontz-Wagner Electric The research team extends a special thanks to following individuals who provided samples and examples for this Manual : Kenneth Bauwens Jamerson and Bauwens Daniel J.

9 Divane IV Divane Brothers Electric Company Frank Gurtz Gurtz Electric Company This ELECTRI International research Project has been conducted under the auspices of the research center. 2010 ELECTRI International The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The material in this publication is copyright protected and may not be reproduced without permission of ELECTRI International. vii Table of Contents Executive SECTION 1 Introduction to the Implementation Manual 1. How the Project Management Process was Purpose of this Implementation 2. User s Guide to the Implementation How to Use the Project Management Other Related Documents ..4 Organization of the SECTION 2 The Electrical Project Management Process 3. Overview of the Project Management Definition of Project Electrical Project Management Strategies for Successful Expected 4.

10 Project Management Introduction to Project Management Documentation Scope & Change Cost Control & Subcontractor Materials Tools Labor Safety Quality Project SECTION 3 Best Practices and Success Factors 5. Project Management Best Introduction to Project Management Best The Ten Best Project Management 6. Reasons for Successful or Less-than-Successful Introduction to the Performance viiiTABLES Table Checklist of Project Management Table Mobilization Activities Table Coordination Activities Table Documentation Management Activities Table Communication Activities Table Scheduling Process Activities Table Scope & Change Control Activities Table Cost Control & Billing Activities Table Subcontractors Management Activities Table Materials Management Activities Table Tools Management Activities Table Labor Management Activities Table Safety Management Activities Table Quality Management Activities Table Project Closeout Activities FIGURES Figure Overview of the Model Electrical Project Management Figure The Effectiveness of Management Versus the Performance