Assignment

As a project manager, you are considering using either the risk driver method of project cost risk analysis or the traditional 3-point cost analysis on your latest project.

• Write a paper with a minimum of 5-7 pages comparing and contrasting the steps of the traditional 3-point cost analysis method and the risk driver method.
• provide a specific example that determines total project cost with 4 cost elements using the 3-point cost analysis method.
• Show each step of the process and the associated tables to depict the data.
• Your paper should do the following:
  • Fully define and describe the steps of the risk driver method and the 3-point method.
  • Compare and contrast each method giving pros and cons.
  • Develop sample project cost estimate using a spreadsheet as well as discuss contingencies.
  • Include a table with the following data to support your example:
    • Project cost element table with associated 3-point estimates, mean, and variances.
    • Total project standard deviation and total project mean.
  • Discuss how to prioritize risks to cost, risk mitigation and schedule.
  • Cumulative probability distribution (10%-90%) table for the total project cost.